ST MARGARET'S SCHOOL BUSHEY
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the school reported a net loss of £244,814 for the year ended 31 August 2024, driven by significant investment in educational offerings and facilities. Despite this loss, the school holds unrestricted reserves of £19.3 million and maintains adequate working capital, with the governors confirming the appropriateness of the going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the school paid MSP Energy Consultant £650 (2023: £1,300 ) where one governor is the partner.” — page 36
“The school has a wholly owned non-charitable trading subsidiary, St Margaret’s Enterprises Limited (company number 05565055).” — page 9
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Kaya Jeyarajah
- Katherine Jean Bluck
- Laurence Miller
- Leigh Keating
- Malcolm Spooner
- Matthew Robert Woolf
- Morven Jan Longton
- Raakhee Thakrar
- Rajesh Morjaria
- Stephen Moore
- Timothy Calvey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £16.1m | £16.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £14.6m | £14.8m |
| 31/08/2023 | £12.4m | £12.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £9.9m | £10.7m |
| 31/08/2021 | £7.8m | £8.4m |
Common questions
Is ST MARGARET'S SCHOOL BUSHEY financially healthy?
The accounts state that the school reported a net loss of £244,814 for the year ended 31 August 2024, driven by significant investment in educational offerings and facilities. Despite this loss, the school holds unrestricted reserves of £19.3 million and maintains adequate working capital, with the governors confirming the appropriateness of the going concern basis. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.