MONKTON COMBE SCHOOL
The Charity's primary objective is the provision of education. It runs an independent co-educational day and boarding school within the Evangelical Anglican tradition, catering for pupils aged 2 to 18 from the local area and also further afield, both from the UK and overseas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £23,487,924 while total resources expended were £22,737,935, resulting in a net movement in funds of £714,682. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £25,672,669, which the governors consider sufficient to meet future needs and working capital requirements. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £180,001 - £190,000 1”
“The School's reserves policy is to hold a minimum balance of £1m of liquid unrestricted funds (cash and investments) throughout the financial year.”
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Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- STEPHEN BURCHELL MARTIN YOUNGchair
- Alex Thomas Lyttle
- DAVID JOHN ROSSER BSC MRICS
- Ed Shaw
- Elisabeth Sarah Kingerley Hubbard
- Jan Johannes Bester
- Joanna Wright
- Margaret White
- Mark James Silver
- Mervyn Lloyd Samuel Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £23.5m | £22.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £24.4m | £22.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £22.7m | £22.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £17.2m | £17.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £15.2m | £14.6m |
Common questions
Is MONKTON COMBE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £23,487,924 while total resources expended were £22,737,935, resulting in a net movement in funds of £714,682. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £25,672,669, which the governors consider sufficient to meet future needs and working capital requirements. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements give a true and fair view and there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of MONKTON COMBE SCHOOL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £180,001 - £190,000 band.
Who funds MONKTON COMBE SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MONKTON COMBE SCHOOL as a grant recipient include THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £250k | Advancement of education |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £30k | Advancement of education |
| THE CHARLES SKEY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £15k | Advancement of education |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MONKTON COMBE SCHOOL | £23.5m | £180,001 - £190,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| PENNTHORPE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £3.9m | £100,000 - £109,999 | 4 | below | — | no doubt |
| ST CATHERINE'S SCHOOL, TWICKENHAM | £7.5m | £150,001 - £180,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE UNICORN SCHOOL LTD | £2.9m | — | — | unclear | 37.2% | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S SCHOOL (CALNE) | £18.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RENDCOMB COLLEGE FOUNDATION | £9.1m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |