BANCROFT'S SCHOOL
To advance the education of children and young people by the provision, in or near Woodford in Essex, of a preparatory and secondary school for boys and girls
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that free reserves increased to £6,618,727, representing a substantial improvement from the prior year. However, the trustees note that this balance remains below the level of one term's expenditure. The School recorded a net movement in unrestricted funds of £3,777,952, driven by effective processes for filling occasional places and cost management.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £260,001 to £270,000” — page 32
“Two Governors made donations of £1,440 in the year.”
“The School made one Serious Incident Report to the Charity Commission in the year, which was acknowledged with no further action required.” — page 14
“Listed Investments Bancroft's Enterprises Limited”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Alex Frazer — Head
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (15/06/2017)
Trustees
- CLAIRE JONES
- Debra Elaine Davidson-Smith
- Dr Keshthra Satchithananda
- Duncan Abbot
- Justine Venditti
- Luke Savage
- Michael Robert Foster
- Nicola Helen Dawson
- RICHARD VAN MAANEN
- Rajesh Kalia
- Richard Sankey
- Tolani Ashaye
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £26.3m | £22.5m |
| 31/08/2024 | £24.2m | £22.6m |
| 31/08/2023 | £22.2m | £21.3m |
| 31/08/2022 | £20.3m | £19.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £19.1m | £18.8m |
Common questions
Is BANCROFT'S SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that free reserves increased to £6,618,727, representing a substantial improvement from the prior year. However, the trustees note that this balance remains below the level of one term's expenditure. The School recorded a net movement in unrestricted funds of £3,777,952, driven by effective processes for filling occasional places and cost management. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of BANCROFT'S SCHOOL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £260,001 - £270,000 band.
Who funds BANCROFT'S SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BANCROFT'S SCHOOL as a grant recipient include FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST, DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST | FY2025 | £164k | Net income passed to Bancroft's School |
| FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST | FY2024 | £162k | Net income passed to Bancroft's School |
| FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST | FY2022 | £162k | Net income passed to Bancroft's School |
| FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST | FY2023 | £162k | Net income passed to support the School |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2024 | £70k | Assisted Places |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2025 | £50k | Assisted Places for seven pupils |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2023 | £50k | Assisted Places for seven pupils |
| DRAPERS CHARITABLE FUND | FY2022 | £50k | Assisted Places for seven pupils |
Charities like this
- FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST
- MANOR LODGE SCHOOL
- BRENTWOOD SCHOOL CIO
- TWYFORD SCHOOL
- BISHOP CHALLONER SCHOOL
- GRANGE ROSE HILL SCHOOL LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BANCROFT'S SCHOOL | £26.3m | £260,001 - £270,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FRANCIS BANCROFT'S TRUST | £179k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MANOR LODGE SCHOOL | £7.6m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRENTWOOD SCHOOL CIO | £43.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| TWYFORD SCHOOL | £8.9m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BISHOP CHALLONER SCHOOL | £3.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |