ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL, EDGBASTON
The object of the charity is the advancement of education of persons of school age in accordance with the principles of the Christian faith by the provision of a school. The school provides education to boys and girls aged between rising 3 and 18, who mature into confident young men and women ready to take their place in society.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £518,223 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £24,087. The trustees report that this financial position was below their policy target of holding three months of staff costs, attributing the shortfall to significant government policy changes and increased overheads. Despite the deficit, the trustees and auditors confirm the school remains a viable going concern with sufficient resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees recognise that the 2025 Statement of Financial Activities are not in line with the reserves policy” — page 7
“During the year Mrs Jennifer Shaw, the daughter of Mr R. Dowling (a Trustee), was paid total remuneration of £163,037 including employers national insurance and employer pension contributions (2024 - £170,279) for the position of Co-Head Teacher.” — page 28
“At the year end, there was an outstanding balance due to Friends of St George's School, the School's Parent Teacher Association, of £9,689 (2024 - £9,689).” — page 28
“During the year Mrs Jennifer Shaw, the daughter of Mr R. Dowling (a Trustee), was paid total remuneration of £163,037 including employers national insurance and employer pension contributions (2024 - £170,279) for the position of Co-Head Teacher.” — page 28
“At the year end, there was an outstanding balance due to Friends of St George's School, the School's Parent Teacher Association, of £9,689 (2024 - £9,689).” — page 28
In the news
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mr L Nicholls — Head of St George's School
- Dr Elspeth V Insch — Chair of Trustees
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- SIR ROBERT DOWLINGchair
- Ashley Sharif
- Elspeth Virginia Insch
- Lenroy Sylvester Lee
- Suzanne Boyd
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £5.2m | £5.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £4.9m | £5.6m |
| 31/08/2023 | £4.9m | £4.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £4.7m | £4.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £4.6m | £4.7m |
Common questions
Is ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL, EDGBASTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £518,223 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £24,087. The trustees report that this financial position was below their policy target of holding three months of staff costs, attributing the shortfall to significant government policy changes and increased overheads. Despite the deficit, the trustees and auditors confirm the school remains a viable going concern with sufficient resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| VISCOUNT AMORY'S CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £92k |
| THE OUSELEY CHURCH MUSIC TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) LIMITED
- THE ST GABRIEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
- EXETER CATHEDRAL SCHOOL
- ST EDWARD'S SCHOOL
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LIMITED
- PARKSIDE SCHOOL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL, EDGBASTON | £5.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ST GEORGE'S SCHOOL (HARPENDEN) LIMITED | £347k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE ST GABRIEL SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | £9.0m | — | — | below | — | not going concern |
| EXETER CATHEDRAL SCHOOL | £2.7m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| ST EDWARD'S SCHOOL | £41.1m | £210,000 - £220,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LIMITED | £5.5m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |