KING'S SCHOOL, ROCHESTER
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a surplus of £305,738 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total net assets increasing to £15,507,730. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £12,428,161, which is below the policy target of two months' expenditure (£1.8m working capital) when fixed assets are deducted, resulting in free reserves of £461k. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the school's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Six children of four Governors (2024: Six children of one Governor) attended King's School during the year.”
“Donations totalling £1,130 were received from Governors during the year.(2024: £2,750).” — page 33
“Six children of four Governors (2024: Six children of one Governor) attended King's School during the year.”
“Donations totalling £1,130 were received from Governors during the year.(2024: £2,750).” — page 33
“Trading activities not connected with the Charity's purpose are carried out by Roffa Ltd (company number 02235699), a wholly owned subsidiary company.” — page 31
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- John Maaschair
- Alex Marlow
- Dr Stephen Jones
- Harriet Jane Davies-Mullan
- Kirsty Louise Handel
- Mark Daniel Dawson Chaloner
- Matthew Hebden
- Matthew Mason
- Nikki Michelle Cagan
- Patricia Mary Catherine Stewart
- Paul Brenden Coen
- Philip Darby
- ROSEMARY ANN OLLEY
- Rev Christopher David Dench
- Rev Gordon John Giles
- Thomas Berner
- Wayne Smith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £13.0m | £12.7m |
| 31/08/2024 | £12.7m | £12.4m |
| 31/08/2023 | £11.7m | £11.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £10.9m | £10.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £9.2m | £9.7m |
Common questions
Is KING'S SCHOOL, ROCHESTER financially healthy?
The accounts state that the group reported a surplus of £305,738 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total net assets increasing to £15,507,730. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £12,428,161, which is below the policy target of two months' expenditure (£1.8m working capital) when fixed assets are deducted, resulting in free reserves of £461k. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the school's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.