QUEEN MARY'S SCHOOL (BALDERSBY) LTD
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net deficit of £555,148 for the year, resulting in consolidated funds of £8,990,505. The trustees attribute this deficit to the planned use of reserves to support future service delivery and note that the group is forecast to return to breakeven as pupil numbers rise. Unrestricted reserves of £6.59m remain above the stated policy target of 12 weeks' expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Queen Mary's School has a target for free unrestricted reserves of 12 weeks' expenditure.”
“An amount of £30,535 (2024: £27,039) was paid during the year to Woodard Corporation by way of a levy to meet running costs.” — page 50
“At the year end Woodard Lettings (Yorkshire Schools) Limited owed the charitable company £57,899 (2024: £25,760).” — page 50
“An amount of £30,535 (2024: £27,039) was paid during the year to Woodard Corporation by way of a levy to meet running costs.” — page 50
“At the year end Woodard Lettings (Yorkshire Schools) Limited owed the charitable company £57,899 (2024: £25,760).” — page 50
“An amount of £30,535 (2024: £27,039) was paid during the year to Woodard Corporation by way of a levy to meet running costs.” — page 50
“At the year end Woodard Lettings (Yorkshire Schools) Limited owed the charitable company £57,899 (2024: £25,760).” — page 50
“An amount of £30,535 (2024: £27,039) was paid during the year to Woodard Corporation by way of a levy to meet running costs.” — page 50
“At the year end Woodard Lettings (Yorkshire Schools) Limited owed the charitable company £57,899 (2024: £25,760).” — page 50
“An amount of £30,535 (2024: £27,039) was paid during the year to Woodard Corporation by way of a levy to meet running costs.” — page 50
“At the year end Woodard Lettings (Yorkshire Schools) Limited owed the charitable company £57,899 (2024: £25,760).” — page 50
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Anthony Long
- Cristin Attey
- Helen Morgan
- James Mark Gawthorpe
- Jennifer Wood
- Luke France
- Matthew Grant
- Nevil John Pearce
- Phil Cramp
- Tom Robinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £4.6m | £4.9m |
| 31/08/2024 | £5.0m | £5.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £7.0m | £4.7m |
| 31/08/2022 | £4.3m | £4.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.7m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is QUEEN MARY'S SCHOOL (BALDERSBY) LTD financially healthy?
The accounts state that the group reported a net deficit of £555,148 for the year, resulting in consolidated funds of £8,990,505. The trustees attribute this deficit to the planned use of reserves to support future service delivery and note that the group is forecast to return to breakeven as pupil numbers rise. Unrestricted reserves of £6.59m remain above the stated policy target of 12 weeks' expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.