ST DOMINIC'S PRIORY SCHOOL (STONE)
TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING, BY OPERATING ST DOMINIC'S PRIORY SCHOOL IN STONE, STAFFORDSHIRE. THE SCHOOL IS A DAY SCHOOL WHICH CONSISTS OF A PRE-SCHOOL FOR PUPILS AGED 3-4 YEARS, A PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 5 YEARS AND 11 YEARS, AND A SENIOR SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 11 YEARS AND 16 YEARS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the school incurred a deficit of £70,173 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by pay awards and increased operating costs exceeding income. However, the trustees report that unrestricted funds total £4,623,174 and committed donations are sufficient to support operations for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The target level of free reserves is the current donation level which the school plans to achieve by continuing to increase pupil numbers and reduce operating costs. The target is the amount of new pupil income and cost cuts to be achieved to match current donations.”
“Four of the Governors (2024: Five) have children and grandchildren at the school who have received scholarships, sibling discounts and bursaries totalling £20,282 (2024: £14,461) in the year.” — page 28
“The total amount paid by the charity to Principal HR during the year was £2,471 (2024: £3,976).” — page 28
“Four of the Governors (2024: Five) have children and grandchildren at the school who have received scholarships, sibling discounts and bursaries totalling £20,282 (2024: £14,461) in the year.” — page 28
“The total amount paid by the charity to Principal HR during the year was £2,471 (2024: £3,976).” — page 28
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mrs Rebecca Harrison — Headteacher
- Mrs Joanna Talbot — Deputy Headteacher (Prep)
- Mr Richard Jones — Deputy Headteacher (Seniors)
- Mrs Lisa Horritt — Finance Manager and Senior Leadership Team
- Mr Jamie Wilkes — Facilities/Site Manager and Senior Leadership Team
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- KAREN CHAMPchair
- Celia Jane Gilbert
- Elizabeth Selwood
- Martin John Ware
- Richard Scholes
- Sarah Jayne Sims
- Stuart James Hughes
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.1m | £3.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.0m | £3.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.4m | £2.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.5m | £2.5m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.9m | £2.3m |
Common questions
Is ST DOMINIC'S PRIORY SCHOOL (STONE) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the school incurred a deficit of £70,173 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by pay awards and increased operating costs exceeding income. However, the trustees report that unrestricted funds total £4,623,174 and committed donations are sufficient to support operations for the foreseeable future, with no material uncertainties identified regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BK Plus Audit Limited.
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- SCHOOL LANE PRE-SCHOOL LLANDUDNO
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- SEVENOAKS PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST DOMINIC'S PRIORY SCHOOL (STONE) | £3.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST EDMUND'S SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £17.3m | £230,000 - £240,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ST PETER'S PRE-SCHOOL (STAFFORD) LTD | £400k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SCHOOL LANE PRE-SCHOOL LLANDUDNO | £356k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE PRIOR'S FIELD SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £7.7m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| SEVENOAKS PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED | £5.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |