THE DULWICH SCHOOL CRANBROOK
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the School reported an operating surplus of £185,904 for the year ended 31 August 2025, supported by total income of £8,318,090. However, the School held a deficit on free unrestricted reserves of £1,081,669, which the trustees noted fell well below their stated policy target of one month's expenditure. Despite this negative reserve position, the trustees concluded that resources were adequate to continue activities, citing support from the parent Trust.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year to 31 August 2025 the School incurred rental expenditure of £616,060 (2024£616,060) to the Trust.” — page 30
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Dale Spencer
- Diana Murdoch
- Gail Hall
- James Hunt
- Matt Read
- Naomi Gyane
- Nikki Payne
- Philip Purvis
- Robin Black
- Sonja Jenkins
- Tom Durie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £8.3m | £8.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £7.9m | £7.6m |
| 31/08/2023 | £6.1m | £6.8m |
| 31/08/2022 | £6.0m | £6.0m |
| 31/08/2021 | £5.5m | £6.1m |
Common questions
Is THE DULWICH SCHOOL CRANBROOK financially healthy?
The accounts state that the School reported an operating surplus of £185,904 for the year ended 31 August 2025, supported by total income of £8,318,090. However, the School held a deficit on free unrestricted reserves of £1,081,669, which the trustees noted fell well below their stated policy target of one month's expenditure. Despite this negative reserve position, the trustees concluded that resources were adequate to continue activities, citing support from the parent Trust. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.