GRANGE ROSE HILL SCHOOL LIMITED
To provide education to children age 3 to 13
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,548,082, with the trustees noting that due to the asset structure, the school does not have 'Free' Reserves as defined by Charity Commission guidance. The school reported a small net income surplus of £9,511 for the year, despite facing increased costs from VAT on fees and other regulatory changes.
What the accounts disclose
“The main focus of the school has historically been to maintain a policy of improving the fabric and facilities of the school buildings from operational positive reserves (i.e. the limited reserves that arise from operational surpluses).” — page 7
“During the year, four (2024: five) members of key management were reimbursed a total of £3,488 (2024: £996), in relation to expenses incurred on behalf of the School.” — page 28
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Emma Neville — Head of Rose Hill School
- Imogen Scarbrough — Deputy Head & DSL
- Duncan Stacey — Assistant Head & Head of Admissions
- Mr N Powell — Chairman of Governors
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Alexander William Kiernan
- Gwen Taylor-Hall
- JANE SCOTT
- James David Saunders
- James Williamson
- Josie Hannah McNeil
- NIcholas Mills
- Nicholas Powell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £3.8m | £3.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £3.9m | £3.8m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.7m | £3.7m |
| 31/08/2022 | £3.2m | £3.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.4m | £3.4m |
Common questions
Is GRANGE ROSE HILL SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £5,548,082, with the trustees noting that due to the asset structure, the school does not have 'Free' Reserves as defined by Charity Commission guidance. The school reported a small net income surplus of £9,511 for the year, despite facing increased costs from VAT on fees and other regulatory changes. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BSR Bespoke.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| IPSWICH SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £559k |
| THE ROSSALL FOUNDATION | 1 | £394k |
| Brian Mercer Trust | 1 | £15k |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | 1 | £4k |
Charities like this
- HILL HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
- ROUGEMONT SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- THE ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL TRUST
- ROSSALL SCHOOL
- THE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- IPSWICH SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANGE ROSE HILL SCHOOL LIMITED | £3.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HILL HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED | £10.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ROUGEMONT SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £11.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE ST ANDREW'S SCHOOL TRUST | £2.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ROSSALL SCHOOL | £19.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £3.1m | — | 0 | above | — | not going concern |