WEST LODGE SCHOOL LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £62,798 for the year ended 31 August 2023, driven by increased pupil numbers. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains its optimum number of pupils and monitors reserves closely to ensure they remain at a prudent level. The auditor confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees monitor progress against budgets at each meeting. As part of this process, the Trustees monitor closely prospective pupil numbers with a view to ensuring that the Charity's reserves continue to be maintained at a prudent level.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mr Robert Francis — Head Teacher
- Mr Weighill — Deputy Head Teacher
- Mr Spilsbury-Lyon — Assistant Head Teacher
- Mrs Christine Head-Rapson — Chair of Governors
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- CHRISTINE HEAD-RAPSONchair
- Dinah Gately
- GERALD FRANCIS STANDING
- JANE DAVIES
- MARGOT FRANCES ROHAN
- Mark Jones
- Mr Chris Heayberd
- NICOLETTE ANGELA GASKIN A.L.C.M.
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.1m | £2.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.9m | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.7m | £1.7m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is WEST LODGE SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £62,798 for the year ended 31 August 2023, driven by increased pupil numbers. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains its optimum number of pupils and monitors reserves closely to ensure they remain at a prudent level. The auditor confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Opass Billings Wilson & Honey LLP.