HOE BRIDGE SCHOOL LIMITED
INDEPENDENT PRE-PREPARATORY AND PREPARATORY SCHOOL PROVIDING A QUALITY EDUCATION FOR BOYS AND GIRLS FROM AGE TWO TO THIRTEEN
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £9,339,203, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £2,000,000 (twelve weeks of expenditure). Despite this shortfall, the trustees and auditors confirm the school is a going concern, citing strong balance sheet strength, realistic cashflow forecasts, and available banking facilities.
What the accounts disclose
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were: £60,000 - £69,999 - £70,000 - £79,999 2 £80,000 - £89,999 1 £90,000 - £99,999 2 £110,000 - £119,999 - £120,000 - £129,999 4” — page 26
“The number of employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more were: £60,000 - £69,999 - £70,000 - £79,999 2 £80,000 - £89,999 1 £90,000 - £99,999 2 £110,000 - £119,999 - £120,000 - £129,999 4” — page 26
“The principal source of income is school fees which accounted for 87.80% (2023-24: 88.29%) of the School's gross income this year.”
“The free reserves do not meet the target reserves policy as at the balance sheet date.” — page 9
“Mr P Walton (Trustee) - 22,574 - =” — page 33
“The trustee Mr P Walton is a partner of Penningtons Manches LLP, transactions with whom are disclosed under other related parties.” — page 33
“Mr P Walton (Trustee) - 22,574 - =” — page 33
“The trustee Mr P Walton is a partner of Penningtons Manches LLP, transactions with whom are disclosed under other related parties.” — page 33
“Mr P Walton (Trustee) - 22,574 - =” — page 33
“The trustee Mr P Walton is a partner of Penningtons Manches LLP, transactions with whom are disclosed under other related parties.” — page 33
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Chris Webster — Headmaster
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- David Anthony Fox
- David Walmsley
- GILES VERITY
- Ian Katte
- Janet Day
- Jonathan Le May Patient
- NICHOLAS PHILLIPS
- Neil Blagden
- PHILIP WALTON
- Robert Williams
- Samuel Thomas Cooke
- Susan Joy Lacey
- Trevor Pipe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £9.4m | £9.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £8.8m | £8.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £7.2m | £6.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £6.4m | £6.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £5.9m | £5.8m |
Common questions
Is HOE BRIDGE SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £9,339,203, which is below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately £2,000,000 (twelve weeks of expenditure). Despite this shortfall, the trustees and auditors confirm the school is a going concern, citing strong balance sheet strength, realistic cashflow forecasts, and available banking facilities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOE BRIDGE SCHOOL LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £120,000 - £129,999 band, and 9 employees earned over £60,000.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOE BRIDGE SCHOOL LIMITED | £9.4m | £120,000 - £129,999 | 9 | below | — | no doubt |
| DERBY HIGH SCHOOL TRUST | £10.2m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ALPHA PREPARATORY SCHOOL, LTD | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWBRIDGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED | £1.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MANOR LODGE SCHOOL | £7.6m | £130,001 - £140,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HALLFIELD SCHOOL TRUST | £7.8m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |