THORPE HALL SCHOOL TRUST
Latest income
£8.4m
Latest spending
£8.3m
Registered
1987
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £8.37m with a net income of £85,447 for the year ended 31 August 2025. Free/unrestricted reserves increased to £4.7m, supported by significant bank balances and deferred income. The audit opinion was unmodified, indicating the financial statements are fairly presented.
What the accounts disclose
Related-party transaction: Amount due from Thorpe Hall School Essex (THSE) of £5.47m.
“The “other debtors” total also includes £5.47m due from THSE which is also disclosed in note 18 to the accounts.” — page 31
“The recharge to Thorpe Hall School (Essex) Limited was based on the 2023/24 figure and therefore has not reflected the 2025 actual costs or other potential new costs.” — page 46
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Recharge to Thorpe Hall School (Essex) Limited based on 2023/24 figures.
“The “other debtors” total also includes £5.47m due from THSE which is also disclosed in note 18 to the accounts.” — page 31
“The recharge to Thorpe Hall School (Essex) Limited was based on the 2023/24 figure and therefore has not reflected the 2025 actual costs or other potential new costs.” — page 46
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: Fiona Brierley is currently not shown as a trustee on the Charity Commission and should be updated as soon as possible.
“Fiona Brierley is currently not shown as a trustee on the Charity Commission and should be updated as soon as possible.” — page 46
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Thorpe Hall School Essex
“The “other debtors” total also includes £5.47m due from THSE which is also disclosed in note 18 to the accounts.” — page 31
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Total income
£8.4m
Total spending
£8.3m
Reserves (reported)
£4.7m
Employees
119
Trustees
- JONATHAN GORRIDGEchair
- Dr JANE ALISON LADNER
- IVY JOAN ANDERSON
- MATHEW ROBERT HAMPSHIRE-WAUGH
- MICHAEL REDDAN
- SERENA MEREU
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £8.4m | £8.3m |
| 31/08/2024 | £7.3m | £7.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £6.3m | £5.8m |
| 31/08/2022 | £5.5m | £5.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £4.8m | £4.9m |
Common questions
Is THORPE HALL SCHOOL TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that total income increased to £8.37m with a net income of £85,447 for the year ended 31 August 2025. Free/unrestricted reserves increased to £4.7m, supported by significant bank balances and deferred income. The audit opinion was unmodified, indicating the financial statements are fairly presented. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Rickard Luckin.