BEDALES SCHOOL
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the School's finances are in a robust position, with total net assets of £26,981,083 and a net income for the year of £24,742,037. The trustees report that the School operates without free reserves, having allocated all unrestricted funds to tangible fixed assets supplemented by borrowings. The School confirms it has adequate resources to service liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“The School believes that it is able to operate without free reserves and wishes to continue upgrading the facilities of the School through steady surpluses supplemented by borrowings.” — page 13
“The Bedales Grant Trust Fund, charity number 1036179, was set up to provide support for the education of pupils at Bedales School. During the period, the School received donations from the fund of £228,973 (2024: 236,807) towards the provision of bursaries.” — page 45
“The John Badley Foundation, charity number 1138332, was set up to advance the education of pupils at the School. During the period, the School received donations from the fund of £324,507 (2024: £301,436) towards the provision of bursaries and the provision of new development projects.” — page 45
“The Bedales Grant Trust Fund, charity number 1036179, was set up to provide support for the education of pupils at Bedales School. During the period, the School received donations from the fund of £228,973 (2024: 236,807) towards the provision of bursaries.” — page 45
“The John Badley Foundation, charity number 1138332, was set up to advance the education of pupils at the School. During the period, the School received donations from the fund of £324,507 (2024: £301,436) towards the provision of bursaries and the provision of new development projects.” — page 45
“The School has a wholly owned subsidiary, Bedales Services Limited (BSL), formerly responsible for noncharitable operations but now non trading/dormant.” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- STEPHEN ANTHONY NOKESchair
- Claudia Isobel Arney
- Edward IMPEY
- Edward John Rees
- Isabella Mary Anneliese MYERS
- JESSICA BOYD
- Jason Matthew STANLEY
- LUCY KATHERINE HOLMES
- Philippe Marc Marie Mazas
- RICHARD BENEDICT LEWIS
- STEPHEN ROBERT LEHEC
- Thomas Nicholas Hall
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £24.8m | £24.2m |
| 31/08/2024 | £23.5m | £23.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £22.4m | £21.5m |
| 31/08/2022 | £20.5m | £19.8m |
| 31/08/2021 | £19.4m | £18.2m |
Common questions
Is BEDALES SCHOOL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the School's finances are in a robust position, with total net assets of £26,981,083 and a net income for the year of £24,742,037. The trustees report that the School operates without free reserves, having allocated all unrestricted funds to tangible fixed assets supplemented by borrowings. The School confirms it has adequate resources to service liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Azets Audit Services Limited.
Who funds BEDALES SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEDALES SCHOOL as a grant recipient include THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £302k |
| THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £301k |
| THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £137k |
| THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £11k |
| THE JOHN BADLEY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £11k |