ST SWITHUN'S SCHOOL (WINCHESTER)
Provision of education for girls and young children of both sexes in accordance with the principles of the Church of England and the letting of facilities for both charitable and commercial purposes.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year and holds total net assets of £33.8m, including £31.6m in unrestricted funds. The trustees consider the school has adequate resources to continue activities for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding financial viability. Free reserves are reported as being below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately two months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“Included in total incoming resources of £19.8m is £17.9m of net school fees (90.4%)” — page 10
“the trustees consider the target level of free reserves for the charity should be approximately 2 months expenditure (currently forecast at £3.3m) against which the figure reached in the current year, comprised as above, is £1.1m.” — page 11
“The school holds the only share in one trading company, St Swithun’s School Letting Company Limited which utilises school assets for trading purposes.” — page 37
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jane Gandee — Headmistress
- Liz Norris — Head (Prep)
- Alison McClure — Chair (School Council)
- Graham Yates — Deputy Head
- Charles Hammel — Deputy Head
- Martyn Gamble — Bursar
- Kate Grosscurth — Deputy Head
- Alice Ludlow — Head of Boarding
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- Alexandra Allan
- Alison McGhee
- Dr HEATHER DAWN MYCOCK
- Dr Stephen Bailey
- Jane Dixon
- Joanna Bacon
- Judith Feuchtwanger
- Kuin Lawton Theresa Helena Nancy
- MR RICHARD TYSON
- Nikki De Krester
- Paul Clegg
- Richard Hill
- Richard Ian White
- Victor Tsang
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £19.8m | £19.1m |
| 31/07/2024 | £19.6m | £19.2m |
| 31/07/2023 | £17.8m | £17.8m |
| 31/07/2022 | £16.8m | £16.3m |
| 31/07/2021 | £16.7m | £15.3m |
Common questions
Is ST SWITHUN'S SCHOOL (WINCHESTER) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus for the year and holds total net assets of £33.8m, including £31.6m in unrestricted funds. The trustees consider the school has adequate resources to continue activities for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties regarding financial viability. Free reserves are reported as being below the trustees' stated policy target of approximately two months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.