ST MARY'S SCHOOL (CALNE)
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net surplus of £358,157 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted funds totaling £17,110,943. The trustees report that the charity has no free reserves, a situation typical for independent schools due to high fixed asset values, and maintains adequate reserves to ensure future development and capital investment. Bank loans were settled in full during the year, and the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding the going concern basis of accounting.
What the accounts disclose
“Governors’ policy is to maintain adequate reserves to ensure the future development of the schools, allowing for capital investment to maintain and enhance the educational provision offered.” — page 14
“Donations and pledges totalling £191,762 (2024: £437,390) were received in the year, of which £12,190 (2024: £226,043) were made to the Foundation by Trustees and their spouses.” — page 48
“During the year the School made purchases of £910 (2024: £1,029) from Adde & Co Limited, an entity controlled by a Trustee.” — page 48
“Donations and pledges totalling £191,762 (2024: £437,390) were received in the year, of which £12,190 (2024: £226,043) were made to the Foundation by Trustees and their spouses.” — page 48
“During the year the School made purchases of £910 (2024: £1,029) from Adde & Co Limited, an entity controlled by a Trustee.” — page 48
“Donations and pledges totalling £191,762 (2024: £437,390) were received in the year, of which £12,190 (2024: £226,043) were made to the Foundation by Trustees and their spouses.” — page 48
“During the year the School made purchases of £910 (2024: £1,029) from Adde & Co Limited, an entity controlled by a Trustee.” — page 48
“Donations and pledges totalling £191,762 (2024: £437,390) were received in the year, of which £12,190 (2024: £226,043) were made to the Foundation by Trustees and their spouses.” — page 48
“During the year the School made purchases of £910 (2024: £1,029) from Adde & Co Limited, an entity controlled by a Trustee.” — page 48
“The Charity has a wholly owned non-charitable subsidiary, St Mary’s School (Calne) Services Limited, registered company number 04111368, whose activities and trading results are shown in notes 3c and 10 to the Financial Statements.” — page 4
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00235572
- Trading subsidiary: ST MARY'S SCHOOL (CALNE) SERVICES LIMITED Companies House 04111368
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2013)
- Received assets from another charity (14/11/2013)
Trustees
- Mrs Cate Bellchair
- Annabel Rose Scott
- Deborah Harris
- Edward Donald
- James Corbett
- Pamela Mary Sykes
- Patricia Pearce
- Susan Elizabeth Birchall
- The Revd Canon Michael Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £18.5m | £18.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £18.7m | £17.9m |
| 31/08/2023 | £17.1m | £17.5m |
| 31/08/2022 | £16.6m | £16.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £15.9m | £15.5m |
Common questions
Is ST MARY'S SCHOOL (CALNE) financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity recorded a net surplus of £358,157 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with unrestricted funds totaling £17,110,943. The trustees report that the charity has no free reserves, a situation typical for independent schools due to high fixed asset values, and maintains adequate reserves to ensure future development and capital investment. Bank loans were settled in full during the year, and the auditor confirmed no material uncertainties regarding the going concern basis of accounting. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by RSM UK Audit LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ROYAL ALEXANDRA AND ALBERT SCHOOL | 1 | £350k |
| MATER ECCLESIAE CIO | 1 | £50k |
| ELEANOR HAMILTON EDUCATIONAL TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST | 1 | £3k |