ST EDWARD'S SCHOOL
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the group reported a net operating gain of £1,875,000 for the year ended 31 August 2024, driven by higher pupil numbers and cost controls. The group holds total reserves of £68,395,000, comprising £62,009,000 in unrestricted funds, with the Trustees noting no need to build a large general reserve given the strength of the balance sheet. The Trustees confirmed the group has resources to remain in operation for at least twelve months from the approval of the statements.
What the accounts disclose
“Close relatives of key management personnel and Governors received remuneration (including pension contributions) of £99k in the year.” — page 49
“In August 2018, St Edward’s School established a wholly owned subsidiary, St Edward’s School International Limited (Company number 10919599), to monitor and implement its strategy to promote education and develop schools and colleges in other countries.” — page 6
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Alastair Chirnside — Warden
- Chris Jones — Chair of Governors
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/08/2019)
Trustees
- Mr Chris Joneschair
- Alan Kerr Buchanan
- Anita Handa
- Dr Clare Robertson
- Edward Wilfrid Stephenson MA
- Georgina Arabella Sarah Dennis
- Helen Rachel Phillips nee Cook
- Joe Burrows
- Joseph Arthur Spence
- MICHAEL ROULSTON
- Philip Winston
- Professor Richard Anthony Cooper
- Rev Andrew David Gibson Wright
- Sarah Ainsworth
- The Venerable Jonathan Paul Michael Chaffey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £41.1m | £37.4m |
| 31/08/2024 | £38.0m | £36.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £32.5m | £32.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £29.7m | £28.8m |
| 31/08/2021 | £25.7m | £26.1m |
Common questions
Is ST EDWARD'S SCHOOL financially healthy?
The accounts state that the group reported a net operating gain of £1,875,000 for the year ended 31 August 2024, driven by higher pupil numbers and cost controls. The group holds total reserves of £68,395,000, comprising £62,009,000 in unrestricted funds, with the Trustees noting no need to build a large general reserve given the strength of the balance sheet. The Trustees confirmed the group has resources to remain in operation for at least twelve months from the approval of the statements. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.