ST MARYS SCHOOL GERRARD CROSS LIMITED
St Mary's School is a vibrant, academic and caring independent school for girls aged from 3 to 18 years. The school aims to provide a stimulating, well balanced education within a value system based on the beliefs and ethics of the Church of England, reflecting the Anglican Foundation of the School and as well as recognising and affirming the religious and cultural differences of all the pupils.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £782,622 for the 13-month period ended 31 August 2025, primarily due to an additional month of expenditure and the impact of VAT on school fees. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased from £8,936,263 to £8,153,957, while the charity maintains a going concern status with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mr Lars Fox — Head
- Mrs Katie Cork — Deputy Head (Academic)
- Mrs Mairead Carney — Deputy Head (Head of Prep & DSL)
- Mrs Grace Stacey — Assistant Head (Pastoral)
- Mrs Elaine McNally — Assistant Head (Teaching and Learning)
- Mrs Nicky Webb — Bursar
- Mrs Victoria Williams — Director of Marketing and Communications
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- DEREK ROBERT WILSON FCAchair
- CHRISTINE BAYLISS
- DAVID CAMPKIN
- Devinder Bansi
- Dr Sian Salek
- Marina Hall
- NICHOLAS HALLCHURCH
- NICHOLAS SIDNEY MOSS
- Rory Cameron McCulloch Fisher
- Stephanie Clifford
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £7.9m | £8.7m |
| 31/07/2024 | £7.6m | £7.5m |
| 31/07/2023 | £7.2m | £7.1m |
| 31/07/2022 | £6.4m | £6.1m |
| 31/07/2021 | £5.6m | £5.3m |
Common questions
Is ST MARYS SCHOOL GERRARD CROSS LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £782,622 for the 13-month period ended 31 August 2025, primarily due to an additional month of expenditure and the impact of VAT on school fees. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves decreased from £8,936,263 to £8,153,957, while the charity maintains a going concern status with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Gravita Audit Oxford LLP.