GOSFIELD SCHOOL LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £180,656 for the year ended 31 August 2023, driven largely by a significant revaluation gain of £14,567,495 on freehold land and buildings. Total reserves increased to £15,794,446, with the directors aiming to keep reserves in excess of one term's expenditure. The trustees confirmed that sufficient funds are available to continue operating as a going concern with no material uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
“The directors aim to ensure that the balance on the reserves is always in excess of one term's expenditure.” — page 6
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Rod Jackson — Principal
- John Cooper — Vice Principal
- Heather Bougeard — Head of Prep School and Nursery
- Lisa Shannon — Assistant Principal SENCO
- Louise Clayton — Assistant Principal Academic
- Amanda Gwynne — Assistant Principal Pastoral
- Charlotte Perella — Head of Sixth Form
- Katherine Makaroff — Chair
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- CATHERINE REDFERN
- Christopher Brown
- David Foster
- Eva Lopez
- Jeremy Graves
- Jon Corrall
- Katherine Makaroff
- Lauren Shields
- Max Ford
- Paul Gregory
- Rex Smith
- Rick Cranfield
- Roderick Jackson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £6.0m | £5.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £5.7m | £5.6m |
| 31/08/2023 | £5.0m | £4.8m |
| 31/08/2022 | £4.2m | £4.2m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.9m | £3.9m |
Common questions
Is GOSFIELD SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £180,656 for the year ended 31 August 2023, driven largely by a significant revaluation gain of £14,567,495 on freehold land and buildings. Total reserves increased to £15,794,446, with the directors aiming to keep reserves in excess of one term's expenditure. The trustees confirmed that sufficient funds are available to continue operating as a going concern with no material uncertainties. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by LB Group.