WOODFORD GREEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED
Providing education to children of a primary school age in accordance with the principles of the Christian faith but on a non-denominational basis.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £118,483 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a surplus of £514,846 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the charity operates at or near full capacity with strong waiting lists, and its reserves are deemed adequate to meet unforeseen trading circumstances.
What the accounts disclose
“Income for the year, primarily from School fees, increased by 2.8% to £5,332,867.” — page 7
“The Trustees intend that the School should continue to operate with a level of free reserves equivalent to a minimum of a term's income (fees).”
“During the year Trustees incurred travel expenses of £147 (2024: £133). There were no other related party transactions in the current or preceding year.” — page 37
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mrs N Bhangu — Bursar
- Mrs J Sacks — Assistant Head
- Ms P Judd — Assistant Headteacher i/c Safeguarding & Pastoral
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Gillian Haddonchair
- Peter Kempe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £5.3m | £5.2m |
| 31/08/2024 | £5.2m | £4.7m |
| 31/08/2023 | £4.9m | £5.2m |
| 31/08/2022 | £4.4m | £4.3m |
| 31/08/2021 | £4.0m | £3.8m |
Common questions
Is WOODFORD GREEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £118,483 for the year ended 31 August 2025, following a surplus of £514,846 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, the charity operates at or near full capacity with strong waiting lists, and its reserves are deemed adequate to meet unforeseen trading circumstances. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ALL NATIONS CHURCH BARKINGSIDE AND CLAYHALL | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- WOODFORD PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP
- ST AUBYN'S (WOODFORD GREEN) SCHOOL TRUST
- THE WOODFORD PARISH CHURCH MEMORIAL HALL
- WOODFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST MARY WITH ST PHILIP AND ST JAMES, WOODFORD
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ALL SAINTS WOODFORD WELLS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOODFORD GREEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL LIMITED | £5.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODFORD PRE SCHOOL PLAYGROUP | £104k | — | 0 | above | 188.9% | no doubt |
| ST AUBYN'S (WOODFORD GREEN) SCHOOL TRUST | £6.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WOODFORD PARISH CHURCH MEMORIAL HALL | £120k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WOODFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIATICAL PARISH OF ST MARY WITH ST PHILIP AND ST JAMES, WOODFORD | £177k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |