LANGLEY SCHOOL
The principal activity of the charity is the provision of education to boys and girls in its two schools, Langley Preparatory School and Langley School. The charity also hosts summer schools for overseas students. Taverham Hall Educational Trust Limited merged with Langley on 31.08.17. Thorpe House Educational School Trust merged with langley School on 31.10.09.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £497,248 for the year ended 31 August 2025. However, the trustees report that there were no free reserves at the year-end, with unrestricted funds of £6,533,191 offset by tangible assets and liabilities, leading to a situation where working capital and cash flow are monitored closely. The trustees confirm that available resources are sufficient to meet liabilities as they fall due, maintaining a going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £160,001 - £170,000” — page 42
“The Governors’ policy is to continue building up reserves out of operating surpluses, subject to the requirements for further capital expenditure.” — page 21
“M Newnham is a partner of Birketts LLP. During the year services were purchased from Birketts LLP amounting to £37,212 (2024: £22,037). At the year end, £144 (2024: £2,237) was owed to Birketts LLP by the School, which is included in trade creditors.” — page 56
“C Pain is a director of Breakwater Business Coaching Ltd. During the year purchases were made from Breakwater Business Coaching Ltd amounting to £49,218 (2024: £14,759). At the year end, £Nil (2024 £6,291) was owed to Breakwater Business Coaching Ltd by the School, which is included in trade creditors.” — page 56
“M Newnham is a partner of Birketts LLP. During the year services were purchased from Birketts LLP amounting to £37,212 (2024: £22,037). At the year end, £144 (2024: £2,237) was owed to Birketts LLP by the School, which is included in trade creditors.” — page 56
“C Pain is a director of Breakwater Business Coaching Ltd. During the year purchases were made from Breakwater Business Coaching Ltd amounting to £49,218 (2024: £14,759). At the year end, £Nil (2024 £6,291) was owed to Breakwater Business Coaching Ltd by the School, which is included in trade creditors.” — page 56
“M Newnham is a partner of Birketts LLP. During the year services were purchased from Birketts LLP amounting to £37,212 (2024: £22,037). At the year end, £144 (2024: £2,237) was owed to Birketts LLP by the School, which is included in trade creditors.” — page 56
“C Pain is a director of Breakwater Business Coaching Ltd. During the year purchases were made from Breakwater Business Coaching Ltd amounting to £49,218 (2024: £14,759). At the year end, £Nil (2024 £6,291) was owed to Breakwater Business Coaching Ltd by the School, which is included in trade creditors.” — page 56
Inspection and regulatory ratings
- Ofsted — Langley School: NULL
- Ofsted — Langley School: Good
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mr David Stanbridge — Chair of the Board of Governors
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Malcolm John Streatfieldchair
- CAROLINE PAIN
- David Stanbridge
- Denise Findlay
- Dr Dawn Allen
- JOHN MILLER
- Julian Barnwell
- Kim Goodby
- Louise Amanda Spall
- Luca Feser
- Michael John Cox
- Peter Chartier
- Peter James David Cargill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £14.4m | £13.9m |
| 31/08/2024 | £13.9m | £13.9m |
| 31/08/2023 | £12.8m | £13.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £12.5m | £12.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £10.9m | £11.3m |
Common questions
Is LANGLEY SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £497,248 for the year ended 31 August 2025. However, the trustees report that there were no free reserves at the year-end, with unrestricted funds of £6,533,191 offset by tangible assets and liabilities, leading to a situation where working capital and cash flow are monitored closely. The trustees confirm that available resources are sufficient to meet liabilities as they fall due, maintaining a going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Larking Gowen.
What does the highest-paid employee of LANGLEY SCHOOL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £160,001 - £170,000 band.
Who funds LANGLEY SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LANGLEY SCHOOL as a grant recipient include THE YARDLEY GREAT TRUST GROUP.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE YARDLEY GREAT TRUST GROUP | FY2022 | £200 | to provide skills to reduce food cost |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ADRIAN AND MARIE-FRANCOISE RANDAG BEQUEST | 1 | £739k |
| PEGASUS | 1 | £43k |
| THE PHILIP MARSDEN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £35k |
| The ROSL Foundation | 1 | £8k |
| THE SAMUEL STOREY FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £630 |
Charities like this
- PARAYHOUSE SCHOOL
- LEICESTERSHIRE INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- ST LAURENCE EDUCATION TRUST
- LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LIMITED
- THE MANOR PREPARATORY SCHOOL TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANGLEY SCHOOL | £14.4m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARAYHOUSE SCHOOL | £2.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTERSHIRE INDEPENDENT EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £7.2m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ST LAURENCE EDUCATION TRUST | £22.4m | — | 23 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEICESTER HIGH SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £4.0m | £100,001 - £110,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| ST CHRISTOPHER'S SCHOOL (HAMPSTEAD) LIMITED | £5.5m | £120,001 - £130,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |