BADMINTON SCHOOL LIMITED
Management and operation of a girls' senior and junior boarding and day school at its site in Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the school reported a net deficit of £644k for the year ended 31 August 2025, a reduction from the previous year's £701k loss. The school holds unrestricted reserves of £6,289k, which the Governors consider sufficient to meet day-to-day requirements and future capital plans, despite noting that under SORP definitions the school has no 'free reserves' due to the exclusion of fixed assets. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“Governors with children at the school pay school fees at normal rates. Aggregate donations from Governors amounted to £nil (2024: £nil) in the year.” — page 39
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Alison Jarratt
- Constance Moss
- David Brendon Thomas
- Dr Madhu Bhabuta
- Dr Steve Wharton
- Elliot Spencer
- James Rimmer
- Kathleen Mary Crosse
- Martin Keogh
- Ronald Egelman
- Ruth Elizabeth Kenyon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £13.7m | £14.4m |
| 31/08/2024 | £13.5m | £14.2m |
| 31/08/2023 | £12.7m | £12.6m |
| 31/08/2022 | £12.2m | £11.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £10.1m | £9.8m |
Common questions
Is BADMINTON SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the school reported a net deficit of £644k for the year ended 31 August 2025, a reduction from the previous year's £701k loss. The school holds unrestricted reserves of £6,289k, which the Governors consider sufficient to meet day-to-day requirements and future capital plans, despite noting that under SORP definitions the school has no 'free reserves' due to the exclusion of fixed assets. The auditors confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds BADMINTON SCHOOL LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BADMINTON SCHOOL LIMITED as a grant recipient include JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION, BRISTOL CHARITIES.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £30k | Education |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £30k | Bristol Independent Schools — John James Award Scheme |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £30k | Bristol Independent Schools - John James Award Scheme |
| BRISTOL CHARITIES | FY2022 | £5k | Paid from Barry T Jones Fund |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | Bristol Schools - Prizes and Awards |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE MOUNT SCHOOL YORK FOUNDATION | 1 | £97k |
| PETER STORMONTH DARLING CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
Charities like this
- REDMAIDS' HIGH SCHOOL
- WALHAMPTON SCHOOL TRUST LTD.
- BRYANSTON SCHOOL INCORPORATED
- MALVERN ST JAMES LIMITED
- THE MOUNT SCHOOL (YORK)
- THE WEST BUCKLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BADMINTON SCHOOL LIMITED | £13.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REDMAIDS' HIGH SCHOOL | £18.7m | £160,001 - £170,000 | — | below | — | noted |
| WALHAMPTON SCHOOL TRUST LTD. | £6.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRYANSTON SCHOOL INCORPORATED | £31.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MALVERN ST JAMES LIMITED | £15.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE MOUNT SCHOOL (YORK) | £4.3m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |