OLD VICARAGE SCHOOL TRUST
Latest income
£4.0m
Latest spending
£4.0m
Registered
1973
Accounts read
FY2025
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £30,493 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £4,030,798. The trustees report that the school is in a sound financial position with healthy pupil numbers and adequate reserves to navigate sector uncertainties.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six months budgeted expenditure (approx. £1,850,000) (held: £4.0m)
“The Board of Governors have determined that the appropriate level of general reserves should be equivalent to six months budgeted expenditure (approx. £1,850,000).” — page 10
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Prior year transaction: Husband of KMP carried out building work invoiced at £3,829.
“During the prior year, the husband of a member of key management personnel carried out building work, invoiced at a total cost of £3,829.” — page 29
“Also, during the prior year, payments totalling £220 were made to the children of a member of key management personnel for assistance provided to the school during the year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Prior year transaction: Payments of £220 made to children of KMP for assistance.
“During the prior year, the husband of a member of key management personnel carried out building work, invoiced at a total cost of £3,829.” — page 29
“Also, during the prior year, payments totalling £220 were made to the children of a member of key management personnel for assistance provided to the school during the year.”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Total income
£4.0m
Total spending
£4.0m
Reserves (reported)
£4.0m
Employees
56
Trustees
- Alison Jane Say
- Christian Michael Heidl
- Claire Langevad
- Dominic Epton
- Dr Clare Coakes
- Edward Lance
- Frank Hermelink
- Jade Smart
- Nadine Oweis
- Sarah Jane Selkirk
- Serena Louise Clare
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £4.0m | £4.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £4.0m | £3.8m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.8m | £3.8m |
| 31/08/2022 | £3.5m | £3.6m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.2m | £3.2m |
Common questions
Is OLD VICARAGE SCHOOL TRUST financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £30,493 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £4,030,798. The trustees report that the school is in a sound financial position with healthy pupil numbers and adequate reserves to navigate sector uncertainties. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.