ST. WYSTAN'S SCHOOL
To provide an independent education for children aged 2.5 - 11 years. Scholarships for entry into years 3 to 6 are available every year to external candidates and into year 3 for internal candidates. The school is non-selective. Means tested bursaries are available.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,011 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £14,343. The trustees aim to build reserves toward a target level of £50,000 through strategic decision-making and cost efficiencies. The going concern basis is supported by a letter of support from the wider group, Sir John Port’s Charity.
What the accounts disclose
“School fees receivable 928,015”
“The Trustees aim to build reserves toward the target level of £50,000 through strategic decision-making, maximising income generating opportunities and delivering cost efficiencies across operations.” — page 6
“The Governors of Sir John Port’s Charity have confirmed reasonable support will be available from the wider group, as may be required, whilst the new leadership direction comes into effect. The Governors therefore consider it is appropriate for the accounts to be prepared on a going concern basis. A letter of support has been provided by the Governors to confirm this.”
“As at the 31 August 2025, the following balances were owed to Repton School £577 (2024 - owed St Wystans £2,194). The children of the elected trustees who attended St. Wystan's School are charged fees and receive remissions at the normal rate as for all other children. There were no other related party transactions during the year.” — page 25
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Martin Pallot
- STEPHEN GOULD
- Sarah Jane Greig
- VICTORIA LOUISE BARNATT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £991k | £1.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £836k | £823k |
| 31/08/2023 | £793k | £793k |
| 31/08/2022 | £807k | £806k |
| 31/08/2021 | £768k | £813k |
Common questions
Is ST. WYSTAN'S SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £11,011 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves falling to £14,343. The trustees aim to build reserves toward a target level of £50,000 through strategic decision-making and cost efficiencies. The going concern basis is supported by a letter of support from the wider group, Sir John Port’s Charity. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STOWE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | 1 | £10.5m |
| THE CHRISTOPHER LAING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £-3k |
Charities like this
- THE SAINT JOHN'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- STOWE SCHOOL LIMITED
- DURSTON HOUSE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
- THE WELLINGTON SCHOOL FOUNDATION
- ST OLAVE'S SCHOOL TRUST
- OSWESTRY SCHOOL
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST. WYSTAN'S SCHOOL | £991k | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| THE SAINT JOHN'S SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £24.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STOWE SCHOOL LIMITED | £53.6m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DURSTON HOUSE SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED | £6.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WELLINGTON SCHOOL FOUNDATION | £320k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST OLAVE'S SCHOOL TRUST | £3.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |