WEST HOUSE SCHOOL
The charity principally provides education and care for children. The charity also provides after school care and holiday clubs from 7.30am to 6pm and is open for 48 weeks of the year.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,800 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by a decline in pupil numbers and fee adjustments related to VAT. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £1,393,383, which the trustees confirm are sufficient to cover one term of expenditure as per their stated policy. The governors consider the future financial prospects to be satisfactory and have confirmed the use of the going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £110,001 - £120,000 1” — page 32
“During the period, West House School incurred costs totalling £10,250 for 11 plus tutoring services from Eventus Tutoring Limited.” — page 42
“During the period, West House School incurred costs totalling £3,295 for office renovation consultancy services and fixtures and fittings from Keane Design Associates Limited.” — page 42
“During the period, West House School incurred costs totalling £10,250 for 11 plus tutoring services from Eventus Tutoring Limited.” — page 42
“During the period, West House School incurred costs totalling £3,295 for office renovation consultancy services and fixtures and fittings from Keane Design Associates Limited.” — page 42
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £100,001 - £110,000 (FY2024) to £110,001 - £120,000 (FY2025).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Mr Alistair M. J. Lyttle — Headmaster
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Amandeep Kaur Hayer
- Charlotte Ashley
- Dr Amit Rajp
- Dr Martino Giaquinto
- Emily Bagg
- Iain Crawford
- JAMES GITTINS
- Martin Monks
- Susannah Keane
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £4.1m | £4.1m |
| 31/08/2024 | £4.3m | £4.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £3.8m | £3.7m |
| 31/08/2022 | £3.7m | £3.4m |
| 31/08/2021 | £3.4m | £3.1m |
Common questions
Is WEST HOUSE SCHOOL financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £12,800 for the year ended 31 August 2025, driven by a decline in pupil numbers and fee adjustments related to VAT. Despite this deficit, the charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £1,393,383, which the trustees confirm are sufficient to cover one term of expenditure as per their stated policy. The governors consider the future financial prospects to be satisfactory and have confirmed the use of the going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Dains Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of WEST HOUSE SCHOOL earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £110,001 - £120,000 band.
Who funds WEST HOUSE SCHOOL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WEST HOUSE SCHOOL as a grant recipient include LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| LILLIE JOHNSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/03/2011 | £6k | West House Nature Reserve |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 20/04/2005 | £289 | "A Project To Commemorate The Events Leading To The End Of Ww2 With The Provision Of A Exhibition And Reminiscence Event For The Benefit Of T" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/04/2005 | £5k | Reminiscence/Exhibition |
Charities like this
- RED HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED
- The School House Wraparound Childcare
- PARAYHOUSE SCHOOL
- ST BEDE'S CHILDCARE LIMITED
- CASTLE HOUSE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED
- DEESIDE HOUSE EDUCATIONAL TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST HOUSE SCHOOL | £4.1m | £110,001 - £120,000 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| RED HOUSE SCHOOL LIMITED | £4.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| The School House Wraparound Childcare | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PARAYHOUSE SCHOOL | £2.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ST BEDE'S CHILDCARE LIMITED | £3.9m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CASTLE HOUSE SCHOOL TRUST LIMITED | £1.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |