HIGHFIELD PRIORY SCHOOL LIMITED
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £215,248 for the year ended 31 August 2025. However, the charity reports free reserves of -£513,023, a negative position attributed to recent capital investment in a new nursery building, resulting in a net current liability of £499,084. The trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, with the negative reserves expected to recover as no further significant capital investment is planned.
What the accounts disclose
“Of the employees whose emoluments exceed £60,000, 1 (2024: 1) has retirement benefits accruing under defined benefit pension schemes.” — page 17
“The school has free reserves of -£513,023 due to the recent enhancement of the new nursery building.”
“During the year insurance premiums of £292 (2024: £284) were paid by the school in respect of indemnity insurance for the Governors.” — page 21
“One governor received travel expenses totalling £1,083 during the year (2024: £282).” — page 21
“During the year insurance premiums of £292 (2024: £284) were paid by the school in respect of indemnity insurance for the Governors.” — page 21
“One governor received travel expenses totalling £1,083 during the year (2024: £282).” — page 21
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01157590
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Anne-Marie Flynn
- BENJAMIN ROBERT HALL
- DARREN WHITMAN
- EMAN MOHAMED SAMI AHMED
- JUDITH ALICIA TEAGUE NAIRN
- John Southworth
- NICOLA MASON ACA
- Peter Philip Noall
- Shona Moylon
- Wayne Hayhurst
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.3m | £2.0m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.3m | £2.0m |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.9m | £1.9m |
| 31/08/2022 | £1.9m | £1.8m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
Common questions
Is HIGHFIELD PRIORY SCHOOL LIMITED financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity achieved a net income surplus of £215,248 for the year ended 31 August 2025. However, the charity reports free reserves of -£513,023, a negative position attributed to recent capital investment in a new nursery building, resulting in a net current liability of £499,084. The trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern, with the negative reserves expected to recover as no further significant capital investment is planned. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Rushtons.
What does the highest-paid employee of HIGHFIELD PRIORY SCHOOL LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,001 - £100,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JEREMY ALEXANDER SETTLEMENT | 1 | £119k |
| THE ROTHES CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £25k |
| THE FARRINGDON HOUSE SCHOOL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| JOHN JACKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £320 |