HIGHFIELD PRIORY SCHOOL LIMITED

Registered charity 532262 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

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Latest income
£2.3m
Latest spending
£2.0m
Registered
1974
Accounts read
FY2025

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

Highest-paid employee band: £90,001 - £100,000 — in the top quarter for charities its size (median £70k)
Of the employees whose emoluments exceed £60,000, 1 (2024: 1) has retirement benefits accruing under defined benefit pension schemes. — page 17
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
The school has free reserves of -£513,023 due to the recent enhancement of the new nursery building.
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Governors' indemnity insurance premiums paid by the school
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Governor travel expenses reimbursed
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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts audited by Rushtons. Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Corporate structure

Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)

Total income
£2.3m
Total spending
£2.0m
Reserves (reported)
£0
Employees
58

Reported reserves equal ~0.0 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 4.8 months; benchmarks).

Trustees

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Lancashire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
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.

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