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Bancroft's School

To advance the education of children and young people by the provision, in or near Woodford in Essex, of a preparatory and secondary school for boys and girls

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Activities & Mission

To advance the education of children and young people by the provision, in or near Woodford in Essex, of a preparatory and secondary school for boys and girls

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£24,209,195
Latest Expenditure
£22,587,803

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £338,037
Charitable Activities £23,649,284
Other Trading £60,749
Investments £161,125
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £22,542,379
Raising Funds £45,424
Governance £32,400
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£24,209,195
£22,587,803£22,542,379£22,890,479£2,465,947247 / 26
2023
£22,155,612
£21,250,135£21,206,650£21,164,056£782,323245 / 27
2022
£20,339,067
£19,912,743£19,896,715£20,261,823£66,317271 / 28
2021
£19,055,551
£18,812,892£18,800,579£19,845,303£17,602,980267 / 27
2020
£18,734,231
£18,428,396£18,295,202£19,476,422£17,580,671273 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bancroft's School

What does Bancroft's School do?

To advance the education of children and young people by the provision, in or near Woodford in Essex, of a preparatory and secondary school for boys and girls

How much income did Bancroft's School report in 2024?

Bancroft's School reported total income of £24.21m and reported expenditure of £22.59m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bancroft's School?

Bancroft's School has a program ratio of 93.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bancroft's School registered as a charity?

Bancroft's School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 March 1998 as charity number 1068532. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Bancroft's School?

Bancroft's School is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bancroft's School operate?

Bancroft's School operates across 3 areas: Essex, Hertfordshire and London.

Is Bancroft's School a registered charity?

Yes — Bancroft's School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1068532.

Details

Address
BANCROFTS SCHOOL
611-627 HIGH ROAD
WOODFORD GREEN
IG8 0RF
Registration Date
10 March 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3949397
Charity Number
1068532

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Trustees

Barry Laden
CLAIRE JONES
Dr Keshthra Satchithananda
Duncan Abbot
LIZZIE WINGHAM
Luke Savage
Nicola Helen Dawson
Richard Sankey
RICHARD VAN MAANEN
Richard Williamson

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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