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
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £24,209,195 | £22,587,803 | £22,542,379 | £22,890,479 | £2,465,947 | 247 / 26 |
| 2023 | £22,155,612 | £21,250,135 | £21,206,650 | £21,164,056 | £782,323 | 245 / 27 |
| 2022 | £20,339,067 | £19,912,743 | £19,896,715 | £20,261,823 | £66,317 | 271 / 28 |
| 2021 | £19,055,551 | £18,812,892 | £18,800,579 | £19,845,303 | £17,602,980 | 267 / 27 |
| 2020 | £18,734,231 | £18,428,396 | £18,295,202 | £19,476,422 | £17,580,671 | 273 / 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.
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WOODFORD GREEN
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