Bedales School
The education and training of children and young persons of both sexes.
Activities & Mission
The education and training of children and young persons of both sexes.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £24,752,037 | £24,158,044 | £23,708,652 | £26,981,083 | £34,234,034 | 388 / 8 |
| 2024 | £23,463,905 | £23,002,809 | £22,635,683 | £26,205,090 | £26,205,090 | 401 / 9 |
| 2023 | £22,385,775 | £21,534,291 | £21,156,870 | £25,584,994 | £25,546,709 | 382 / 9 |
| 2022 | £20,475,677 | £19,827,349 | £19,623,751 | £24,565,510 | £24,527,210 | 374 / 8 |
| 2021 | £19,373,212 | £18,245,716 | £18,020,343 | £21,108,182 | £21,074,632 | 362 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bedales School
What does Bedales School do?
The education and training of children and young persons of both sexes.
How much income did Bedales School report in 2025?
Bedales School reported total income of £24.75m and reported expenditure of £24.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bedales School?
Bedales School has a program ratio of 95.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bedales School registered as a charity?
Bedales School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 1966 as charity number 307332. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Bedales School?
Bedales School is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN ANTHONY NOKES. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bedales School operate?
Bedales School operates in Hampshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bedales School a registered charity?
Yes — Bedales School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307332.
Details
CHURCH ROAD
STEEP
PETERSFIELD
GU32 2DG
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Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
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- 14 May 2026
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