Activities & Mission
Independent primary and secondary school
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 96% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 84% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Education 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 | £12,672,628 | £13,788,039 | £13,779,615 | £11,154,376 | £124,533 | 214 / 0 |
| 2024 | £13,011,898 | £13,591,681 | £13,587,523 | £14,131,270 | £652,010 | 173 / 30 |
| 2023 | £13,415,558 | £10,157,418 | £10,150,396 | £14,711,053 | £14,600,354 | 170 / 11 |
| 2022 | £9,128,685 | £9,210,868 | £9,090,008 | £11,452,913 | £1,413,748 | 129 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,717,406 | £8,707,523 | £8,629,682 | £11,535,096 | £1,296,533 | 135 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Birkdale School
What does Birkdale School do?
Independent primary and secondary school
How much income did Birkdale School report in 2025?
Birkdale School reported total income of £12.67m and reported expenditure of £13.79m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Birkdale School?
Birkdale School has a program ratio of 108.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Birkdale School registered as a charity?
Birkdale School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1993 as charity number 1018973. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Birkdale School?
Birkdale School is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Richard Houghton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Birkdale School operate?
Birkdale School operates across 5 areas, including Barnsley, Derbyshire, Doncaster and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Birkdale School a registered charity?
Yes — Birkdale School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1018973.
Details
4 OAKHOLME ROAD
SHEFFIELD
S10 3DH
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