Blundell's School

Independent School

Activities & Mission

Independent 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

Devon

Financial Information

Latest Income

£19,536,096

Latest Expenditure

£19,941,853

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 98.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £91,750

Charitable Activities £18,791,979

Other Trading £260,006

Investments £113,451

Other Income £278,910

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £19,596,428

Raising Funds £155,220

Governance £79,234

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £190,205

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	£19,536,096	£19,941,853	£19,596,428	£17,475,520	£13,734,985	390 / 4
2024	£20,387,581	£20,126,796	£19,546,208	£17,921,858	£13,853,251	389 / 4
2023	£18,593,461	£18,226,745	£17,771,099	£17,360,329	£13,620,368	393 / 4
2022	£17,264,736	£16,707,979	£16,376,422	£17,074,398	£12,230,068	373 / 0
2021	£16,020,839	£15,807,243	£15,583,552	£16,805,822	£11,866,707	366 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blundell's School

What does Blundell's School do?

Independent School

How much income did Blundell's School report in 2025?

Blundell's School reported total income of £19.54m and reported expenditure of £19.94m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blundell's School registered as a charity?

Blundell's School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 June 2000 as charity number 1081249. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Blundell's School?

Blundell's School is governed by a board of 17 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blundell's School operate?

Blundell's School operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blundell's School a registered charity?

Yes — Blundell's School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081249.