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Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited

Also known as: Castle Court Preparatory School, Castle Court School

The advancement of education generally, by operating a co-educational day school for 2-13 year olds to provide an education of high academic standard and breadth of experience in a happy, caring, purposeful and Christian environment.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education generally, by operating a co-educational day school for 2-13 year olds to provide an education of high academic standard and breadth of experience in a happy, caring, purposeful and Christian environment.

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

Dorset

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,781,168
Latest Expenditure
£3,671,464

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 49% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 57% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £16,989
Charitable Activities £3,681,228
Other Trading £1,760
Investments £10,969
Other Income £70,222

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,627,868
Raising Funds £43,596
Governance £0
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
£3,781,168
£3,671,464£3,627,868£4,816,996£4,727,796100 / 3
2023
£4,068,538
£3,614,611£3,571,204£4,707,292£4,626,04299 / 2
2022
£3,979,472
£3,373,954£3,330,615£4,253,365£4,170,91594 / 0
2021
£3,451,269
£3,513,283£3,470,107£3,647,847£3,580,447103 / 0
2020
£3,849,777
£3,783,018£3,749,745£3,709,864£3,651,973120 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited

What does Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited do?

The advancement of education generally, by operating a co-educational day school for 2-13 year olds to provide an education of high academic standard and breadth of experience in a happy, caring, purposeful and Christian environment.

How much income did Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited report in 2024?

Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited reported total income of £3.78m and reported expenditure of £3.67m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited?

Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited has a program ratio of 95.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited registered as a charity?

Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 1974 as charity number 325028. It has been registered for 52 years.

Who runs Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited?

Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited operate?

Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited operates in Dorset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Castle Court School Educational Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 325028.

Details

Address
CASTLE COURT SCHOOL
KNOLL LANE
CORFE MULLEN
WIMBORNE
BH21 3RF
Registration Date
22 April 1974
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
325028
Charity Number
325028

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Trustees

Alison Pringle
Andrew Dobbins
Benjamin Griffiths
Caroline Riley
Colin Hartland
Hannah Doust
Ian Johnston
Martyn Creeth
Timothy Dewes

Sectors & Classifications

Education

Also Known As

  • Castle Court Preparatory School
  • Castle Court School

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14 May 2026
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