Clifton College
The College comprises two schools whose objects are to provide an all round education to boys and girls from age 2 to age 18.
Activities & Mission
The College comprises two schools whose objects are to provide an all round education to boys and girls from age 2 to age 18.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 77% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 291). How is this calculated?
Higher than 9% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 2% 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 | £42,979,000 | £48,843,000 | £42,903,000 | £20,592,000 | £16,054,000 | 656 / 0 |
| 2024 | £45,544,747 | £44,065,106 | £37,972,954 | £26,042,520 | £0 | 606 / 6 |
| 2023 | £37,907,338 | £38,751,416 | £32,935,417 | £24,036,769 | £0 | 606 / 8 |
| 2022 | £31,066,146 | £29,639,694 | £27,274,623 | £25,119,013 | £0 | 516 / 0 |
| 2021 | £27,133,000 | £26,884,000 | £25,655,000 | £24,178,000 | £0 | 507 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Clifton College
What does Clifton College do?
The College comprises two schools whose objects are to provide an all round education to boys and girls from age 2 to age 18.
How much income did Clifton College report in 2025?
Clifton College reported total income of £42.98m and reported expenditure of £48.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Clifton College?
Clifton College has a program ratio of 99.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 291 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Clifton College registered as a charity?
Clifton College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1964 as charity number 311735. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Clifton College?
Clifton College is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nileshbhai Sachdev. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Clifton College operate?
Clifton College operates across 2 areas: Bristol City and North Somerset.
Is Clifton College a registered charity?
Yes — Clifton College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 311735.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated