Copthorne School Trust Limited
Also known as: Copthorne Preparatory School
PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN RUNNING A PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 21/2 AND 13 YEARS OF AGE.
Activities & Mission
PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN RUNNING A PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 21/2 AND 13 YEARS OF AGE.
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 94% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 57% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 72% 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
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 | £2,592,000 | £3,118,000 | £3,103,000 | £1,761,000 | £1,751,000 | 55 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,890,000 | £3,235,000 | £3,218,000 | £2,287,000 | £2,287,000 | 69 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,770,633 | £4,246,907 | £4,200,322 | £2,631,782 | £2,631,782 | 80 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,960,617 | £4,275,740 | £4,245,364 | £3,108,056 | £3,108,056 | 91 / 4 |
| 2021 | £3,961,759 | £4,177,343 | £4,123,476 | £3,423,179 | £3,423,179 | 96 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Copthorne School Trust Limited
What does Copthorne School Trust Limited do?
PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN RUNNING A PREPARATORY SCHOOL FOR BOYS AND GIRLS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 21/2 AND 13 YEARS OF AGE.
How much income did Copthorne School Trust Limited report in 2025?
Copthorne School Trust Limited reported total income of £2.59m and reported expenditure of £3.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Copthorne School Trust Limited?
Copthorne School Trust Limited has a program ratio of 119.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Copthorne School Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Copthorne School Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 February 1976 as charity number 270757. It has been registered for 50 years.
Who runs Copthorne School Trust Limited?
Copthorne School Trust Limited is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Copthorne School Trust Limited operate?
Copthorne School Trust Limited operates across 3 areas: Kent, Surrey and West Sussex.
Is Copthorne School Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Copthorne School Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 270757.
Details
Effingham Lane
Copthorne
Crawley
RH10 3HR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Copthorne Preparatory School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated