Activities & Mission
Secondary education
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 19% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 24% 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 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £13,379,834 | £11,161,692 | £10,672,379 | -£185,183 | £0 | 190 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,538,345 | £11,483,485 | £11,154,914 | -£2,418,565 | £0 | 195 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,096,950 | £10,730,305 | £10,337,549 | -£2,451,825 | £0 | 197 / 0 |
| 2021 | £8,866,119 | £9,058,046 | £8,544,272 | -£664,363 | £664,363 | 197 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,388,067 | £5,563,179 | £5,265,178 | -£1,835,959 | £1,835,959 | 188 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Downside School
What does Downside School do?
Secondary education
How much income did Downside School report in 2024?
Downside School reported total income of £13.38m and reported expenditure of £11.16m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Downside School?
Downside School has a program ratio of 79.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Downside School registered as a charity?
Downside School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2019 as charity number 1184700. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Downside School?
Downside School is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Ludlow. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Downside School operate?
Downside School operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Downside School a registered charity?
Yes — Downside School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1184700.
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