Dragon School Trust Limited
Also known as: Dragon School
The primary object is to advance the education of the public by running schools, in particular the Dragon preparatory school and its pre-prep department Lynams.
Activities & Mission
The primary object is to advance the education of the public by running schools, in particular the Dragon preparatory school and its pre-prep department Lynams.
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 36% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £25,038,000 | £22,926,000 | £22,434,000 | £39,573,000 | £37,545,000 | 319 / 0 |
| 2023 | £21,529,000 | £20,427,000 | £20,021,000 | £36,861,000 | £35,047,000 | 315 / 0 |
| 2022 | £20,938,000 | £19,344,000 | £18,975,000 | £35,695,000 | £30,312,000 | 318 / 0 |
| 2021 | £17,888,000 | £17,523,000 | £17,218,000 | £33,716,000 | £33,268,000 | 332 / 0 |
| 2020 | £17,687,000 | £16,535,000 | £16,226,000 | £32,552,000 | £32,552,000 | 368 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dragon School Trust Limited
What does Dragon School Trust Limited do?
The primary object is to advance the education of the public by running schools, in particular the Dragon preparatory school and its pre-prep department Lynams.
How much income did Dragon School Trust Limited report in 2024?
Dragon School Trust Limited reported total income of £25.04m and reported expenditure of £22.93m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dragon School Trust Limited?
Dragon School Trust Limited has a program ratio of 89.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dragon School Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Dragon School Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 January 1964 as charity number 309676. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs Dragon School Trust Limited?
Dragon School Trust Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Dragon School Trust Limited operate?
Dragon School Trust Limited operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dragon School Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Dragon School Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309676.
Details
BARDWELL ROAD
OXFORD
OX2 6SS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Dragon School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated