Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
Also known as: Elmfield School Limited, Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Ltd, Elmfield School
Provision of Steiner Waldorf education for children aged 3 to 17. Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School is an award-winning school, providing the only real alternative to mainstream education in the region. We offer heavily discounted fees to families on low incomes, as well as a bursary scheme.
Activities & Mission
Provision of Steiner Waldorf education for children aged 3 to 17. Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School is an award-winning school, providing the only real alternative to mainstream education in the region. We offer heavily discounted fees to families on low incomes, as well as a bursary scheme.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 29% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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.
The Commission record shows these related events on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2023 — Elmfield Parent Teacher and Friend Association (organisation 5076274)
- Asset transfer in in 2019 — Eileen Hutchins Memorial Trust (organisation 327994)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,367,289 | £2,122,700 | £1,830,119 | £1,393,688 | £1,595,060 | 56 / 24 |
| 2024 | £3,626,428 | £1,988,063 | £1,988,063 | £1,177,601 | £0 | 65 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,485,858 | £2,229,914 | £1,904,648 | -£541,884 | £0 | 66 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,683,659 | £1,772,906 | £1,591,176 | -£126,828 | £583,657 | 63 / 10 |
| 2021 | £1,624,392 | £1,463,127 | £1,451,543 | £787,419 | £703,916 | 74 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited
What does Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited do?
Provision of Steiner Waldorf education for children aged 3 to 17. Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School is an award-winning school, providing the only real alternative to mainstream education in the region. We offer heavily discounted fees to families on low incomes, as well as a bursary scheme.
How much income did Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited report in 2025?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited reported total income of £2.37m and reported expenditure of £2.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited has a program ratio of 77.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited registered as a charity?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 December 1973 as charity number 527521. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roger Hamer Pauli. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited operate?
Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited operates in Dudley, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 527521.
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Also Known As
- Elmfield School Limited
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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