Elstree School Limited
The charity principally provides all-round education to girls and boys aged 3 to 13. The charity is committed to an education which develops the academic, physical, artistic, social and spiritual potential in all its pupils.
Activities & Mission
The charity principally provides all-round education to girls and boys aged 3 to 13. The charity is committed to an education which develops the academic, physical, artistic, social and spiritual potential in all its pupils.
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 Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% 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
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 | £7,353,746 | £6,533,567 | £6,463,224 | £7,811,463 | £7,811,463 | 104 / 14 |
| 2024 | £6,507,781 | £5,916,851 | £5,882,996 | £6,985,839 | £6,985,839 | 99 / 10 |
| 2023 | £5,525,882 | £5,370,488 | £5,340,239 | £6,396,512 | £6,396,512 | 101 / 10 |
| 2022 | £4,949,151 | £4,843,238 | £4,827,726 | £6,243,340 | £6,243,340 | 92 / 4 |
| 2021 | £4,109,632 | £4,361,343 | £4,341,946 | £6,142,457 | £6,142,457 | 87 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Elstree School Limited
What does Elstree School Limited do?
The charity principally provides all-round education to girls and boys aged 3 to 13. The charity is committed to an education which develops the academic, physical, artistic, social and spiritual potential in all its pupils.
How much income did Elstree School Limited report in 2025?
Elstree School Limited reported total income of £7.35m and reported expenditure of £6.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Elstree School Limited?
Elstree School Limited has a program ratio of 87.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Elstree School Limited registered as a charity?
Elstree School Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 July 1961 as charity number 309101. It has been registered for 65 years.
Who runs Elstree School Limited?
Elstree School Limited is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAMES SUNLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Elstree School Limited operate?
Elstree School Limited operates in West Berkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Elstree School Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Elstree School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309101.
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