Great Oaks Small School
This is a small independent school for students aged 11 to 18, designated by DfES as suitable for some students with specific learning difficulties. Many of the students could be considered emotionally vulnerable, but are of average or above average intelligence.
Activities & Mission
This is a small independent school for students aged 11 to 18, designated by DfES as suitable for some students with specific learning difficulties. Many of the students could be considered emotionally vulnerable, but are of average or above average intelligence.
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 40% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,641,779 | £1,512,849 | £1,512,849 | £825,077 | £792,330 | 31 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,320,853 | £1,376,424 | £1,376,424 | £696,147 | £696,147 | 31 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,396,092 | £1,289,279 | £1,289,279 | £751,718 | £751,718 | 32 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,373,368 | £1,271,787 | £1,271,787 | £644,905 | £644,905 | 31 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,259,944 | £1,104,760 | £1,104,760 | £543,324 | £543,324 | 31 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Great Oaks Small School
What does Great Oaks Small School do?
This is a small independent school for students aged 11 to 18, designated by DfES as suitable for some students with specific learning difficulties. Many of the students could be considered emotionally vulnerable, but are of average or above average intelligence.
How much income did Great Oaks Small School report in 2024?
Great Oaks Small School reported total income of £1.64m and reported expenditure of £1.51m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Great Oaks Small School?
Great Oaks Small School has a program ratio of 92.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Great Oaks Small School registered as a charity?
Great Oaks Small School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 2004 as charity number 1105559. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Great Oaks Small School?
Great Oaks Small School is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Great Oaks Small School operate?
Great Oaks Small School operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Great Oaks Small School a registered charity?
Yes — Great Oaks Small School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105559.
Details
JUTES LANE
MINSTER
KENT
CT12 5FH
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