King's College School
The Charity supervises three schools which are independent day schools for pupils who are educated up to the age of university entrance. The Schools seek to provide academic education of high quality, extended by a broad range of cultural and sporting opportunities and supported by a responsive pastoral system and firm moral framework.
Activities & Mission
The Charity supervises three schools which are independent day schools for pupils who are educated up to the age of university entrance. The Schools seek to provide academic education of high quality, extended by a broad range of cultural and sporting opportunities and supported by a responsive pastoral system and firm moral framework.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% 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 | £50,890,000 | £43,548,000 | £40,802,000 | £94,748,000 | £0 | 528 / 34 |
| 2023 | £43,476,000 | £37,948,000 | £36,000,000 | £86,093,000 | £0 | 443 / 43 |
| 2022 | £42,773,000 | £35,462,000 | £33,831,000 | £79,622,000 | £0 | 415 / 7 |
| 2021 | £37,745,000 | £33,311,000 | £32,008,000 | £68,609,000 | £0 | 406 / 7 |
| 2020 | £35,715,000 | £31,782,000 | £30,227,000 | £64,063,000 | £0 | 393 / 9 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about King's College School
What does King's College School do?
The Charity supervises three schools which are independent day schools for pupils who are educated up to the age of university entrance. The Schools seek to provide academic education of high quality, extended by a broad range of cultural and sporting opportunities and supported by a responsive pastoral system and firm moral framework.
How much income did King's College School report in 2024?
King's College School reported total income of £50.89m and reported expenditure of £43.55m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is King's College School?
King's College School has a program ratio of 80.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was King's College School registered as a charity?
King's College School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1963 as charity number 310024. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs King's College School?
King's College School is governed by a board of 17 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Paul Clive Deighton KBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does King's College School operate?
King's College School operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is King's College School a registered charity?
Yes — King's College School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 310024.
Details
SOUTHSIDE COMMON
LONDON
SW19 4TT
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- 14 May 2026
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