King's School
The principal activity of the charity is that of an independent day school providing education for 4 to 18 year olds.
Activities & Mission
The principal activity of the charity is that of an independent day school providing education for 4 to 18 year olds.
Grants
King's School makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £16,613,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people
- What it supports
- education and training, amateur sport and recreation
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 291). How is this calculated?
Higher than 71% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £17,787,000 | £16,613,000 | £16,482,000 | £26,715,000 | £443,000 | 244 / 0 |
| 2024 | £17,508,000 | £16,088,000 | £15,974,000 | £25,185,000 | £0 | 241 / 0 |
| 2023 | £16,372,000 | £14,722,000 | £14,614,000 | £23,267,000 | £19,005,000 | 233 / 0 |
| 2022 | £14,906,000 | £13,827,000 | £13,699,000 | £21,700,000 | £17,772,000 | 236 / 0 |
| 2021 | £14,345,000 | £13,100,000 | £12,959,000 | £20,647,000 | £16,346,000 | 232 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about King's School
What does King's School do?
The principal activity of the charity is that of an independent day school providing education for 4 to 18 year olds.
How much income did King's School report in 2025?
King's School reported total income of £17.79m and reported expenditure of £16.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is King's School?
King's School has a program ratio of 92.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 291 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was King's School registered as a charity?
King's School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1964 as charity number 525934. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs King's School?
King's School is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sandra Verity. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does King's School operate?
King's School operates across 2 areas: Cheshire East and Cheshire West & Chester.
Is King's School a registered charity?
Yes — King's School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 525934.
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Registry Information
Other notable Education charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated