King's School, Bruton
The school's objects are as follows:-* The advancement of education through the provision of an independent and boarding school;* To maintain its tradition of a Christian education.The school's main activity is to operate a senior school, King's School, at Bruton and a preparatory and pre-prep school, Hazlegrove, at Sparkford.
Activities & Mission
The school's objects are as follows:-* The advancement of education through the provision of an independent and boarding school;* To maintain its tradition of a Christian education.The school's main activity is to operate a senior school, King's School, at Bruton and a preparatory and pre-prep school, Hazlegrove, at Sparkford.
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 71% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% 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 | £17,664,809 | £17,527,191 | £17,260,773 | £26,798,264 | £0 | 303 / 2 |
| 2024 | £18,400,396 | £17,713,093 | £17,275,262 | £26,937,472 | £0 | 328 / 5 |
| 2023 | £16,727,810 | £17,595,106 | £17,398,235 | £25,816,196 | £1,751,773 | 361 / 4 |
| 2022 | £24,134,548 | £17,480,221 | £17,331,454 | £26,092,291 | £0 | 397 / 2 |
| 2021 | £13,975,683 | £13,089,137 | £13,052,178 | £19,525,766 | £3,817,286 | 347 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about King's School, Bruton
What does King's School, Bruton do?
The school's objects are as follows:-* The advancement of education through the provision of an independent and boarding school;* To maintain its tradition of a Christian education.The school's main activity is to operate a senior school, King's School, at Bruton and a preparatory and pre-prep school, Hazlegrove, at Sparkford.
How much income did King's School, Bruton report in 2025?
King's School, Bruton reported total income of £17.66m and reported expenditure of £17.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is King's School, Bruton?
King's School, Bruton has a program ratio of 97.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was King's School, Bruton registered as a charity?
King's School, Bruton was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 October 1998 as charity number 1071997. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs King's School, Bruton?
King's School, Bruton is governed by a board of 15 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does King's School, Bruton operate?
King's School, Bruton operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is King's School, Bruton a registered charity?
Yes — King's School, Bruton is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071997.
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