Manor Lodge School

The provision of primary education to children from all backgrounds to enable them to advance to the secondary school of their choice, and the provision of means-tested bursaries to those who would otherwise be disadvantaged by their parents' inability to afford our fees.

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Activities & Mission

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

Hertfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,606,434

Latest Expenditure

£7,099,352

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 72% 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

Donations & Legacies £108,133

Charitable Activities £7,317,953

Other Trading £69,318

Investments £111,030

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,098,287

Raising Funds £1,065

Governance £33,323

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£7,606,434	£7,099,352	£7,098,287	£10,804,996	£88,836	90 / 10
2024	£6,859,806	£6,394,029	£6,389,613	£10,292,432	£316,436	93 / 25
2023	£6,412,053	£5,788,277	£5,764,427	£9,790,907	£9,790,907	90 / 10
2022	£5,931,865	£5,251,085	£5,244,623	£9,181,690	£9,181,690	89 / 10
2021	£5,304,122	£4,859,846	£4,857,763	£8,534,235	£8,534,235	89 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Manor Lodge School

What does Manor Lodge School do?

How much income did Manor Lodge School report in 2025?

Manor Lodge School reported total income of £7.61m and reported expenditure of £7.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Manor Lodge School?

Manor Lodge School has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Manor Lodge School registered as a charity?

Manor Lodge School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 1995 as charity number 1048874. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Manor Lodge School?

Manor Lodge School is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID ARNOLD MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Manor Lodge School operate?

Manor Lodge School operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Manor Lodge School a registered charity?

Yes — Manor Lodge School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048874.