Park School
The provision of 176.5 teaching days of Human Scale Education to children aged between 3 and 11 years based at premises in Dartington, Devon. The aim of providing an alternative education model and promoting democratic education.
Activities & Mission
The provision of 176.5 teaching days of Human Scale Education to children aged between 3 and 11 years based at premises in Dartington, Devon. The aim of providing an alternative education model and promoting democratic education.
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 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £643,914 | £598,470 | £598,337 | £233,898 | £208,665 | 19 / 0 |
| 2024 | £501,489 | £627,365 | £627,031 | £188,454 | £159,113 | 19 / 1 |
| 2023 | £538,952 | £614,978 | £614,978 | £314,330 | £304,330 | 17 / 10 |
| 2022 | £502,592 | £482,683 | £482,093 | £390,356 | £334,328 | 16 / 0 |
| 2021 | £502,749 | £425,089 | £424,477 | £370,447 | £0 | 16 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Park School
What does Park School do?
The provision of 176.5 teaching days of Human Scale Education to children aged between 3 and 11 years based at premises in Dartington, Devon. The aim of providing an alternative education model and promoting democratic education.
How much income did Park School report in 2025?
Park School reported total income of £644k and reported expenditure of £598k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Park School?
Park School has a program ratio of 92.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Park School registered as a charity?
Park School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 October 1987 as charity number 297797. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Park School?
Park School is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Melody Easter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Park School operate?
Park School operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Park School a registered charity?
Yes — Park School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 297797.
Details
PARK ROAD
DARTINGTON HALL
TOTNES
TQ9 6EQ
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Beneficiary group charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated