Pennthorpe School Trust Limited
Also known as: Pennthorpe School
Provision of education to pupils aged between 2 and 13.
Activities & Mission
Provision of education to pupils aged between 2 and 13.
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 82% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 843). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% 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
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 | £3,858,667 | £4,164,675 | £4,127,500 | £3,781,676 | £3,781,676 | 72 / 0 |
| 2024 | £3,992,190 | £3,904,188 | £3,845,078 | £4,087,684 | £4,087,684 | 74 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,470,295 | £3,655,373 | £3,605,708 | £3,999,682 | £0 | 68 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,509,231 | £3,360,105 | £3,323,046 | £4,184,762 | £0 | 68 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,409,303 | £3,275,855 | £3,240,117 | £4,035,636 | £0 | 69 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Pennthorpe School Trust Limited
What does Pennthorpe School Trust Limited do?
Provision of education to pupils aged between 2 and 13.
How much income did Pennthorpe School Trust Limited report in 2025?
Pennthorpe School Trust Limited reported total income of £3.86m and reported expenditure of £4.16m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Pennthorpe School Trust Limited?
Pennthorpe School Trust Limited has a program ratio of 107.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 82% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 843 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Pennthorpe School Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Pennthorpe School Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 1965 as charity number 307043. It has been registered for 61 years.
Who runs Pennthorpe School Trust Limited?
Pennthorpe School Trust Limited is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Sharkey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Pennthorpe School Trust Limited operate?
Pennthorpe School Trust Limited operates in West Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Pennthorpe School Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Pennthorpe School Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 307043.
Details
CHURCH STREET
RUDGWICK
HORSHAM
RH12 3HJ
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Pennthorpe School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated