Sidcot School

Also known as: Sidcot Academic English School, Sidcot School Trust, Sidcot Junior School

THE SCHOOL'S AIM IS TO PROVIDE A FIRST CLASS INDEPENDENT EDUCATION, FOR BOTH DAY AND BOARDING PUPILS, ENCOURAGING EACH INDIVIDUAL TO BELIEVE IN AND EXPLORE THEIR OWN POTENTIAL. THE SCHOOL OPERATES "IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE CHILDREN OF THE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY OF FRIENDS AND OTHERS"

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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

North Somerset

Financial Information

Latest Income

£14,986,348

Latest Expenditure

£13,508,868

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £467,488

Charitable Activities £12,127,164

Other Trading £1,229,152

Investments £210,199

Other Income £952,345

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,391,053

Raising Funds £117,815

Governance £103,302

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	£14,986,348	£13,508,868	£13,391,053	£17,770,038	£16,172,251	280 / 6
2024	£14,994,146	£13,662,885	£13,551,824	£16,148,889	£14,626,437	276 / 10
2023	£14,057,808	£12,761,603	£12,664,666	£14,654,820	£13,212,354	270 / 11
2022	£12,336,051	£11,549,467	£11,511,033	£13,366,827	£11,947,097	226 / 12
2021	£10,609,612	£10,696,560	£10,190,631	£12,596,920	£11,114,765	244 / 14

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Frequently asked questions about Sidcot School

What does Sidcot School do?

How much income did Sidcot School report in 2025?

Sidcot School reported total income of £14.99m and reported expenditure of £13.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sidcot School?

Sidcot School has a program ratio of 89.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sidcot School registered as a charity?

Sidcot School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 1987 as charity number 296491. It has been registered for 39 years.

Who runs Sidcot School?

Sidcot School is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jameson Miller. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sidcot School operate?

Sidcot School operates in North Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sidcot School a registered charity?

Yes — Sidcot School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 296491.