St Edward's School

The objects of the Charity are, for the benefit of the public, to promote and provide for the advancement of education of children and young people, in particular by providing, conducting, governing, carrying on and maintaining in the United Kingdom, or elsewhere, a boarding and/or day school, or schools.

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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

Oxfordshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£37,955,000

Latest Expenditure

£36,080,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% 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 £1,104,000

Charitable Activities £34,258,000

Other Trading £1,525,000

Investments £548,000

Other Income £520,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £34,699,000

Raising Funds £237,000

Governance £59,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,144,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£37,955,000	£36,080,000	£34,699,000	£68,395,000	£68,395,000	536 / 0
2023	£32,541,000	£32,864,000	£32,672,000	£66,048,000	£0	512 / 0
2022	£29,677,000	£28,811,000	£28,681,000	£71,009,000	£0	499 / 0
2021	£25,696,000	£26,114,000	£25,965,000	£70,601,000	£1,783,000	478 / 0
2020	£24,945,000	£23,227,000	£22,573,000	£69,987,000	£709,000	459 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about St Edward's School

What does St Edward's School do?

How much income did St Edward's School report in 2024?

St Edward's School reported total income of £37.95m and reported expenditure of £36.08m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is St Edward's School?

St Edward's School has a program ratio of 91.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was St Edward's School registered as a charity?

St Edward's School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 1963 as charity number 309681. It has been registered for 63 years.

Who runs St Edward's School?

St Edward's School is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mr Chris Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does St Edward's School operate?

St Edward's School operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is St Edward's School a registered charity?

Yes — St Edward's School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309681.