St Mary's School (colchester) Limited
INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND DAY NURSERY FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
Activities & Mission
INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND DAY NURSERY FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £7,020,910 | £6,917,929 | £6,917,929 | £4,709,539 | £698,207 | 106 / 11 |
| 2024 | £6,150,460 | £6,264,308 | £6,191,096 | £4,302,626 | £0 | 75 / 11 |
| 2023 | £6,150,460 | £6,264,308 | £6,191,096 | £4,302,627 | £4,301,627 | 75 / 13 |
| 2022 | £5,911,836 | £5,996,218 | £5,919,077 | £4,416,475 | £4,416,475 | 73 / 0 |
| 2021 | £5,315,840 | £5,357,631 | £5,290,143 | £4,500,857 | £1,092,081 | 75 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Mary's School (colchester) Limited
What does St Mary's School (colchester) Limited do?
INDEPENDENT DAY SCHOOL FOR GIRLS AND DAY NURSERY FOR GIRLS AND BOYS
How much income did St Mary's School (colchester) Limited report in 2025?
St Mary's School (colchester) Limited reported total income of £7.02m and reported expenditure of £6.92m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Mary's School (colchester) Limited?
St Mary's School (colchester) Limited has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Mary's School (colchester) Limited registered as a charity?
St Mary's School (colchester) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 1970 as charity number 309266. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs St Mary's School (colchester) Limited?
St Mary's School (colchester) Limited is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Mary's School (colchester) Limited operate?
St Mary's School (colchester) Limited operates across 2 areas: Essex and Suffolk.
Is St Mary's School (colchester) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — St Mary's School (colchester) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309266.
Details
91 LEXDEN ROAD
COLCHESTER
CO3 3RB
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