St Peter's College, Radley
Also known as: Radley College
Radley College is an independent wholly boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18. The College acts as trustee of various funds used to provide scholarships (max 10% fees) and bursaries (up to full fees), and welcomes applications from those needing financial assistance. Overall Radley College aims to ensure that it and its pupils benefit both society in general and the local community.
Activities & Mission
Radley College is an independent wholly boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18. The College acts as trustee of various funds used to provide scholarships (max 10% fees) and bursaries (up to full fees), and welcomes applications from those needing financial assistance. Overall Radley College aims to ensure that it and its pupils benefit both society in general and the local community.
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 26% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 25% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% of UK Education charities with income over £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 | £47,643,000 | £43,670,000 | £40,562,000 | £177,968,000 | £400,000 | 537 / 0 |
| 2024 | £45,349,000 | £41,109,000 | £38,581,000 | £165,666,000 | £6,100,000 | 524 / 0 |
| 2023 | £39,879,000 | £37,157,000 | £34,927,000 | £146,928,000 | £5,200,000 | 505 / 0 |
| 2022 | £37,610,000 | £33,985,000 | £31,971,000 | £148,775,000 | £6,700,000 | 499 / 0 |
| 2021 | £32,288,000 | £30,563,000 | £28,892,000 | £147,227,000 | £3,800,000 | 489 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about St Peter's College, Radley
What does St Peter's College, Radley do?
Radley College is an independent wholly boarding school for boys aged 13 to 18. The College acts as trustee of various funds used to provide scholarships (max 10% fees) and bursaries (up to full fees), and welcomes applications from those needing financial assistance. Overall Radley College aims to ensure that it and its pupils benefit both society in general and the local community.
How much income did St Peter's College, Radley report in 2025?
St Peter's College, Radley reported total income of £47.64m and reported expenditure of £43.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is St Peter's College, Radley?
St Peter's College, Radley has a program ratio of 85.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was St Peter's College, Radley registered as a charity?
St Peter's College, Radley was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 July 1967 as charity number 309243. It has been registered for 59 years.
Who runs St Peter's College, Radley?
St Peter's College, Radley is governed by a board of 21 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Craig Shaw Smellie. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does St Peter's College, Radley operate?
St Peter's College, Radley operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is St Peter's College, Radley a registered charity?
Yes — St Peter's College, Radley is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309243.
Details
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Abingdon
OX14 2HR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Radley College
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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