Summer Fields' School Trust Limited
Also known as: Summer Fields School
Summer Fields is an independent preparatory and pre-preparatory school for boys between the ages of 4 and 13, the great majority of whom board. The Governors believe that the boarding prep. school education which the school provides is the best academic, sporting and pastoral preparation for a boy intending to go on to an independent boarding school at age 13.
Activities & Mission
Summer Fields is an independent preparatory and pre-preparatory school for boys between the ages of 4 and 13, the great majority of whom board. The Governors believe that the boarding prep. school education which the school provides is the best academic, sporting and pastoral preparation for a boy intending to go on to an independent boarding school at age 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 52% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 79% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 79% 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 | £11,646,982 | £10,961,775 | £10,931,910 | £18,923,630 | £0 | 160 / 0 |
| 2024 | £11,019,044 | £10,644,121 | £10,615,445 | £17,830,092 | £0 | 161 / 0 |
| 2023 | £10,215,580 | £10,095,990 | £10,061,203 | £16,908,329 | £0 | 156 / 0 |
| 2022 | £9,224,369 | £9,214,719 | £9,214,719 | £16,431,255 | £0 | 152 / 0 |
| 2021 | £9,132,874 | £8,336,972 | £8,336,972 | £16,405,169 | £0 | 152 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Summer Fields' School Trust Limited
What does Summer Fields' School Trust Limited do?
Summer Fields is an independent preparatory and pre-preparatory school for boys between the ages of 4 and 13, the great majority of whom board. The Governors believe that the boarding prep. school education which the school provides is the best academic, sporting and pastoral preparation for a boy intending to go on to an independent boarding school at age 13.
How much income did Summer Fields' School Trust Limited report in 2025?
Summer Fields' School Trust Limited reported total income of £11.65m and reported expenditure of £10.96m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Summer Fields' School Trust Limited?
Summer Fields' School Trust Limited has a program ratio of 93.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Summer Fields' School Trust Limited registered as a charity?
Summer Fields' School Trust Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 1966 as charity number 309683. It has been registered for 60 years.
Who runs Summer Fields' School Trust Limited?
Summer Fields' School Trust Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is JEREMY RICHARD MICHAEL ROOTH BSc, MBA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Summer Fields' School Trust Limited operate?
Summer Fields' School Trust Limited operates in Oxfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Summer Fields' School Trust Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Summer Fields' School Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309683.
Details
Mayfield Road
OXFORD
OX2 7EN
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Also Known As
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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