Sussex House School

Promoting and providing for the advancement of education of children and adults by the provision of one or more schools, tutorial colleges and other establishments. To date these aims have been pursued through the operation of Sussex House School, a preparatory school which aims to develop each pupil to their full potential, enabling them to make the fullest contribution to the wider community.

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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

Kensington And Chelsea

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,711,959

Latest Expenditure

£5,299,131

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 843). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 59% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £217,590

Charitable Activities £5,396,424

Other Trading £0

Investments £67,774

Other Income £30,171

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,299,131

Raising Funds £0

Governance £54,551

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	£5,711,959	£5,299,131	£5,299,131	£3,912,841	£3,912,841	43 / 0
2024	£5,293,562	£4,825,003	£4,825,003	£3,500,013	£3,500,013	42 / 0
2023	£5,058,356	£4,587,202	£4,587,202	£3,031,454	£3,031,454	42 / 0
2022	£4,797,374	£4,362,111	£4,362,111	£2,565,330	£2,029,814	42 / 0
2021	£4,370,258	£3,923,731	£3,923,731	£2,135,097	£1,609,794	41 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sussex House School

What does Sussex House School do?

How much income did Sussex House School report in 2025?

Sussex House School reported total income of £5.71m and reported expenditure of £5.30m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Sussex House School?

Sussex House School has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 36% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 843 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Sussex House School registered as a charity?

Sussex House School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 1994 as charity number 1035806. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Sussex House School?

Sussex House School is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sussex House School operate?

Sussex House School operates in Kensington And Chelsea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sussex House School a registered charity?

Yes — Sussex House School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1035806.