The Abbey School, Reading
Also known as: The Abbey School
The provision of education to girls aged 3-18.
Activities & Mission
The provision of education to girls aged 3-18.
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 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 372). How is this calculated?
Higher than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% 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
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 | £20,280,671 | £20,928,274 | £20,893,417 | £16,353,381 | £16,077,090 | 311 / 0 |
| 2024 | £21,761,180 | £21,534,177 | £21,487,178 | £16,994,002 | £16,700,631 | 313 / 0 |
| 2023 | £20,124,820 | £20,428,012 | £20,379,096 | £16,665,986 | £16,624,115 | 318 / 0 |
| 2022 | £19,097,500 | £18,421,561 | £18,377,812 | £17,057,761 | £17,013,555 | 321 / 0 |
| 2021 | £17,382,159 | £17,017,288 | £16,963,945 | £16,511,448 | £16,473,242 | 328 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Abbey School, Reading
What does The Abbey School, Reading do?
The provision of education to girls aged 3-18.
How much income did The Abbey School, Reading report in 2025?
The Abbey School, Reading reported total income of £20.28m and reported expenditure of £20.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Abbey School, Reading?
The Abbey School, Reading has a program ratio of 103.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 372 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Abbey School, Reading registered as a charity?
The Abbey School, Reading was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 September 1962 as charity number 309115. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs The Abbey School, Reading?
The Abbey School, Reading is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is ELIZABETH ANN HARRISON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Abbey School, Reading operate?
The Abbey School, Reading operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Abbey School, Reading a registered charity?
Yes — The Abbey School, Reading is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 309115.
Details
17 KENDRICK ROAD
READING
RG1 5DZ
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated