The Collegiate School Bristol

Also known as: Colston's Collegiate Governors Limited, Colston's Collegiate School, Colston's School, Collegiate School, Collegiate School Bristol, Colston's, Colstons School

Collegiate School is an independent day school for children aged 3 to 18.

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Activities & Mission

Collegiate School is an independent day school for children aged 3 to 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

Bristol City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£12,420,354

Latest Expenditure

£12,842,040

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 91% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 81% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 76% 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

Donations & Legacies £269,621

Charitable Activities £11,445,325

Other Trading £77,125

Investments £369,411

Other Income £258,872

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £12,815,360

Raising Funds £26,680

Governance £23,700

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	£12,420,354	£12,842,040	£12,815,360	£20,057,129	£8,227,769	176 / 1
2024	£12,247,565	£12,165,945	£12,140,806	£20,306,273	£7,906,430	169 / 5
2023	£11,368,551	£11,515,938	£11,483,977	£19,843,566	£7,280,105	171 / 10
2022	£10,483,485	£10,491,853	£10,468,189	£20,147,254	£6,803,598	172 / 6
2021	£9,652,195	£9,594,890	£9,551,243	£20,129,806	£6,166,644	166 / 3

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Frequently asked questions about The Collegiate School Bristol

What does The Collegiate School Bristol do?

Collegiate School is an independent day school for children aged 3 to 18.

How much income did The Collegiate School Bristol report in 2025?

The Collegiate School Bristol reported total income of £12.42m and reported expenditure of £12.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Collegiate School Bristol?

The Collegiate School Bristol has a program ratio of 103.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Collegiate School Bristol registered as a charity?

The Collegiate School Bristol was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 February 2000 as charity number 1079552. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Collegiate School Bristol?

The Collegiate School Bristol is governed by a board of 16 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Collegiate School Bristol operate?

The Collegiate School Bristol operates in Bristol City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Collegiate School Bristol a registered charity?

Yes — The Collegiate School Bristol is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079552.