The New School
An independent, non fee-paying progressive school for 4-16 year olds in South London.
Activities & Mission
An independent, non fee-paying progressive school for 4-16 year olds in South London.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2021 — Optimum Education (organisation 1027966)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,618,318 | £1,497,396 | £1,496,642 | £322,887 | £258,554 | 33 / 6 |
| 2023 | £1,284,146 | £1,213,452 | £1,213,452 | £201,965 | £184,715 | 27 / 15 |
| 2022 | £1,146,108 | £1,114,778 | £1,114,778 | £131,271 | £128,271 | 20 / 16 |
| 2021 | £343,659 | £243,718 | 0 / 7 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The New School
What does The New School do?
An independent, non fee-paying progressive school for 4-16 year olds in South London.
How much income did The New School report in 2024?
The New School reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.50m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The New School?
The New School has a program ratio of 92.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The New School registered as a charity?
The New School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 2020 as charity number 1191796. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The New School?
The New School is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jason Tomlinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The New School operate?
The New School operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The New School a registered charity?
Yes — The New School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191796.
Details
The New School
149 Central Hill
London
SE19 1RT
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated