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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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,824,128 | £1,771,019 | £1,769,661 | £375,996 | £337,012 | 31 / 2 |
| 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 2025?
The New School reported total income of £1.82m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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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Also governs 2 other charities
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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