West Buckland School
To advance the education of boys and girls by the provision of a school in or near West Buckland at which religious instruction shall be given* in accordance with the principles of the Christian faith.
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of boys and girls by the provision of a school in or near West Buckland at which religious instruction shall be given* in accordance with the principles of the Christian faith.
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 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £12,086,318 | £12,987,871 | £12,808,238 | £12,523,204 | £259,377 | 181 / 0 |
| 2023 | £11,401,062 | £12,402,128 | £12,092,610 | £13,517,595 | £13,468,160 | 178 / 0 |
| 2022 | £10,911,428 | £11,234,404 | £11,132,360 | £14,025,950 | £2,400,000 | 174 / 20 |
| 2021 | £9,998,175 | £10,042,264 | £9,942,157 | £13,775,962 | £2,300,000 | 174 / 0 |
| 2020 | £9,315,627 | £9,788,178 | £9,619,935 | £13,532,719 | £13,372,957 | 167 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about West Buckland School
What does West Buckland School do?
To advance the education of boys and girls by the provision of a school in or near West Buckland at which religious instruction shall be given* in accordance with the principles of the Christian faith.
How much income did West Buckland School report in 2024?
West Buckland School reported total income of £12.09m and reported expenditure of £12.99m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is West Buckland School?
West Buckland School has a program ratio of 106.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was West Buckland School registered as a charity?
West Buckland School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 June 2016 as charity number 1167545. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs West Buckland School?
West Buckland School is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Jackson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does West Buckland School operate?
West Buckland School operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is West Buckland School a registered charity?
Yes — West Buckland School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1167545.
Details
WEST BUCKLAND
BARNSTAPLE
EX32 0SX
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