Wildwood Nature School
Wildwood Nature School is an independent primary school for children aged 4 to 11 years in North London. We offer an alternative to mainstream education with a strong focus on children's well-being and spending time in nature following the Forest School principles. We offer 20% of our places for free, and a further 30% as reduced fees, to support children from deprived backgrounds.
Activities & Mission
Wildwood Nature School is an independent primary school for children aged 4 to 11 years in North London. We offer an alternative to mainstream education with a strong focus on children's well-being and spending time in nature following the Forest School principles. We offer 20% of our places for free, and a further 30% as reduced fees, to support children from deprived backgrounds.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 53% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £525,863 | £399,168 | £399,168 | £90,822 | £60,000 | 7 / 1 |
| 2024 | £487,096 | £351,686 | 0 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about Wildwood Nature School
What does Wildwood Nature School do?
Wildwood Nature School is an independent primary school for children aged 4 to 11 years in North London. We offer an alternative to mainstream education with a strong focus on children's well-being and spending time in nature following the Forest School principles. We offer 20% of our places for free, and a further 30% as reduced fees, to support children from deprived backgrounds.
How much income did Wildwood Nature School report in 2025?
Wildwood Nature School reported total income of £526k and reported expenditure of £399k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Wildwood Nature School?
Wildwood Nature School has a program ratio of 75.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Wildwood Nature School registered as a charity?
Wildwood Nature School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 August 2023 as charity number 1204278. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs Wildwood Nature School?
Wildwood Nature School is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Emma Caroline Shaw. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Wildwood Nature School operate?
Wildwood Nature School operates in Camden, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Wildwood Nature School a registered charity?
Yes — Wildwood Nature School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1204278.
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