Phoenix Infant and Nursery School: school finances
In deficit
In deficit by £19k, 2% of a year's income: it has spent more over the years than it received. It has spent more than it received for 2 years running.
Latest full year 2025-26, as a council-run school (CFR return, April–March). Nottinghamshire · Primary · Community school.
Reserve at the end of each year, 2018-19 to 2025-26
Income and spending, 2018-19 to 2025-26
Income Spending
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| Year | Income | Spending | Balance | Reserve | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018-19 | £997k | £1.0m | -£9k | £75k | 201 |
2019-20 | £1.1m | £1.1m | -£29k | £46k | 204 |
2020-21 | £1.1m | £1.1m | +£24k | £70k | 207 |
2021-22 | £1.2m | £1.1m | +£81k | £151k | 197 |
2022-23 | £1.2m | £1.1m | +£39k | £191k | 180 |
2024-25 | £1.2m | £1.3m | -£94k | £57k | 158 |
2025-26 | £1.2m | £1.3m | -£76k | -£19k | 158 |
Compared with similar schools
Similar schools are the 30 primary schools outside London closest in size and in the share of pupils on free school meals. Its reserve, as a share of income, is higher than 20% of them. It spends £8,323 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £7,363.
This school Middle half of similar schools Similar schools’ median
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| Spending per pupil | This school | Similar schools (median) | Middle half |
|---|---|---|---|
Teachers | £3,423 | £3,406 | £3,214–£3,664 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £2,150 | £1,229 | £978–£1,523 |
Supply staff | £51 | £114 | £23–£222 |
Admin and clerical | £419 | £372 | £270–£410 |
Premises | £585 | £370 | £263–£441 |
Energy | £117 | £98 | £86–£115 |
Learning resources & ICT | £148 | £325 | £220–£373 |
Bought-in services | £411 | £163 | £74–£279 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Howden Church of England Infant School In deficit
- Dorney School Large reserves
- Compton C.E. Primary School Large reserves
- Northfield Infant School Large reserves
- Broomgrove Infant School Large reserves
- Axbridge Church of England First School Academy Large reserves
- Manor Infant School Tight
- Motcombe CofE Primary School In deficit
- Old Dalby Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- Overton St Helen's Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- Bagthorpe Primary School In deficit
- Lepton CofE Primary Academy In deficit
Where the money comes from, 2025-26
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £1.2m | £7,693 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £90k | £569 |
Pupil premium (part of grants) | £41k | £256 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £23k | £147 |
Money raised by parents
FRIENDS OF PHOENIX PTA (charity 1177760, Registered) raised £7k in its latest year.
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
2025-08 | £7k | £2k |
2024-08 | £235 | £62 |
2023-08 | £301 | £3k |
2022-08 | £2k | £3k |
2021-08 | £453 | £8k |
Matched to this school by name and postcode from the Charity Commission register. Parent associations' money isn't in the school's accounts above.
Questions to ask the school
Useful for parents, governors and PTA committees.
- Is there a deficit recovery plan agreed with the council, and when does the school expect to be back in balance?
- What has been cut or changed to close the gap, and how does that affect classes and support staff?
- Pupil numbers have fallen 21% since 2018-19. How is the school planning for fewer pupils, and the funding that goes with them?
- Spending on bought-in services is £411 a pupil, against a typical £163 for similar schools. What's behind that?
- Spending on support staff (e.g. tas) is £2,150 a pupil, against a typical £1,229 for similar schools. What's behind that?
- Spending on premises is £585 a pupil, against a typical £370 for similar schools. What's behind that?
Check these figures
Every figure here comes from the school's published return to the DfE. Check it on the DfE benchmarking page for this school, and see how the status is worked out.
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