Old Cleeve Church of England First School: school finances
In deficit
In deficit by £132k, 14% of a year's income: it has spent more over the years than it received.
Latest full year 2024-25, as a academy (accounts return, September–August). Somerset · Primary · Academy converter.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: MIDSOMER NORTON SCHOOLS PARTNERSHIP can move money between its schools. The reserve includes this school's per-pupil share of the trust's central reserve.
Reserve at the end of each year, 2018-19 to 2024-25
Income and spending, 2018-19 to 2024-25
Income Spending
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| Year | Income | Spending | Balance | Reserve | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018-19 | £738k | £765k | -£27k | -£75k | 135 |
2019-20 | £759k | £858k | -£99k | -£170k | 140 |
2020-21 | £791k | £751k | +£40k | £0 | 123 |
2021-22 | £770k | £748k | +£22k | -£167k | 98 |
2022-23 | £723k | £745k | -£22k | -£247k | 103 |
2023-24 | £747k | £745k | +£2k | -£203k | 107 |
2024-25 | £921k | £819k | +£102k | -£132k | 122 |
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 3% of them. It spends £6,713 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £7,569.
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 | £2,680 | £3,804 | £3,361–£4,146 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £2,131 | £1,270 | £1,114–£1,604 |
Supply staff | £115 | £153 | £58–£276 |
Admin and clerical | £254 | £351 | £272–£493 |
Premises | £344 | £389 | £276–£453 |
Energy | £74 | £121 | £85–£132 |
Learning resources & ICT | £377 | £367 | £291–£531 |
Bought-in services | £197 | £151 | £74–£324 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Wykeham Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- The Middle Rasen Primary School Healthy
- Christ Church CofE First School In deficit
- Cuckney CofE Primary School In deficit
- Kibblesworth Academy Large reserves
- Blackwater Community Primary School Large reserves
- Kirkburton CofE (VA) First School In deficit
- Ashcott Primary School Tight
- Knowl Hill Church of England Primary Academy Large reserves
- Hemsby Primary School Healthy
- Kippax Greenfield Primary School Large reserves
- St John Catholic Primary School In deficit
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £953k | £7,811 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £92k | £754 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £6k | £49 |
Questions to ask the school
Useful for parents, governors and PTA committees.
- Is there a deficit recovery plan agreed with its trust, 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 10% since 2018-19. How is the school planning for fewer pupils, and the funding that goes with them?
- Spending on support staff (e.g. tas) is £2,131 a pupil, against a typical £1,270 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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