Unity Academy: school finances
Tight
Holds £26k in reserve, under 3% of a year's income: little room for surprises.
Latest full year 2024-25, as a academy (accounts return, September–August). Worcestershire · Not applicable · Free schools alternative provision.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: THE RIVERS C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST 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, 2023-24 to 2024-25
Income and spending, 2023-24 to 2024-25
Income Spending
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| Year | Income | Spending | Balance | Reserve | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2023-24 | £1.0m | £750k | +£271k | £0 | 10 |
2024-25 | £1.8m | £1.1m | +£707k | £26k | 36 |
Compared with similar schools
Similar schools are the 30 alternative-provision 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 23% of them. It spends £31,000 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £39,203.
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 | £16,083 | £18,671 | £14,588–£25,588 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £7,833 | £7,239 | £3,892–£10,936 |
Supply staff | £28 | £1,197 | £455–£1,741 |
Admin and clerical | £1,889 | £2,644 | £1,685–£3,926 |
Premises | £972 | £1,720 | £911–£2,510 |
Energy | £583 | £401 | £282–£662 |
Learning resources & ICT | £1,389 | £1,512 | £1,115–£3,129 |
Bought-in services | £306 | £613 | £150–£1,521 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Christchurch Learning Centre In deficit
- Links Hatfield Academy Large reserves
- South Cumbria Pupil Referral Service In deficit
- OA - Suffolk Large reserves
- Hambleton/Richmondshire Pupil Referral Service Heading for deficit
- Foundry College Large reserves
- The Sullivan Centre Large reserves
- North Herts Education Support Centre Large reserves
- Ethos College Large reserves
- Kettlebrook Short Stay School Large reserves
- Restormel Academy Large reserves
- Inspired Pathways Tight
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £1.7m | £47,917 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £838k | £23,278 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £98k | £2,722 |
Questions to ask the school
Useful for parents, governors and PTA committees.
- What would the school do if costs rose unexpectedly, such as energy or a pay award that isn't fully funded?
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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