The John Warner School: school finances
Large reserves
Holds £1.3m in reserve, 17% of a year's income.
Latest full year 2024-25, as a academy (accounts return, September–August). Hertfordshire · Secondary · Academy converter.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: DANES EDUCATIONAL TRUST can move money between its schools. The reserve includes this school's per-pupil share of the trust's central reserve.
Earlier years come from this school's return before it became an academy (a different DfE number).
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 | £7.3m | £6.9m | +£381k | £495k | 1,318 |
2019-20 | £7.3m | £6.9m | +£350k | £425k | 1,332 |
2020-21 | £7.5m | £7.0m | +£471k | £735k | 1,314 |
2022-23 | £8.8m | £7.6m | +£1.1m | £1.5m | 1,203 |
2024-25 | £7.9m | £7.3m | +£615k | £1.3m | 821 |
Compared with similar schools
Similar schools are the 30 secondary 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 80% of them. It spends £8,882 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £7,506.
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 | £5,378 | £4,353 | £4,116–£4,654 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £541 | £713 | £556–£1,001 |
Supply staff | £156 | £122 | £43–£189 |
Admin and clerical | £590 | £381 | £329–£469 |
Premises | £526 | £409 | £345–£478 |
Energy | £178 | £132 | £118–£164 |
Learning resources & ICT | £509 | £536 | £417–£642 |
Bought-in services | £65 | £138 | £51–£214 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- William Brookes School In deficit
- Beverley High School Heading for deficit
- Garstang Community Academy Large reserves
- Dover Grammar School for Girls Heading for deficit
- Cirencester Kingshill School Large reserves
- Gosford Hill School Large reserves
- St Mary's Catholic High School Large reserves
- Beverley Grammar School Large reserves
- Alleyne's Academy Large reserves
- Holy Family Roman Catholic and Church of England College Large reserves
- Lostock Hall Academy Large reserves
- Wadham School In deficit
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £7.6m | £9,238 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £166k | £202 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £323k | £393 |
Questions to ask the school
Useful for parents, governors and PTA committees.
- What are the reserves set aside for, and when will they be spent on current pupils?
- Pupil numbers have fallen 38% since 2018-19. How is the school planning for fewer pupils, and the funding that goes with them?
- Spending on admin and clerical is £590 a pupil, against a typical £381 for similar schools. What's behind that?
- Spending on premises is £526 a pupil, against a typical £409 for similar schools. What's behind that?
- Spending on teachers is £5,378 a pupil, against a typical £4,353 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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