Sutton CofE Primary and Nursery School: school finances
In deficit
In deficit by £17k, 2% 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). North Yorkshire · Primary · Academy converter.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: LEEDS DIOCESAN LEARNING 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 | £590k | £582k | +£9k | £44k | 118 |
2019-20 | £624k | £642k | -£18k | £27k | 115 |
2020-21 | £659k | £625k | +£34k | £60k | 113 |
2021-22 | £699k | £700k | -£1k | £59k | 109 |
2022-23 | £706k | £746k | -£40k | £20k | 107 |
2023-24 | £753k | £764k | -£11k | £8k | 94 |
2024-25 | £687k | £686k | +£1k | -£17k | 93 |
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 23% of them. It spends £7,376 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £8,245.
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 | £3,763 | £3,864 | £3,541–£4,211 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £1,602 | £1,593 | £1,302–£1,799 |
Supply staff | £151 | £91 | £30–£201 |
Admin and clerical | £312 | £418 | £335–£585 |
Premises | £32 | £432 | £311–£488 |
Energy | £151 | £130 | £98–£151 |
Learning resources & ICT | £290 | £376 | £272–£480 |
Bought-in services | £54 | £187 | £67–£309 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Greatham CofE Primary School Large reserves
- Foxton Primary School Large reserves
- Dishforth Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Healthy
- Garton-on-the-Wolds Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Healthy
- High Beech CofE Primary School Tight
- Richard Hill Church of England Primary School In deficit
- Bridgemere CofE Primary School Healthy
- Gargrave Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- Ludwell Primary School In deficit
- Belford Primary School Heading for deficit
- Kenn Church of England Primary School Tight
- Fen Drayton Primary School In deficit
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £706k | £7,591 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £15k | £161 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £58k | £624 |
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 21% since 2018-19. How is the school planning for fewer pupils, and the funding that goes with them?
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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