Henshaw Church of England Primary School: school finances
Large reserves
Holds £149k in reserve, 21% of a year's income.
Latest full year 2024-25, as a academy (accounts return, September–August). Northumberland · Primary · Academy converter.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: DURHAM AND NEWCASTLE 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 | £431k | £392k | +£40k | -£12k | 60 |
2019-20 | £421k | £420k | +£806 | -£11k | 64 |
2020-21 | £467k | £438k | +£29k | £18k | 72 |
2021-22 | £580k | £573k | +£7k | £26k | 84 |
2022-23 | £652k | £594k | +£58k | £83k | 81 |
2023-24 | £692k | £677k | +£14k | £98k | 83 |
2024-25 | £692k | £638k | +£54k | £149k | 81 |
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 100% of them. It spends £7,877 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £8,851.
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 | £3,778 | £3,889 | £3,345–£4,299 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £1,580 | £1,527 | £1,102–£1,898 |
Supply staff | £25 | £133 | £68–£348 |
Admin and clerical | £469 | £410 | £317–£562 |
Premises | £296 | £434 | £279–£566 |
Energy | £136 | £137 | £92–£167 |
Learning resources & ICT | £309 | £439 | £283–£495 |
Bought-in services | £62 | £269 | £135–£485 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- St Nicholas Church of England Primary School, Tillingham Tight
- East Meon Church of England Controlled Primary School Large reserves
- Longworth Primary School In deficit
- Burley Gate CofE Primary School Large reserves
- Pembridge CofE Primary School In deficit
- Bridstow CofE Primary School Large reserves
- Caton Primary School Large reserves
- West Heslerton Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Large reserves
- Duchy of Lancaster Methwold CofE Primary School Healthy
- Sandringham and West Newton Church of England Primary Academy Tight
- East Huntspill Primary Academy Large reserves
- Broomhill Primary School In deficit
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £652k | £8,049 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £41k | £506 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £50k | £617 |
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?
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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