Slaithwaite Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior and Infant School: school finances
Tight
Holds £3k in reserve, under 3% of a year's income: little room for surprises.
Latest full year 2025-26, as a council-run school (CFR return, April–March). Kirklees · Primary · Voluntary controlled school.
Reserve at the end of each year, 2018-19 to 2025-26
Income and spending, 2018-19 to 2025-26
Income Spending
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| Year | Income | Spending | Balance | Reserve | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2018-19 | £793k | £816k | -£23k | £54k | 170 |
2019-20 | £839k | £812k | +£27k | £81k | 170 |
2020-21 | £870k | £870k | +£369 | £82k | 167 |
2021-22 | £910k | £917k | -£7k | £74k | 167 |
2022-23 | £922k | £1.0m | -£79k | -£4k | 166 |
2023-24 | £1.0m | £1.0m | +£10k | £6k | 168 |
2024-25 | £1.1m | £1.1m | +£23k | £29k | 168 |
2025-26 | £1.1m | £1.2m | -£26k | £3k | 167 |
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 £7,033 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £6,855.
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 | £3,667 | £3,227 | £3,025–£3,612 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £1,138 | £1,294 | £990–£1,650 |
Supply staff | £129 | £130 | £53–£280 |
Admin and clerical | £240 | £364 | £222–£431 |
Premises | £296 | £359 | £285–£413 |
Energy | £108 | £108 | £87–£149 |
Learning resources & ICT | £399 | £283 | £190–£365 |
Bought-in services | £136 | £174 | £63–£227 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Lodge Lane Infant School Tight
- All Saints' Catholic Primary School, Lanchester Tight
- Southfield Junior School Large reserves
- Prettygate Infant School Large reserves
- Cranmore Infant School Large reserves
- Tollesbury School Large reserves
- Ferring C of E Primary School Healthy
- Sir Robert Hitcham Church of England Voluntary Aided School In deficit
- Upton-Upon-Severn CofE Primary and Pre School In deficit
- Yealmpton Primary School In deficit
- St Aldhelms Church School Healthy
- Hesketh-With-Becconsall All Saints CofE School Healthy
Where the money comes from, 2025-26
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £1.1m | £6,635 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £99k | £593 |
Pupil premium (part of grants) | £33k | £195 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £41k | £245 |
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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