Kettleshulme St James CofE (VA) Primary School: school finances
In deficit
In deficit by £7k, 1% of a year's income: it has spent more over the years than it received. It has spent more than it received for 2 years running.
Latest full year 2025-26, as a council-run school (CFR return, April–March). Cheshire East · Primary · Voluntary aided 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 | £315k | £315k | +£44 | £10k | 40 |
2019-20 | £304k | £339k | -£35k | -£25k | 40 |
2020-21 | £297k | £308k | -£10k | -£35k | 38 |
2021-22 | £348k | £353k | -£6k | -£41k | 56 |
2022-23 | £475k | £407k | +£68k | £27k | 63 |
2023-24 | £535k | £461k | +£74k | £101k | 64 |
2024-25 | £599k | £645k | -£46k | £55k | 66 |
2025-26 | £618k | £679k | -£62k | -£7k | 66 |
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 £10,289 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £9,313.
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 | £4,417 | £4,409 | £3,976–£4,987 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £1,975 | £1,339 | £1,188–£1,728 |
Supply staff | £558 | £217 | £71–£382 |
Admin and clerical | £363 | £526 | £415–£683 |
Premises | £378 | £401 | £328–£538 |
Energy | £189 | £134 | £113–£173 |
Learning resources & ICT | £692 | £437 | £272–£620 |
Bought-in services | £372 | £332 | £106–£404 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Paulerspury Church of England Primary School In deficit
- Oake, Bradford and Nynehead VC Primary In deficit
- Brompton and Sawdon Community Primary School Large reserves
- North Petherwin School Tight
- Folly Hill Infant Academy Healthy
- Holbeton Primary School In deficit
- Charlton-on-Otmoor Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- Samlesbury Church of England School Large reserves
- Otterham Community Primary School In deficit
- Exton and Greetham CofE Primary School Large reserves
- Bratton Fleming Community Primary School Healthy
- Netley Marsh Church of England Infant School In deficit
Where the money comes from, 2025-26
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £592k | £8,975 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £15k | £230 |
Pupil premium (part of grants) | £19k | £286 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £25k | £382 |
Questions to ask the school
Useful for parents, governors and PTA committees.
- Is there a deficit recovery plan agreed with the council, 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?
- Spending on supply staff is £558 a pupil, against a typical £217 for similar schools. What's behind that?
- Spending on learning resources & ict is £692 a pupil, against a typical £437 for similar schools. What's behind that?
- Spending on support staff (e.g. tas) is £1,975 a pupil, against a typical £1,339 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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