South Marston Church of England Primary School: school finances
In deficit
In deficit by £6k, 1% 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). Swindon · Primary · Academy converter.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: THE BLUE KITE ACADEMY TRUST can move money between its schools. The reserve includes this school's per-pupil share of the trust's central reserve.
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 | £616k | £602k | +£14k | £120k | 109 |
2019-20 | £624k | £599k | +£25k | £129k | 112 |
2020-21 | £613k | £587k | +£26k | £132k | 111 |
2021-22 | £657k | £535k | +£122k | £0 | 108 |
2022-23 | £465k | £466k | -£1k | £0 | 101 |
2023-24 | £766k | £593k | +£173k | £0 | 97 |
2024-25 | £731k | £701k | +£30k | -£6k | 96 |
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 17% of them. It spends £7,302 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £7,754.
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 | £3,469 | £3,768 | £3,469–£3,893 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £1,354 | £1,198 | £904–£1,670 |
Supply staff | £21 | £153 | £57–£411 |
Admin and clerical | £354 | £412 | £310–£487 |
Premises | £385 | £389 | £312–£489 |
Energy | £219 | £132 | £101–£147 |
Learning resources & ICT | £219 | £369 | £303–£487 |
Bought-in services | £344 | £215 | £113–£313 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Forest of Galtres Anglican/Methodist Primary School Heading for deficit
- Kirkby Malzeard Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- Askwith Primary School Large reserves
- Huby Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- Ashton-under-Hill First School Large reserves
- North Rigton Church of England Primary School Healthy
- Great Corby School and Nursery Large reserves
- Chirton Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- The Griffin Primary School In deficit
- Nether Alderley Primary School Healthy
- Bayton CofE Primary School In deficit
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School, Hawkshaw In deficit
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £700k | £7,292 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £2k | £21 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £35k | £365 |
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 12% since 2018-19. How is the school planning for fewer pupils, and the funding that goes with them?
- Spending on energy is £219 a pupil, against a typical £132 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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