Marhamchurch CofE Academy: school finances
Large reserves
Holds £72k in reserve, 8% of a year's income.
Latest full year 2024-25, as a academy (accounts return, September–August). Cornwall · Primary · Academy converter.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: LEARNING ACADEMY PARTNERSHIP (SOUTH WEST) 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 | £595k | £543k | +£52k | £11k | 132 |
2019-20 | £640k | £589k | +£51k | £12k | 130 |
2020-21 | £691k | £670k | +£21k | £28k | 145 |
2021-22 | £771k | £665k | +£106k | £20k | 144 |
2022-23 | £826k | £725k | +£101k | £0 | 119 |
2023-24 | £773k | £801k | -£28k | £0 | 122 |
2024-25 | £872k | £778k | +£94k | £72k | 147 |
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 57% of them. It spends £5,293 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £6,983.
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 | £3,095 | £3,215 | £2,959–£3,512 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £946 | £1,266 | £1,096–£1,493 |
Supply staff | £95 | £137 | £52–£239 |
Admin and clerical | £109 | £282 | £207–£393 |
Premises | £293 | £331 | £280–£386 |
Energy | £88 | £123 | £89–£145 |
Learning resources & ICT | £259 | £319 | £241–£421 |
Bought-in services | £88 | £182 | £93–£281 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy Healthy
- St Michael's CofE (A) First School Large reserves
- The Littletons Church of England Academy Large reserves
- Gislingham Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- Cottingham Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- Shottermill Infant School Large reserves
- Kettlefields Primary School Healthy
- St Paul's CofE First School Large reserves
- High Ercall Primary School Large reserves
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School Large reserves
- Cameley CEVC Primary School In deficit
- Colehill First School Healthy
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £849k | £5,776 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £23k | £156 |
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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