John Smeaton Academy: school finances
In deficit
In deficit by £297k, 4% 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 2024-25, as a academy (accounts return, September–August). Leeds · Secondary · Academy sponsor led.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: THE GORSE ACADEMIES 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 | £6.5m | £7.3m | -£746k | £0 | 876 |
2019-20 | £6.3m | £6.5m | -£143k | £0 | 804 |
2020-21 | £6.2m | £6.1m | +£168k | £0 | 702 |
2021-22 | £7.7m | £6.0m | +£1.7m | £1.4m | 668 |
2022-23 | £6.1m | £5.8m | +£357k | £1.2m | 638 |
2023-24 | £6.3m | £6.4m | -£88k | £634k | 604 |
2024-25 | £6.7m | £7.4m | -£706k | -£297k | 611 |
Compared with similar schools
Similar schools are the 30 secondary 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 13% of them. It spends £12,106 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £8,439.
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 | £5,002 | £4,436 | £4,188–£4,857 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £1,944 | £1,043 | £750–£1,289 |
Supply staff | £170 | £157 | £54–£386 |
Admin and clerical | £471 | £514 | £366–£597 |
Premises | £3,116 | £511 | £381–£634 |
Energy | £0 | £159 | £128–£226 |
Learning resources & ICT | £476 | £468 | £365–£603 |
Bought-in services | £234 | £132 | £45–£242 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Burnley High School Large reserves
- Moor Park High School Large reserves
- Thomas Middlecott Academy Large reserves
- Fearnhill School In deficit
- The Winstanley School Large reserves
- Woodfield Academy Large reserves
- The Hereford Church of England Academy In deficit
- The Valley Leadership Academy In deficit
- Eden Girls' School, Coventry Large reserves
- North Kesteven Academy Tight
- Wheelers Lane Technology College Large reserves
- Caister Academy Large reserves
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £6.7m | £10,943 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £518k | £848 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £7k | £11 |
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 30% since 2018-19. How is the school planning for fewer pupils, and the funding that goes with them?
- Spending on premises is £3,116 a pupil, against a typical £511 for similar schools. What's behind that?
- Spending on support staff (e.g. tas) is £1,944 a pupil, against a typical £1,043 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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