Ncea Harry Hotspur Church of England Primary School: school finances
Tight
Holds £24k in reserve, under 3% of a year's income: little room for surprises.
Latest full year 2024-25, as a academy (accounts return, September–August). Northumberland · Primary · Academy converter.
Academies in a trust don't hold money on their own: NORTHUMBERLAND CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY 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 | £775k | £778k | -£4k | £64k | 124 |
2019-20 | £730k | £794k | -£64k | -£463 | 118 |
2020-21 | £692k | £657k | +£34k | £34k | 112 |
2021-22 | £750k | £748k | +£2k | £36k | 118 |
2022-23 | £768k | £797k | -£30k | £6k | 113 |
2023-24 | £837k | £817k | +£20k | £5k | 108 |
2024-25 | £867k | £794k | +£73k | £24k | 94 |
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 37% of them. It spends £8,492 a pupil in total; similar schools typically spend £9,824.
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 | £3,989 | £4,283 | £3,840–£4,653 |
Support staff (e.g. TAs) | £1,529 | £1,885 | £1,495–£2,414 |
Supply staff | £289 | £254 | £42–£503 |
Admin and clerical | £460 | £531 | £351–£700 |
Premises | £556 | £556 | £456–£657 |
Energy | £150 | £160 | £133–£204 |
Learning resources & ICT | £449 | £446 | £352–£634 |
Bought-in services | £21 | £237 | £151–£411 |
Compare side by side with the 3 most similar schools
Which schools are these?
- Luston Primary School Large reserves
- Arkwright Primary School Tight
- Dulverton Junior School In deficit
- Brisbane Park Infant School In deficit
- Christ The King Catholic and Church of England Primary School Large reserves
- Derwent Vale Primary and Nursery School Healthy
- St Columba CE Primary School Healthy
- Priory Roman Catholic Primary School, Torquay Large reserves
- Baynards Primary School Large reserves
- Cornholme Junior, Infant and Nursery School Healthy
- Marlpool Junior School Heading for deficit
- Streethouse Junior, Infant and Nursery School In deficit
Where the money comes from, 2024-25
| Source | Amount | Per pupil |
|---|---|---|
Government grants | £835k | £8,930 |
SEN funding (part of grants) | £26k | £278 |
Self-generated (lettings, catering, donations) | £32k | £342 |
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?
- Pupil numbers have fallen 25% since 2018-19. How is the school planning for fewer pupils, and the funding that goes with them?
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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