Schools
5
Flags
18
9 high severity
Total income
£16.4m
882 pupils
Avg staff costs
79.7%
of income
Avg reserves
-23.6%
of income
Avg absence
13.3%
Persistent: 32.1%
Avg FSM
61.0%
free school meals
Capacity
94%
882 / 942 places
Reference points from DfE published guidance. Whether any metric warrants action depends on the trust's context and strategy.
Quality of education
25% Good+Behaviour & attitudes
75% Good+Personal development
75% Good+Leadership & management
60% Good+Key Stage 4
Attainment 8
2.8
-43.4
vs national
Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)
19.6%
-41.4pp
vs national
National averages: 2023/24
| Year | Schools | Pupils | Total income | Total expenditure | Avg staff costs % | Avg reserves % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 3 | 559 | £7.2m | £6.8m | 73.7% | 8.2% |
| 2022/23 | 3 | 594 | £8.7m | £7.4m | 72.6% | 11.8% |
| 2023/24 | 4 | 790 | £14.4m | £13.6m | 74.7% | 3.3% |
| 2024/25partial | 5 | 895 | £2.0m | £2.5m | 99.8% | -130.9% |
Centralisation
7.3%
of total trust spend
Typical MAT centralisation ranges from 3-7% of total trust spend. Figures below 2% may indicate limited central coordination; above 10% warrants review of value for money.
CS expenditure
£1,320,000
CS staff costs
£859,000
CS income
£193,000
4 current directors · Average tenure: 4.1 years · 3 changes in last 12 months
Directors / Trustees (4)
Sarah Louise Michelle Johnson
Ian Richard Lowe
Helen Mary Harrison
Clare Storer
Amy Patricia Storer
Andrew Garry Bowler
Ruth Murad
Nigel John Frith
Alicia Ann-Marie Hill
Nigel Stuart Arthur Skill
Matthew Holt
Elvio Gramignano
Helen Andrews
Frank Douglas Lord
Natalie Etches
Paul Halcro
Roger Swain
Clare Talati
Jenny Connick
| School | URN | Phase | Risk flags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model Village Primary School | 147625 | Primary | — |
| Newman School | 151166 | Not applicable | high staff costsin year deficitofsted concernhigh absenceworkforce pressure |
| Stubbin Wood School | 147627 | Not applicable | high absence |
| Whaley Thorns Primary School | 147626 | Primary | workforce pressurein year deficitofsted concernhigh absence |
| Willow Park School | 151377 | Not applicable | ofsted concernhigh absencehigh staff costsin year deficitworkforce pressure |