Oakwood School
Analysis
Oakwood School is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Sussex. It was registered in July 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05055346). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Oakwood School reported income of £4.3m and spending of £4.3m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £3.3m to £4.3m (+30%), an average of +6.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Oakwood School sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Garden Museum (£4.3m), Redhills CIO (£4.3m) and Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle Trust Limited (£4.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98% and investments 1.3%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1.5m would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 58 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.0%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 1.3%
In the charity's own words
Oakwood School exists to provide education of the highest quality and variety. Oakwood gives children: a well-balanced education, developing intellectual, creative and physical talents and nurturing moral/spiritual awareness; a stimulating learning environment to ensure they achieve their full academic potential; encouragement to develop confidence, try new challenges and discover new aptitudes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Garden Museum | London | £4.3m |
| Redhills CIO | Durham | £4.3m |
| Grimsthorpe and Drummond Castle Trust Limited | Lincolnshire | £4.3m |
| Pioneer Theatres Limited | London | £4.3m |