The Peterborough School Limited
Analysis
The Peterborough School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Peterborough. It was registered in July 1975, 51 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01182629). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, The Peterborough School Limited reported income of £8.2m and spending of £8.1m, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £6.3m to £8.2m (+30%), an average of +6.8% a year. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, The Peterborough School Limited 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 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St John's College, Durham (£8.2m), The Portal Trust (£8.2m) and Feltonfleet School Trust Limited (£8.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 97% and investments 1.6%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 2.1%. Reserves of £7.5m would cover about 11 months of spending at that rate. It employed 162 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.1%
- Charitable activities 97%
- Trading 0.8%
- Investments 1.6%
- Other 0.2%
In the charity's own words
The Charity's objectives are to promote and extend education in accordance with the doctrines and principles of the Church of England. The Charity also achieves and fosters links with the local community on the educational front and through the public use of its facilities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St John's College, Durham | Durham | £8.2m |
| The Portal Trust | London | £8.2m |
| Feltonfleet School Trust Limited | Cobham | £8.1m |
| Duchy College Limited | Harrogate | £8.3m |