Woodford Green Preparatory School Limited
Analysis
Woodford Green Preparatory School Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Woodford Green. It was registered in April 1963, 63 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 00621311). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Woodford Green Preparatory School Limited reported income of £5.3m and spending of £5.2m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £4.0m to £5.3m (+33%), an average of +7.3% 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, Woodford Green Preparatory School Limited sits at the 97th percentile: it is larger than about 97% 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 Prestfelde School Limited (£5.3m), Aberdour School Educational Trust (£5.3m) and Princes Mead School Trust (£5.3m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 96% and investments 3.2%. Charitable activities took 95% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £2.4m would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 60 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.7%
- Charitable activities 96%
- Investments 3.2%
In the charity's own words
Providing education to children of a primary school age in accordance with the principles of the Christian faith but on a non-denominational basis.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Prestfelde School Limited | Shropshire | £5.3m |
| Aberdour School Educational Trust | Tadworth | £5.3m |
| Princes Mead School Trust | Hampshire | £5.3m |
| Rydal Penrhos Limited | Colwyn Bay | £5.4m |