Schools
6
Flags
12
6 high severity
Total income
£14.8m
1,814 pupils
Avg staff costs
28.5%
of income
Avg reserves
5.1%
of income
Avg absence
13.3%
Persistent: 31.3%
Avg FSM
40.4%
free school meals
Capacity
85%
1,814 / 2,125 places
Quality of education
100% Good+Behaviour & attitudes
100% Good+Personal development
100% Good+Leadership & management
100% Good+Key Stage 4
Attainment 8
8.1
-38.1
vs national
Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)
58.5%
-2.5pp
vs national
National averages: 2023/24
| Year | Schools | Pupils | Total income | Total expenditure | Avg staff costs % | Avg reserves % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/22 | 5 | 1,779 | £15.7m | £15.1m | 76.1% | 19.2% |
| 2022/23 | 6 | 2,450 | £20.4m | £6.7m | 24.3% | 8.2% |
| 2023/24 | 6 | 2,471 | £14.8m | £5.9m | 28.5% | 5.1% |
| 2024/25partial | 6 | 2,444 | — | — | — | — |
Centralisation
75.0%
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
£17,772,000
CS staff costs
£15,072,000
CS income
£6,197,000
12 current directors · Average tenure: 3.7 years · 3 changes in last 12 months
Directors / Trustees (12)
Joshua Professor Boateng
Caroline Mpita
Virginie Giles
Andrew Professor Peterson
Liza Michelle Dr Thompson
Rajeev Charudatta Gupte
Kirstin Marie Barker
Louise Rachel Brenlund
James John Ferguson Nunn
Pat Mayo
Sarah Anne Phillipson
Justin Stuart
Becki Thomas
Imogen Elspeth Rose Reeves
Anne Irene Costidell
Emmanuel Nsikan Asuquo
Matthew Albert Grimshaw
Jennifer Jean Dunster
| School | URN | Phase | Risk flags |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoo St Werburgh Primary School and the Marlborough | 143262 | Primary | — |
| Inspire Free Special School | 141005 | Not applicable | workforce pressurehigh absencehigh staff costsin year deficit |
| Luton Primary School | 150218 | Primary | high staff costsin year deficithigh absence |
| Rivermead School | 142555 | Not applicable | workforce pressurehigh absence |
| The Academy of Woodlands | 139493 | Primary | workforce pressure |
| Walderslade Primary School | 143261 | Primary | — |
Natalie Jane Willbourn
Benjamin Rory Slade
Kathryn Frame
Gerard Flannagan
Simon Ashley Cook
Stephen Shaw
Alyson Claire Weller
Sophia Rachel Dr Holliday
Dawn Anne Campbell
Frank Arthur Eagles
Angela Gillett
Ian Chappell
Tina Janet Lovey
Helen Barnard
Karen Watkin
Coralie Weeden