Responsible spending. Better opportunities for every child. FINANCIAL OVERVIEW Strong foundations Clear, responsible and transparent management of our school's finances. 2024-2025 PUBLISHED DATA
2024–2025 Published Data

Our financial position

Headline figures from April 2024 to March 2025

£2.4m

Total income

Funding and income received during the financial year.

£2.3m

Total expenditure

Total spending during the 2024–2025 financial year.

£43,195

In-year balance

The difference between income and expenditure for the year.

£148,990

Revenue reserve

Funds carried forward to support future priorities and stability.

Figures taken from the school’s published 2024–2025 Consistent Financial Reporting return.

Investing Where It Matters

How our spending compares

Compared with similar primary schools, Acre Heads invests more in the resources and technology children use while maintaining careful control of staffing costs.

Supporting the curriculum

Learning resources

Above benchmark
Acre Heads £272 per pupil
£30 more per pupil
Similar schools £242 per pupil

Greater investment in books, classroom materials and curriculum resources helps teachers bring learning to life and gives pupils access to high-quality equipment.

Technology for learning

Educational technology

Above benchmark
Acre Heads £49 per pupil
£16 more per pupil
Similar schools £33 per pupil

Higher investment supports reliable classroom technology and modern digital resources, helping pupils develop the skills they need for the future.

Responsible financial management

Teaching staff costs

Carefully controlled
Acre Heads £2,900 per pupil
£100 lower per pupil
Similar schools £3,000 per pupil

Teaching-staff expenditure remains slightly below the similar-school benchmark, reflecting careful workforce planning and responsible use of school funding.

Stable staffing

Agency supply costs

No expenditure
Acre Heads £0 per pupil
£86 lower per pupil
Similar schools £86 per pupil

No agency supply teaching expenditure was reported, reflecting workforce stability, continuity for pupils and careful management of staffing costs.

Our financial priority

More resources directed towards pupils

Our approach balances strong investment in children’s learning with careful control of staffing and operational costs, helping the school remain financially sustainable.

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Official financial data

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Historical financial data

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Staff earning over £100,000

No employees at Acre Heads have a gross annual salary exceeding £100,000.

Nil employees
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