THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
ANNUAL REPORT AND CONSOLIDATED
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31JULY 2021

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
Contents
Page
Governors, Officers and Advisers
Annual Report of the Governors
Strategic Report
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Statement of Accounting and Reportin8 Responslbilltles
19
Independent Auditor's Report
21
Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities
25
Consolidated Summary Income and Expenditure Account
27
Consolldated and School Balance Sheets
27
Consolidated Cashflow Statement
28
Notes to the Consolidated Cashflow Statement
29
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
30
Company Registered Number.. 04776324 Registered Charity Number.. 1098236

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
GOVERNORS. OFFICER5 AND ADVISERS
YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
GOVERNORS, DIREcfoRS AND CHARITY TRUSTEES
The Governors of the Kin￿5 School Worcester 1.the School") are the School's charity trustees under
charity law and the directors of the charitable company. The members of the GoverninB Body who
seryed in office as Governors during the year and subsequently are detailed below..
121
131
141
151
161
181
H B Carslake (Retlred Chairl
Res18ned 4 July 2021
Mrs P Preston (Chairl
The Very Rerfd P G
Atkinson
R M Atkins
Resigned 7 August 2020
G W Ballard
Appointed 4 December2020
Rev'd Canon M Brierlev
Mrs K Brunt
Resigned 25 June 2021
Appointed 19 March 2021
R S Mcclatchey
Resigned 19 Januory 2021
D8Dale
D L Green
J W fl Goulding
Ms C Hoddinott
Mrs J H Jarvis
Mrs C Pike
A Reekes
J Riaz
Appointed 24 September 2021
Dr L Tether
R. Tomlinson
Appointed 19 March 2021
A Underwood
Prof J Vickerman
Retired 25 June 2021
P Walker
During the year the activities of the Governing Body were carried out through the main board and
the above committees. The membership of these cofflmittee5 15 Shown above for each Governor.
111 Finance and Gelleral Purposes Committee
121 Education Committee
131 Representative on School Health and Safety Commlttee
1415afeguarding Governors
151 Nominations and Governance Committee
161 Representative of EYFS
171 Representative5 of Junior School'5
181 Compliance Committee
Parent of pupil at the school

## **THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER GOVERNORS, OFFICERS AND ADVISERS (Continued)** 

# **YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021** 

## **OFFICERS** 

GE Doodes Headmaster - Foundation (Appointed 1 September 2020) J R Ricketts Acting Headmaster- Foundation (1 September 2019 -31 August 2020) R A  Chapman Head - King's St Albans Junior School J Turner Head - King's Hawford Junior School (Resigned 1 April 2021) J Phillips Head - King's Hawford Junior School (Appointed 1 April 2021) Miss H L Jackson Bursar and Clerk to the Governors (Resigned 31 August 2021) Miss G M Mason Director of Finance and Business Development (Appointed 19 April 2021) S C Holden Director of Operations (Appointed 9 August 2021) 

## **Principal address and Registered Office** 

5 College Green, Worcester, WRl 2LL 

## **Auditor** 

Crowe U.K. LLP, St James House, St James Square, GLS0 3PR 

## **Bankers** 

Lloyds Pie, 4 The Cross, Worcester, WRl 3PY 

## **Solicitors** 

Harrison Clark Rickerbys Ltd, Wellington Street Cheltenham, GLS0 lYD 

Parkinson Wright LLP, St Nicholas Street Worcester, WR1 1UN 

## **Surveyors** 

Gwilliam Darby Carr, 7 Severn Street, Worcester, WRl 2ND 

## **Charity number** 

1098236 

## **Company Number** 

04776324 

## **Website** 

www.ksw.org.uk 

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THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
The members of The King's school Worcester Governing Body present their Annual Report for the year
ended 31 July 2021 under the Charities Act 2011 including the Directors, Report and Strategic Report
and the Companies Act 2006, together with the audited flnancial statements for the year.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
The King's School Worcester I'the School") wa5founded in 1541. It Is constituted as a company limited
by guarantee re8lStered in England, No. 04776324, and is registered with the Charlty Commission
under Charity No.1098236. The Charity Commissioners for England and Wales have i55ued a unitin8
direction In respect of the School and the unincorporated precur50r charity that went by the same
name (having the re81Stered name of Worcester Cathedral Grammar School, charlty number 5275361
whereby single entlty financlal statements may be prepared.
The School operates one senior school and two junior schools known as Klng's St Alban's and King's
Hawford.
There is one Governing Body for all three Schools. Details of the member5 of the Governing Body,
together with the School'5 officers and princlpal advisers, are given on pa8es 2 and 3.
STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng documents
The School is governed by its Memorandum of Association and Articles of Association and by the
Scheme of the CharSty Commissioners dated 18 Au8USt 2003, amended on 3 July 2C(J9 and 30
November 2018 and 13 May 2021.
Governlng Body
Under the Charity Commlssion Scheme the Board of Governors shall not exceed eighteen members
comprising one ex-officio. eight nominative and nine co-opte(i Governors. Of the nominative
Governors seven are appointed by the Dean and Chapter of Worcester Cathedral and one by the
Bishop of Worcester. Nominative Governor5 Serve for a term of four years. Co-opted Governors are
appointed for a term of four years by resolutlon of the Governors. Retiring Governors may be re-
appointed.
Recruitment and tralnlng of Governors
The School's elected Governors are appointed at a meeting of the Board of Governors on the ba515 of
nominations received from the three nominating bodies specified within the Charity Commission
Scheme. All nominations lincludlng co-optative appointment51 ore made havin8 regard to the Board's
requirements concerning eligibility, personal competence, specialist skllls, and availability.
New Governors are inducted into the workings of the School, including governing body policy and
procedures. through visits to the School and the provision of a comprehensive brlefing pack and by
personal contact with other Governors, the Headmaster, the Director of Finance and Business
Development and the Director of Operations. All Governors are offered the opportunity to attend
relevant training seminars and receive briefings on current issues in the sector and regulatory
requirement5.

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Organisatlonal management
The Governors, as the charlty trustees, are legally responsible for the over311 mana8ement and control
of the School. They meet at least three times a year and on other occasions a5 required. The work of
implementing their policie51s facilitated by four sub-committees..
the Finance and General Purposes Committee IF&GPI ha5 specific responsibility for financial
matter5 includin8 the review of budEets and flnalisin8 the audited flnancial statements and
annual report for approval by the Board.
the Education Committee considers strategic academic issues.
the Nominations and Governance Commlttee considered the recruitment and retirement of
Governors, tem15 of reference and committee membership.
the Compliance Committee provldes oversight of all elements of compliance and risk.
There are no other standing committees of Governors but the membership of the School's Health and
Safety Commlttee is chaired by a Governor and there are nominated governors who have specific
responsibility for liaising wlth the junior schools, early years and child protection. In addition, there is
Governor representation on various ad hoc school management committees as may be required from
time to time.
The day to day running of the schools is delegated to the Headmaster supported by the Dlrector of
Finance and Business Development, the Dlrector of Operation5, the Senlor Leadership Team and
Junlor School Heads. ToBether thls group represent the key mana8ement per50nnel. All meetings of
the full 8oard of Governors, the F&GP, Education and Nomination Committees are attended by the
Headmaster and the Dlrector of Finance and Business Development and the Director of Operations.
The pay and remuneratlon of the key management personnel are determined by Governors.
The Senior Deputy attends all meetlngs of the full Board of Governors and of the F&GP and Education
Committees and the Junlor School Heads attend all meetings of the full Board of Governors.
Group Structure and Relatlonshlps
The School ha5 two related non.charitable subsldiary companle5, King's School Worcester Activities
Limlted and KSW Enterprises Limited. A minimum of one half of the number of serving directors on
the Board of each subsidiary are also members of the Boord of Governors. King's School Worcester
Activities Limited is a company limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital. As such the
liability of each member of the company is limited to an amount not exceeding £1. Thi5 company Is
the enterprise through which commercial activities, Including the hire of general school facllities, take
place. KSW Enterpri5e5 Limited Is a company limited by shares and its issued share capital of £1 is
wholly owned by the charity. This company administers the community lettings of the Astroturf
constructed by the school on the site of Bishop PeTowne Church of England College. As a result of
Covid-19 there were no lettinEs from March 2020 until May 2021.
Employment Pollcy
The School is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Full and fair consideration is given to all job
applications and due consideration is given to training and employment needs. Consultation with
employees, or their representatives, is undertaken at all levels Wlth the aim of taking the views of
employee5 into account when decisions are made that are likely to affect their interests.

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The Governors recognise the importance of good communications with all employees and involve
employees within the School's strategic plannlng procedures. In addition to communication through
normal management and departmental channe15 employee5 are kept well informed of the
performance, financial posltion and objectives of the School through personal briefings, regular
meetings, e-mall and presentations throughout the year.
Promotlon of the success of the orBanlsation to beneflt Its members
The Governors confirm that in accordance with Sertion 172111 of the Companies Act they act in
way they consider most likely to achieve the purposes of the Company. In making thls a55e5sment.
the Governor5 consider the relevant actlons of the Board as descrlbed throughout the report.
Taklng the areas requlred for disclosure in turn..
a. The likely consequen¢es ot any declslon In the lon8 term
The long-term sustainability of the School15 detailed in the Strategic Report. Specifically, the
Governors consider both operating result5 and financial projections and the key risks that
could negatively impact the 5L15tainablllty of the School. The Flnance and General Purpose5
Commlttee and the full board review management information, budgets, forecasts, cashflow
projections and progress ogain5t budget on a regular basis. Risk Mana8ement and the level
of reserves are also dlscu55ed further in the report.
b. The Interests ofthe ¢ompanVs employees
In relation to employee engagement, weekly briefings keep staff informed of school wide
matters of interest. The Governors receive regular reports from management on the
wellbein8 of the employees and speak dlrectly to staff durln8 vlslts to the school, althou8h
during Covid-19 vi51ts have not been possible.
c. The need to foster the COM￿nY,$ buslness relatlonshlps wlth parents, suppllers, and
others.
In relation to key 5tokeholder en8agement, the Governor5 worked closely with mana8ement
to communicate with parents, staff and pupils. Durlng the Coronavlrus lockdown, the
Governors communicated directly with parents to inform thern of the measures they were
taking to ensure the continuation of teachin8 and the provision of Covid-secure
environment, as well as the rationale behind the rebate given on Spring term fees. Parents
receive weekly news update from the foundation via efflail.
In accordance with financial procedures and standard payment terms, Supplier payment is
due within 30 days after the School ￿ceiVe5 the invoice from the supplier.
d. The impart of ihe company's operations on the community and the environment
The Governors have commissioned an independent review of energy use and there Is a
review of Greenhouse gas emissions later in this reFlOrt in compliance with the Streamlined
Energy and Carbon Reporting ISECRI Report.

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The desSrablllty of the company malntalnlng a reputation for hlgh standards of buslness
conduct
The School takes a zero-tolerance approach towards fraud, bribery and corruption. It15
Committed to complyin8 With all applicable laws and regulations relating to fraud, brlbery
and corruptlon.
The need to act fairly as between mernbers of the company
The Governors understand the Charity Commission requirements and acknowledge the need
to avoid and manage potential conflicts of interest. The Company is limited by guarantee so
doe5 not have share capital with the result that issues relating to Director 5hareholder5 or
relations between malorlty and minority shareholders do not apply.
OBJEcfs, AIMS, OBJEcfivES AND AcfiviTIES
Charltable Objerts
The School's Objects and principal actlvitie5, as Set out in the Memorandum of Association, are to
advance education and trainin8, including physical training, by the provision and conduct, in or near
Worcester, of day ondlor boarding schools for boys and girls with the provision of accommodation
and educational facilities for the Choristers of the Cathedral Church of Worcester and by ancillary or
Incidental educatlonal artlvltles and other associated activities for the beneflt of the community.
In pursulng Its charltable objects the School's mlsslon 15 to help young people reach thelr potential at
school in preparation for leadin8 confident, fulfllled and unselfish lives a5 adults.
In furtherance of these Objects for the public benefit the School, which operates three schools lone
senior and two junior) known collectively as The King's School Worcester, has established and
admlnlsters bursarles, grants, awards and other benefactions, and act5 as the trustee and manager of
property, endowments, bequests and 8ifts given or established in pursuance of these Objects. The
Governing Body is mindful of the lon8-standin8 need to provlde public benefit and of the requirements
of the Charities Act 2011. In connection with this the Board has monitored closely the guldance on
public benefit produced by the Charlty Commlsslon together with its supplemental guidance on fee-
char8ln8.
Alms
The School'5 aim5 for the public benefit are:
to provide a first cla55 independent education within an ethos of spiritual awareness and
tolerance that 15 widely accessible, ir￿SpeCtIve of family financial circumstances,. and
to establish the School as a community in which there are strong and active partnerships
between parents and the three schools, and between the local community and the three
schools.
Primary objectlves
The primary objectives of the School to fulfil these aims are..
to maintain the aspiration to high standards in academic performance and extra-curricular
activities whilst preservin8 a healthy balance between the two.

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to widen atcess to the education provided by the school through the provision of financial
Support for children whose parents are unable to afford the full fees and also through a range
of projects and activities with the local community, including "out of hours" access to the
schools, facilities in order that they are put to good educational use when not otherwise
needed.
to provlde a stlmulating learning environment in which pupils can develop their academlc
potential to the full.
to provide appropriate teachin8 resources and accommodatlon throughout all three schools
to provlde a happy and secure pastoral environment which promotes and develops
Independent learning, supports pupils in the achlevement of thelr indivldual potential and
fosters a sense of community mutual respect and good citizenship.
to provide an effective management Structure and the administratlve and logistlc framework
necessary to meet the needs of staff and pupils allke.
The aims and objective5 set for the School's subsidiaries are to facilitate the achlevement of the
School's aims and objectives as above.
strategles to achleve the prlmary objectlves
A key 5trate8V toward5 the achievement of the primary objectives is the annual review and update of
the School's Development Plan and its approval by the Governin8 Body. An important part of the
review process is an assessment of performance durlng the year against the targets set for the perlod,
with the results of that assessment bein8 used to inform proposed tar8ets and action plans for the
future.
The Development Plan embodies the operational aims and future plans of the School Isummarised on
pa8e 181 and, once approved by Governors, becomes a tool for use by the key management personnel
to inform operational planning and dec15ion making.
The Governlng 8ody also keeps under review the facilitie5 avallable to pupils and staff on all three sites
and the extent to which additional or improved resources may facllitate the achievement of the
development plan tar8ets.
Prlnclpal actlvlty
The School's principal activity, as specified In the Memorandum of Assoclatlon, Is the advancement of
education and In this the School has aBain had a successful year.
The School roll averaged 1,24412020.. 1,2871 pupils across all year group5 from Reception upwards
with an additional 83 pupils 12020= 731 in Kindergarterb on a full or part time basis. The School
continues to maintain the high standards and ethos for which The Kinls School Worcester ha5 become
known.
Public benefit
The King's School Worcester remains committed to the aim of providing public benefit. In setting the
School's objectives and planning its activities the Governors, as charity trustees, have 8iven careful
consideration to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit requirements (under
the Charities Act 20111 and in particular to it5 supplementary public benefit guidance on advancing
education and on fee-charging. Whilst the aims of the School include maintaining and enhancing the
academic success of its pupils, the School welcomes pupils from 311 background5 and it is important
that access to the education offered is not restricted to those who can afford the fees.

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The Governor5 believe that pupils beneflt from learning within a diverse communlty and established
the School's Bursary S(heme land ￿lated Oevelopment Office fundraising function). In 2017 the
Foundation launched a campaign to raise additional funds for bursaries. The Governors, policy Is to
award grants and bursaries on the basis of educational ability and parental means (subject to any
restrictlons imposed by any donor of the funds) to enable pupils to join the School, or to ensure
continuity of education if this would otherwise be at risk due to unforeseen hord5hip or temporary
difficulty.
The pupils who attend the School and who receive financlal support contribute to the whole school
community in a variety of ways, conferrlng benefit upon the whole Instltution and, in some cases, to
the wider community. Financial support is provided not only throu8h bursarles but also throu8h the
provision of scholarships, 8rants and fee concession5. Thls year the School provided financial support
totaling £2.Om to 486 pup51s12020.' £1.82m to 448 pupi151. Within this, mean tested awards ranBin8
from IO% to 100% remission totaling £0.67m were made to 82 pupils12020.. £0.58m to 78 pupils),
with further grants to assist with the cost of extra-curricular activities, equipment and school trlp5. Of
this total number, 16 pupi15 benefitted from IC(J% remission of fees, with a further 19 receivin8 awards
equivalent to at least 75% fee remi55ion.
The Governors take5 the view that the provlslon of bursarie5 15 important but not to the exclusion of
the much wider benefit that the School provides to the community. The School engages in many other
activltles that provlde wider publlc benefit. In normal tlmes examples range from the provision of
facillties for local schools, charities and community groups public acce55 to cultural and educational
event5, activities and productions and a number of well-establlshed partnerships wlth local
maintalned Senior and primary schools. Activities included inter school quizzes al primary level for
local schools, math's challenges, workshops in music, sports and drama. Unfortunately, Covid-19
restrictions meant that many activltles and events did not take place In th55 academic year.
Pupils within all three schools are encoura8ed to develop an awareness of the social context of the
education they receive at the School and en8a8e in fund raislng activities on behalf of a wide range of
local, natlonal and international charltles. Thls has been particularly pertinent given the current
pandemic.
The School is a member of the Rivers Teachin8 Alliance sharing best practices and has taken students
from Gloucester and Worcester Universities, amon8St others, on initial teacher tralning courses or
PGCE.

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STRATEGIC REPORT
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Senior School review of achievements and performance for the year
Fundralslng performance
The Foundation Development fund raising initiative is a long-term programme, which is the
re5pon5ibility of the Foundation Development Office IFDOI. The FDO fundraises for the benefit of the
School through The King's School Worcester Development Trust. with appropriate FDO costs borne by
the Trust. This arrangement offers 8reater assurance to donors about the custody of their gifts. and
aims to encourage a broader tross section of the constituent members of the wider school community
to en8a8e with fund raisin8 activities.
The School has a long-term bursary fund raising strategy, the aim of which is to fulfll the orlglnal
oblective set by Henry Vlll of supportin8 40 free places at the School.
Investment pollcyl obJertlve5 and performance
The Inve5tment5 currently held by the charity are not materlal. They are, for the most part, invested
through CCLA Management Limited in either COIF charity fund5 or CBF Church of England Funds and
no formal Investment performance review is considered necessary.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Results for the year
The arrival of Coronavirus In February 2020 had a devastating impact on the entire country and, a5
for all 5choo15, Caused significant challenges for the Foundation and its community of pupils, parents
and staff. The Autumn 2020 term hat1 the challenge of needing to operate in year group bubble5 and
many of the normal school activities had to be cancelled or postponed. Parallel runnlng a remote
learnlng provlslon became the new norm. Kin8's puplls showed great commitment and excelled in
the new learning environment.
The Impact of Covid-19 has continued into 2020121. The Governors held the fees at 2019120 levels
and the School has absorbed the cost of implementin8 a Covid-19 secure envlronment to meet
government guidance. These costs amounted to £352k for the year whlch was partially offset by Job
Retention Scheme Grant of £86,0￿.
The Sprin8 term saw a second lockdown, while the School remained open for key workers thls was
run in parallel with the remote learning provision. A fee reduction of 5.85%1£289kl was given for the
Spring term for all years with the exception of Kindergarten which remained opened durln8 thls
time.
Numerous sensitivity analysis exercise5 have been done to stress test different scenarios and the
School has taken out a Continuing Bu5ines5 Interruption Loan to support cash requirements.
We are immensely grateful for the support and encouragement we have received from parents
during thi5 period.
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The foundation kept tlose control of resources overthe year and as a result has reported a srnall deficit
of £27,000. The Governors are pleased with this result In what ha5 been a very challenging year.
The net outgoing resources of the group for the year from operations were £71,OC%J12020- £165.0001.
The net decrease in funds for the year was £27,00012020- £162,000).
The net outgoing resources for the year from operations of £71,01)J 15 better than was expected for
the year. The fact that the School hos reported a net outflow of results, while not svrprisin8, is below
the optimum level that the school consider5 necessary to be able to continue to finance the future
development of the school's faci1Sties and educational programme. The school development plans
Include a number of initiatives for 2021122 and 2022123 intended to address the net Income
requirements of the school for future investment however, the school Is cautious in terms of acting
against these plans whlle the future impact of Covld- 19 remains uncertaln.
Reserves Level and Policv
The school's Reserve5 Pollcy is to maintain sufficlent unrestricted income reserves to enable It to meet
its short-term financial obligations in the event of an unexpected revenue shortfall and to rely upon
its reali5able general purposes fixed assets as adequate cover for the School's longer-term financial
obliBations, including the actuarially calculated but transient funding deficlt of £0.65m on the School's
defined benefit staff pension scheme that under FR5102 is accrued as a Ilability.
The School's unrestricted reserves are deployed as fund5 for part of the school's premises and
equipment and at the year-end free reserves represented a balance of £4.6m 12020.. E3ml. The
Governors consider that free reserves in the order of £4.2m. or approximately three months,
expenditure, would be desirable in order to cover the rlsks and uncertainties of operoting a5 an
Independent educational establishment.
The long-term policy objective is therefore to bulld up reserves out of annual operating surpluses,
supplemented by Foundatlon Development fundraising, until that level is reached, subject to the prior
demands of further capital expenditure to equip the school with the up-to-date facilities needed to
maintain the Standard of educatlonal services currently provided.
The school's tangible fixed assets are all held for use by the school as disclosed in note 10 to the
financial statements. Given the specialist nature of the school's land and buildings, Governors are
unable to comment on the market value of such properties and whether this is materially different
from thot Shown in the financial statements.
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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Review of achievements and perforrnance for the year
The Kin8's community were dellghted to welcome Mr Gareth Doodes a5 Headmaster and Foundation
CEO. Despite the significant and varying challenges of Covid, the Foundatlon Is proud of how it coped
with quickly developin8 regulatory environment and every effort wa5 made to continue the education
of pupi15 whilst ensuring the safety and welfare of all in the community was paramount.
The than8es to the public examination 5yStem created considerable uncertainty for pupils, parents
and staff but meticulous planning of how to implement Teacher Awarded Grades ITAGS) and
transparent communlcation helped pupi15 to achieve their very best.
The exam results thls year were the product of the Teacher Assessed 8rade5 process. Schools were
required to creale a policy which was approved by JCQ. Once results were 5ubmilted to exam boards,
Kin8'5 wa5 sampled in 6 subjects where all documentation and pupil work was submitted to the exam
boards. Klng's was not requlred to make any changes following these subm1551on5. The whole process
created an extraordinary amount of extra work for teaching Staff and Heads of Department over
Easter and durin8 the summer tem. The commitment of the whole staff body was incredlble.
GCSE..
76% of our pupils achieved grade 9-7 and 99.4% achieved grades 9 to 4.
66 pupils157% of the cohort) were awarded grades 9 to 7 in all their sublects with five puplls
achieving grade 9s in 11 subjects.
79 puplls168% of the cohort) were awarded 9 to 7 in 8 subjects or more.
A, Level..
76% A'1& 90.2% A'B, 98.4% A-C.
14 puplls received A* In all their subject5.
74 students161%1 received A. or A 8rades in all their subjects.
In the spring term the entrance exam and the FF and U6 mocks took place on Ilne wlth the invigilation
teams working over Mlcrosoft teams and the exam delivered to candidates over a secure exam
platform.
All parents, evening took place online through a (iedicated platform. Feedback from parents has been
very positive with multiple requests to keep this system on an ongoing basis. They very much
appreciate the facillty to take part in calm and prNate conver5ation5 from the comfort of their own
homes or offices.
In the wider school year, all le550ns took place regardless of the amount of teachers and puplls
isolating. A team of Old Vlgornlan IOVI graduates was recruited on iero hour5 contracl so that if a
staff member was isolating, Iheir le550n could be beamed into the classroom and the pupils had all
the resources they needed from one of these flexlble teachlnE supervisors. If pupils were isolating
they could take part in lessons alongside their classmates who were in school by the teacher launching
a hybrid le550n over Teams. During lockdown, all lessons took place on a full timetable over Teams.
The year finished v4ith all year groups at the usual points in the curriculum with all normal academlc
processes having taken place with regards to exams.
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This year we were honoured to be invited to remain as a Trinity Arts Award Champion Centre, in
recognition of the excellent and highly effective programme which 15 lead by our Head of Drama. To
achieve their Arts Award, pupils take on thallenges In an art form, participate in arts activities,
experlence arts events, get inspired by artist5 and Share their arts skills with others. They create
portfolio to keep a record of their creative journey. Along the way they are sUPPOrted by an Arts Award
Adviser, acting as asse55or, fa¢ilitator and mentor. Here at Kin¢s, we are fortunate to have eight
Trlnlty College-trained Arts Award Advisers acros5 the Departmenis of Music. Art. Dance and Drama,
and once again our cohorts were entered for, and succeeded in securin8, one of the nationally
recognised qualifications.
The school has also enjoyed notable success over the past year in LAMDA, the London Academy of
Music and Dramatlc Art quallflcation5. In a year where teachlng was beset by potentlal disruption from
COVID-19 and where ever more innovation was required to deliver lessons safely and enable all to
achieve, we are delighted that our 72 entrants attained a 100% pa55 rate with 54% at Distlnction and
43% at Merit. Further, 35 of the qualifications are UCAS point-earning, Grade 6-8 level certlficates. In
addition to these opportunities. our Drama and Dance Departments performed in a ran8e of
productions whlch were recorded and shared wlth virtual audiences.
King's ensured that its muslc provision over the past year was maintained, wlth Open Mic nights
broadcast remotely and Young Performers, and Concerts also recorded and shared wlth virtual
audlences. The pressures presented by the bubbling of year groups never once deterred our staff and
puplls attended rehearsals outside, In small groups and live via Teams.
In Sport, Kln8'5 set about handling the absence of fixtures by offering Saturday trainin8 practices which
drew on creative ways of enabling pupils to enjoy sport as well as develop their skills. After school
practices and varied and exciting ways to get active continLted too with hS8hll8hts such as our Year 7
and 8 Athletlcs Club drawing 100 pupils a week and our Jantastic charity challenge where each day in
January pupi15 were 8iven ideas of ways to be active for at least 30 minute5.
All of thls outstandlng work and achlevement has only been possible because of the exceptlonal
efforts of our teaching and support staff. The Governors are both grateful and full of admiration for
the work they have done In the past year, In the most difficult of circumstances and as they continue
to do.
Klng's Hawford
Once again, we are delighted with the determined and positive approach taken by the children of
Hawford, particularly given the disruption caused by Cov5d. The children impressed with their calm
focus and showed a good deal of determination, working hard and performing to the best of thelr
Flfteen Ihalfl of our Year 6 children received scholarships or other awards to King's or other senior
Schools.
Currlculum development continues to be a key focus, to ensure that it is innovative, excitin8 and
relevant to the changing world in which we live. We managed to reinstate educational vi51t5 and all
vears, from Reception to Year 6, had at least one trlp or vlslt in the Summer Term,. including a
wonderful Leavers Camp Out on the field at Hawford.
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Pvp115 have a voice at Hawford and our busy School Council have pushed through several initiatives
such as.. equipment for all years to play with at breaks,. a child friendly Covid update assembly for the
School,. Yoga Fridays which led to whole school mindfulness sessions and a buddy system for children
In School that was introduced in September.
The Hawford Sustainablllty Drive is a key feature of School Development Plan.. We set up Eeo Council
and elected members from Reception to Y6- working towards earning an Eco-schools Green Flag. We
ran an internal review to identify three key areas to develop at Hawford Biodiver51ty, Global
Citizenship and Energy. The Eco-council ran the 'switch it off, competition and built links with Project
Gambia who we supported wilh a large donatlon of old-style uniform. SustalnabSllty Is now embedded
in curriculum throu8h Humanities and Skills sessions such as Eco-Artists, Gardening, Outdoor
Explorers, Sustainability Broadcasters and KH Radio's Bi8 Green Idea.
Dance, music and sport are a fundamental part of the curriculum and a fun and energetic part of the
School week. The children and staff enjoyed many of our special days, including.. Masked Mayhem,
Fancy dre55 Charity Day, Towpath Trek, ABBA Oay and a Green Charity Day, with a very memorable
cereal box domino rally and a sustainable Fashion Show. We have also enjoyed a Talent Show, Science
Day, World Book Day, Languages Day, Deaf Awareness week, Mental Health Awarene55 week. the
Great Hawford Bake Off and Jim Turner Dav.
Finally, we have continued to be mindful of and proactive wlth our children's mental health. Worry
boxes in areas around school encourage chlldren to share the load In Mental Health Awareness week.
and the eth05 of the school 15 that a problem shared is a problem halved. The week was packed full of
opportunities for the children to try new things, relax and spend some down time with their friends,
and for 50rne quiet contemplation and reflection.
Lessons continued remotely durlng lockdown. The tremendous effort put into learning new skills
demonstrated the resilience and versatility of the staff and children. The staff worked hard to ensure
that the essence of Hawford was not lost, with assemblies, challenges, form times and parental
meetings, and the children's mental health and wellbeing has been at the forefront of everyone's
efforts.
Kln8's St Alban'$
2020121 saw many challenges and the need for staff and children to be resilient and adaptable. King's
St Alban's embraced the many COVID challenges and managed to continue to offer high qualitv
teaching and co-curricular provision in varled and difficult circumstances. The bubble system ensued
all year and 50 a Second play Space was created and strict rotas were in place.
When in lockdown, teacher5 embraced Showbie and Cla55 Dojo and a full curriculum was followed.
About 35% of children remained at school as part of key worker care. Assemblies, Chapel services,
clubs and form periods all continued throughout the year as actual, digital or hybrid event5. Pastoral
care was paramount.. teachers made numerous checks in calls to families and the reopening motto on
8th March was getting children 'happily back into routlnes., Feedback from an independent parent
survey in December 2020 wa5 very positive.
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IS children receNed a scholarship or other award to King's and all but two Year 6 children made this
move. The focus on mlndfulness continued and the school embraced number doy, world kindness
day. world mental health day and lan8uaBes day. Sport was offered digitally with 'KSA Kick Start 2021,
provin8 very popular. A running, walking, cycling or scootering charity event led to a doubling of the
target. 1288 miles being covered and an excellent sum being raised for the Trussel Trust. Clubs were
very popular in the summer term. Despite COVID, there was a lot of artivity in the Art5 and the school
continues to work towards the Artsmark Award. Two plays, numerous virtual concerts and a number
of dance events took place. There were ten Cathedral Chorister5 at school in 20121 and they developed
well in trying circumstances. Chorslterships are now available to boys and girls and we now have our
rirst girl Chorister. Each cla55 produced a COVID time capsule to be opened when the cohort reaches
Year 131 Pupil voice remains strong and a new eco club is proving popular. The Nursery is now well
established and has won a national award.
The year ended on a high as guidance allowed more flexibility and we held two sports days, a summer
show. Pre-Prep a55emblies for parents and a Speech Day. Many new skills and experlences have been
embedded into the curriculum. None of this would have been posslble without the hard work and
commitment of the staff and children who embraced new teaching and learnlng methods with
courage and 5tren8th of purpose.
Alumni Relatlonl
There is an active Old Vigornian IOVI network which is very much en8a8ed with the School; this
engagement is underpinned by the work of the Development and Alumni Relations team. Whilst
2020121 has been a year of fewer OV in-person events, there have been numerous virtual
opportunities for Ovs to take part in school careers and other informative and Social events, rangin8
from 'An Evening with International Conductor, Nicholas Cle0bur￿ to a large group of Ovs taklng part
In a King's-led physical challenge, 'Around the World..
Social Media has also continued to be a valuable tool for engaging with Ovs and the wSder Kin8'5 family
and there has been an increase in social media engagement throughout the year, via the bespoke Old
Vigorrbians chonnels of Facebook, twitter and Linkedln. Similarly, there has been an increase In
subscriptlons to the weekly OV new51etters, which contain a wide and varled selection of articles on
OV and King's School news.
The principle fundraising activity for the School and the Kin￿5 School Worcester Development Trust
has been- and continues to be- for pupil bursarles and the Trust supported 13.5 bursaries durin8 the
year to July 2021. The Trust funds come from external donations from individuals and, despite the
impact of covid on the ability to meet indivlduals and hold fundraising event5, the Development Office
Still raised In excess of £350,000.
The School remain very grateful for the support provided by Ovs, parents and other members of the
local community, both in terms of volunteering, advice, time and financial contribution5.
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Streamllned Energy and Carbon Reporting {SECR} Dlsclosure
Emlsslons Stsmmary
The SECR disclosure presents our carbon footprint emisslons; an appropriate intensity
metric; the total energy use of electricity, 835 and transport fuel- and an ener8y efficiency
actions Summary.
Energy consumption used to calculate emi55ions Ikwhl
Emissions from consumption of gas (Scope 11 tC02e
Emissions from combustion of fuel for transport purposes (Scope 11 tC02e
Emissions from the generation of bioener8y15cope 11 tC02e
Emissions from combustion of oll for heating purposes (Scope 11 tC02e
Emi551ons from purchased electricity (Scope 2. location basedl tC02e
Emissions from business travel in employee owned vehlcles1Scope 31 tC02e
Emlssions from consumptlon of bioener8y (Out of Scope) tC02e
Total Gross tC02e based on above
4,770,757
517
20
107
213
118
991
Intensity Ratio ItC02eltotal pupllsl
0.7468
SECR Methodo108y notes
Reporting period
I" Au8USt 2020 to 31" July 2021
Boundary (consolidation approachl
Operatlonal approach
Alignment wlth flnancial reporting
SECR disclosure Is prepared In Ilne with King's
School annual accounts made up to 31" July 2021
Emlsslon and converslon factor Source UK Government GHG Conversion Fartors for
Company Reporting
Calculation method
Activity data x Emission Factor- GHG emissions
Activity data x Conversion factor= kwh
consumption
Rounding
The results in the table are expressed in tons C02
and may not add up precisely due to rounding
Other relevant information
Diesel, petrol and EV split not available for business
mileage, therefore factor for"Unknown" used from
conversion table
Reason for intensity metric choice
King's School is an independent day school,
therefore, the appropriate intensity metric is pupil
umber5
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b. Eneryy Efficiency Actlon Summary
The School continue5 to achieve direct savings in energy and asSOClated carbon emissions,
through operational and technological improvements, including:
A phased programme to replate exi5tin8 li8hting with energy efficient LED lighting.
Lights have been replaced Ir) one 5POrts hall, swimming pool, the dinin8 hall and part
of the science building, part of the office space and a teaching block at King's St
Alban's. The programme has continued to King's Hawford with li8ht5 replaced in the
dlning room, music room and four of the teachin8 classrooms.
New bulldin8s and refurbishments use natural ventllation.
The Keyes Building at the senior School uses bio-mass bollers.
Building management systems have been extended throughout the Foundatlon to
reduce energy costs.
Sensor controlled IlghtinB is Installed In new buildings and refurblshments.
The Bartholomew Barn sPOrt5 hall at King's Hawford is passivhaus accredited and
the Keyes Buildin8 15 built to passlvhaus standard.
A programme Is In place to replace all single glazed w5ndows with energy efflcient double-
81a2e(i units. The school continues to look at replacin8 boiler5 Wlth more energy efficient
units.
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ANNUAL REPORT OFTHE GOVERNORS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
FUTURE PLANS
The School's Development Plan is subject to annual review alongside the approval each year of the
medium-term Strategic Plan for the charity. However, the impact of the last elghteen months has
meant that a hold has been put on some projects until the new Headmaster, Gareth Doode5, has the
OPF)Ortunity to review them and Covid-19 no longer places constraints on the normal life of the School.
During the current restrictions the main aim is to provide a high quality of education includlng a virtual
school when needed, and to ensure the staff and pupil's well-bein8 durin8 these difficult times.
The key aims and objectives which underpin planning are:
To mointoin and enhance, by meon5 of careful monitoring of the progress of each pupil;
settin8 appropriate tar8ets and by providin8 effectlve feedback, the current high standards of
academic achievement as rnea5ured by external examlnatlons and Independent value-added
criteria.
To continue to focus on the (ievelopment in pupils of self-esteem, reslllence and independent
learnin8 skills.
To continue to review staff development and related matters In order to be an outstandlng
school at which to be a member of staff.
To maintain and develop further existing local partnerships, and to ensure that the School
both plays a significant part in the life of and shares facilities with the local communltv.
To promote widely the availability of ICiJ% fee remission places to ocademically able pupils
and to at least malntain the existing level of funding for means tested bursaries.
To promote recruitment into the Foundation and to generate additional income sources to
support the educatlonal offer.
To promote the wider communlty use of the sports. dance and drama facllltles available wlthln
the Foundation.
To fundraise for a bursary fund capable of supportin8 the equlvalent of 40 free places In
perpetuity.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Board of Governors Is responsible for the management of the ri5k5 faced by the charity. Risks are
identified, assessed and tontrolled throughout the year. The School employs a Health and Safety
adviser and engages professional advisers as required.
A formal review of the charity's Risk Register is undertaken by the Senior Leadership Team and the
Board on a termly basis.
The key tontrols used by the School to minimise and manage risk include..
Formal agenda5 for all Commitlee and Board meetings.
Advance circulation of detailed briefin8 papers prior to Committee and Board meetings.
Comprehensive strategic planning, budgeting and cash flow forecasting.
Established organisational structure and lines of reporting.
Formal written policies and procedures.
Vetting procedures as required by law for the protection of the vulnerable.
Circulation of all minutes of the standing Health and Safety Commitlee to all Governors.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
The Governors have reviewed and endorsed the Rlsk Register as a summary of the principal areas of
the schools, operations and the major risks faced in each of these areas, examples of which include:
Parents, ability to pay fees durin8 times of economic uncertainty.
The effect of legislative changes relating to compliance. staff costs including the employer5.
pension provision, and charitable status.
The Impact of demographic changes and the development and expansion of local schools
upon pupil numbers.
The Impact of Covld-19 has had a si8nificant impact on the School. The lockdown continued into the
Summer Term 2020 and returned again in the Spring Term 2021, In between times the School ha5
adapted successfully to government guidelines. The School is managing the risk to its cash flow by
reviewing its cost base and asset aspirations. The School has taken advantage of the Coronavirus lob
Retention Scheme ICJRSI and furloughed a large number of staff. The Governors have considered a
number of scenarlos and successfully applied for a Continuing Business Interruption Loan to facilitate
the short term cash flow and they have reviewed the School's cash flow for the next eighteen months.
The Governors consider that the School has the funds to manage the cash position, subject to anv
unforeseen circumstances related to Covld-19.
In the opinion of the Governors, and desplte the pressures brought about by Covld-19 and lockdown,
that the resources and management processes withln the schools should, under normal condltlons,
allow these risk5 to be mltl8ated to an acceptable level in their day to day operation5. Indeed, given
the lessons learned durin8 this pandemic the School 15 in a much stronger position to adapt to future
challenges. The Governors are mindful of the forever changing landscape and continue to monitor the
pandemic and its impact on the School. It is recognised that systems can only provide reasonable but
not absolute assurance that ma5or rlsks have been adequately manage(l.
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
The Governor5 Iwho are also the directors of The King's School Worcesterforthe purposes of company
lawl are respon51ble for preparing the Governors, Annual Report and the financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United KinBdorn Generally Accepted AccountSng Practice (United
Kingdom Accounting Siandard51.
Under company law the Governors are required to prepare financial statements for each financial
year. The Governors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satlsfled that they give
a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and the group and of the incoming
resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure of the charitable 8roup
for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Governor5 are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consiStently,'
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,.
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent-
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state whether appllcable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company wlll contlnue In business.
The Governors are responsible for keeping adequate accountlng records that are sufficient to show
and explain the charitable tompany's and the group's transactions, and disc105e with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial posltion of the charitable company and the group, enabling them to
ensure that the financial 5talements comply with the Companie5 Act 2006 and the piovisions of the
charity's tonstitution. They ore also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charltable company
and the group and for taklng reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
Irre8ularities.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO AUDITOR
In so far as each of the Directors of the charitable company, as member5 of the Governing Body, at
the date of approval of this report Is aware, there is no relevant audlt Information linformalion needed
by the School's auditor in connection with preparlng the audit report) of which the School's and group
audltor is unaware. Each member of the Governlng Body ha5 taken all the steps that ought to be taken
a5 a Governor in order to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establlsh
that the School's audltor Is aware of that information.
AUDITOR
The Board of Governors has decided to recommend Crowe UK LLP for re-appointment as statutory
auditor to the company. Crowe UK LLP have expressed their willingne55 to continue to act and a
resolution proposing their re-appointment will be submitted to the forthcomin8 Annual General
Meetln8.
This Governors, Annual Report, prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and Companies Act 2006, was
approved by the Board of Governor5 of The King's School Worcester on the 10 December 2021
including In their capacity a5 company directors approving the Strateglc Report contained therein, and
is signed as authorised on its behalf by..
Mrs P Preston
Chairman of Governors
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
Opinlon
We have audited the financial statement5 of The Kin8's School Worcester for the year ended 31 July
2021 whlch comprise the consolidated statement of financial activities, the consolidated and charity
balance sheets, the consolidated cash flow statement and notes to the financial statements,
including a summary of Significant accounting pollcles. The financial reporting framework that has
been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards,
including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK
and Republic of Ireland Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our oplnion the financlal statements..
glve a true and fair view of the state of the group's and the charitable company's affalrs a5 at
31 July 2021 and of the 8roup's incoming resource5 and application of resources, includin8
its income and expendlture for the year then ended,.
have been properly prepared in accordance wlth Unlted Klngdom Generally Accepted
Accountlng Practlce; and
have been prepared In accordance with the requlrements of the Companie5 Act 2C*)6.
BJ515 tor oplnlon
We conducted our audlt In accordance wlth International Standards on Auditin8 IUKI IISAS IUKII and
applicable law. Our ￿ 5ponsibllitles under those standards are further described in the Audltorfs
responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are Independent
of the 8roup in accordance with the ethical requirement5 that are relevant to our audit of the
financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfllled our other
ethical responslbilities in accordance wlth these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence
we have obtalned Is sufficient and approprlate to provide a ba515 for our opinion.
Concluslons r¢latln8 to 8olnz concern
In audltlng the flnancial statements, we have concluded that the governor's use of the 8oln8 concern
basi5 of accountlng In the preparation of the financial 5tatement5 15 appropriate.
Ba5e(l on the work we have performed. we have not identified any material uncertaintles relatln8 to
events or conditions that, individually or tollectlvely, may cast significant doubt on the charitable
company'5 ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when
the financial 5tatement5 are authorlsed for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the governors with respect to golng concern are
described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other Infom)atlon
The Eovernors are responsible forthe other information contained within the annual report. The other
information comprises the information included in the annual report, other than the financial
statement5 and our auditor's report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover
the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not
express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
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TO THE MEMBERS OF KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
Our responsibility is to read the other information and, In doing so, consider whether the other
information 15 materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtalned In
the audit or otherwise appears to be materlally misstated. If we identify such material
intonsistencies or apparent material mis5tatement5, we are required to determine whether this
gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work
we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other Informotion, we
are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Oplnlons on other matters prescrlbed by the Companles Act 2006
In our opinion based on the work undertaken In the course of our audlt
the informètion given in the Governors, report, which includes the dlrertors, report and the
strategic report prepared for the purposes of company law, for the financlal year for which
the flnancial statements are prepared is conslstent with the financial statements,. and
the strategic report and the directors, report included within the Governors, report have
been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requlrement5.
Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by emceplion
In light of the knowled8e and understandlng of the group and the charitable company and thelr
environment obtained In the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstotements In
the Strategic report or the directors, report included wlthin the Governors, report.
In light of the knowledge and understanding of the charltable company and theSr environment
obtalned in the course of the audit, we have not Sdentified material mlsstatements in the strategic
report or the directors, report included withln the Governors, report.
We have nothing to report In respect of the lollowlng matters in relation to which the Companies
Art 2006 requires us to report to you If, In our oplnion..
the parent company has not kept adequate accounting records,. or
the parent company financial statements are not in agreement with the accountin8 records
and returns,. or
certain disclosures of governors, remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our au(lit.
Responsibilitles of governors
A5 explained more fully in the Governors. responsibilities statement on page 19 the governors (who
are also the director5 of the charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible
for the preparatlon of the financial statements and for belng satisfied that they give a true and fair
view, and for such internal control a5 the governors determine is necessary to enable the
preparation of financlal statements that are free from material mi55tatement, whether due to fraud
or error.
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'5 REPORT
TOTHE MEMBERS OF KINGS SCHOOL WORCESTER
In preparing the financial statements, the governors are responsible for assessing the charltable
company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable. matter5 related to 80in8
concern and using the going concern basis of accountin8 unless the governors either intend to
liquidate the charitable company or to cease operation5, or have no reallstlc alternative but to do so,
Auditoes respon51bSlltles for the audlt of the flnanclal statement5
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements os a
whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to Issue an auditorfs
report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of a55urance, but is not a
guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISA5 IUKI will always detect a material
misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered
material if, individually or in the a88regate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the
etonomic decisions of users taken on the ba515 of these flnanclal statements.
Extent to whlGh th• audlt was conlldered capable of detectlng Irr•9ularltl•i, Includlng fraud
IrregularStles, Including fraud, are instances of non-compliance wlth laws and regulations. We desi8n
procedures In line wlth our responsibilitie5, Outlined above. to detect mater5al misstatements in
respect of IrregLJlaritle5, Including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of
detecting Irre8ularlties, Including fraud is detailed below-
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks wlthln whSch the charlty and
group operates, focusing on those laws and regulations that have a dlrect effect on the
determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statement5. The laws and
regulatlons we considered in thls context were the Charltles Act 2011, together wlth the Charltle5
SORP IFRS 1021. We assessed the required compliance wlth these laws and regulations as part of our
audit procedures on the related financial statement items.
In addition, we considered provisions of other laws and re8ulatlons that do not have a direct effect on
the financial Statements but compliance with which might be fundamental to the charlty's and the
group's abillty to operate or to avoid a material penalty. We also considered the opportunitie5 and
incentives that may exlst within the charitable company and the group for fraud. The laws and
regulations we considered in thls context for the UK operations were The Education Ilndependent
School Standards) Regulations 2014.
Auditing standards limit the required audit procedures to idenlify non-compliance with these laws and
regulations to enquiry of governors and other management and inspection of regulatory and le8al
correspondence. If any.
We Identified the greatest risk of material Impact on the linancial statements from irregularities,
including fraud, to be with the completeness and accuracy of non-fee income, and the override of
controls by management. Our audit procedures to respond to these risks included enquirie5 of
management, the bursar and the Finance & General Purp05e5 Committee about their own
i¢Jentification and assessment of the risks of irregularitles. sample testing on the p05ting of journals,
reviewing accounting estimates for biases, designing audit procedures over non-fee income,
reviewin8 regulatory correspondence with the Charity Commission, Independent Schools
Inspectorate, Ofsted and reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance.
Owing to the inherent Ilmitations of an audit, there is an unavoldable risk that we may not have
detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even thouBh we have properlv
planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards.
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For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. In addition, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. 

## **Use of our report** 

This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 


Guy Biggin Senior Statutory Auditor 

For and on behalf of **Crowe U.K. LLP** Statutory Auditor 4th Floor, St James House St James Square Cheltenham GLS03PR 

Date: 20 December 2021 

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
Unrestrfcted Restrirted Endowed
Funds
Funds
Funds
2021
2020
Total
Total
Note
£'coo
£'ooo
£'ooo
Income and endowments from:
Charitable activities
School fee5 receivable
Anclllary trading income
15,717
397
15,717
397
15,280
743
Other tradlni artSvltles
Non-ancillary trading income
Other activities
82
71
115
32
71
Investments
Interest and investment income
26
Voluntsry sources
Grants and donations
86
229
315
572
Total Incomlng re$ources
16,358
232
16.591
16,768
Expendlture on:
Ralslng funds
Non-ancillary trading
Financing costs
Fundraisln8 and development
Total
62
161
134
51
130
51
130
271
271
357
Charltable actlvltles
Educatlon and grant making
Penslon scheme re-measurement of the
estimate of past servlce costs
Total expendlture
16,175
222
16,397
16,562
22
161
14
16,440
222
16,662
16,933
Net loutgoingl fund5 from operations
before transfers & Investment gains
1821
24
158)
io
1711
(165)
Gains on investments
Net Ideflcltl
Transfers between funds
Net movement In funds for the year
Fund balances brought forward at
l August 2020
Fund balances carried forward at
31 July 2021
li
15
25
171
18
1271
(162)
21
(271
(162J
23,210
343
52
23.605
23,767
21
23,159
361
58
23,578
23,605
The notes on page5 30 to 54 torm part of these financlal statements.
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THE KING'S SCHOOLWORCESTER
CONSOLIDATED SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE AccOu￿r
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
2021
2020
Unrestrfrted and
Restricted Funds
Unrestrirted and
Restricted Fund5
Total
Totol
£'fy)o
£'ooo
INCOME FROM:
Charltable actlYltl¢s
School fees
15,717
397
15,280
743
Ancillary tradlng
other tradin8 actl¥ltles
Fundraising trading
Other income
115
71
32
Investments
Dividends, bank and other interest
Voluntary source5
Grants and donatlons
26
-unrestricted
420
-Restrlcted
229
152
Total Income
16,591
16,768
Expendlture on:
RaSslng funds
Tradlng costs
FinancinB Costs
Development costs
Charltable actlvltles
90
62
51
161
130
134
Education and grant-making
Penslon scheme re-measurement
16.397
16.562
14
Total expendlture
16.662
16,933
Net Ideficitl before investment gains and
Inter-fund transfers
(71)
44
(165J
Net investment gain5 for the year
Net (deficitll income for the year
(27)
(162)
The above Summary Income and Expenditure Account represents the total unrestrlcted and restricted
income and expenditure as shown in the consolidated Statement of Financial Activities on page 25
and its presentation is required under the Companies Act 2006.
The notes on pages 30 to 54 form part of these financial Statements.
26

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
CONSOLIDATED AND SCHOOL BALANCE SHEETS
AS AT 31 JULY 2021
Company
04776324
Reglstered
No:
Con501idated
School
2021
2020
2021
2020
Notes
eooo
FIXED ASSETS
Tanglble assets
Securities investments
io
li
22.390
23.289
264
23,553
22￿90
23,289
264
22.698
22,698
23,553
CURRENT ASSErs
Stock
Debtors
Cash and deposit5
17
563
6,961
7,541
12
590
6,896
7,487
5,490
6,174
5.414
6,103
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors payable wlthin one
year
13
2,646
2,236
2,602
2.230
NET CURRENT ASSETS
4.895
3,938
4,885
3,873
TOTAL ASSET5 LESS CURRENT
UABIUTIES
27.593
27,491
27,583
27.426
LONG TERM LIABILITIES
Creditors payable after one year
Pen5i0n Scherne funding deficit
14
3,367
3,171
715
3,367
3,171
715
NET ASSETS
23,578
23.605
23,568
23,540
REPRESENTEO BY:
ENDOWED FUNDS
21
52
52
RESTRICTED FUNDS
21
361
343
361
343
uNRESTRl￿ED FUNDS
General reserve
21
23,159
23.210
23,149
23,145
23,578
23,605
23.568
23,540
These flnanclal statements were approved by the Governing Body on the 10 December 2021
d were signed on its behalf by
P Preston
Chairman of Governors
DBDale
Chairman of the Finance and General
Purposes Committee
The notes on pages 30 to 54 fomi part of these financial statements.
27

THE KING'S SCHOOLWORCESTER
CONSOLIDATED CASHFLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
2021
Note £'(KJO £'II)O £'ooo
2020
Net cash inflow from operatlons
Net cash provided by operatin8 actlvltles
1.148
519
Cash flows from Investln& actlvltles:
Payments for tangible fixed a5setS
Proceeds on sale of fixed assets
Inve5trnent Income and bank Interest received
Net cash (used In) Investlng actlvltles
(161
f49J
26
115)
Cash flows fmm flnanclni artlvltles:
Loan advances (net of repayment51
Loan repayments
Pension deficlt payments
Finance costs paid
1,000
1552)
(67)
157)
(533)
(65J
1152J
Net cash provlded by flnan¢ln8 artSvltles
Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the reportlni
perlod
324
fl,216)
1,471
(246)
Cash and cash equlvalents at l Auzust 2020
5,490
5, 736
Cash and ¢ash equlvalents at 31 July 2021
6,961
5,490
The notes on pages 30 to 54 form part of these financlal ststements.
28

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TOTHE CONSOLIDATED CASHFLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31JULY 2021
Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operatlng activities
2021
2020
£'rm £'ooo £'ooo
Net incorne resources
(27
(162)
Elimination of non-operating cash flows..
Gains on investments
(3J
Investment Income
(26J
Finance costs
57
152
Deflned beneflt penslon scheme finance cost
Deflned beneflt penslon scheme re-measurement
14
Depreciatlon charge
915
1,041
Profit on sale of fixed assets
f8)
Ilncreasel/Decrease In Stock
(16)
Decrease in debtors
Izi
41
(Decrease) I Increase in credltors (excluding fees in
advance scheme and deposit51
285
{454J
(Decrease) In fee5 in advance scheme credltors
(146)
185)
Increase / (Decrease) in parents, dep051ts
13)
1,175
Net cash Inflow
1,148
519
Analysls of cash and cash equlvalents
2021
£'ooo
2020
Cash
Bank
6,959
5,498
6,961
5,490
The notes on page5 30 to 54 form part of these financial statements.
29

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
I. ACCOUNTING POUCIES
The School is a Public Benefit Entity registered as a charity in England and Wales and a company limited
by guarantee. It was incorporated on 23 May 2CK)3 (company number.. 047763241 and registered as a
charity Iwith charity number.. 10982361, the registered oiTice address being S College Green.
Worcester, WRI 2LL.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021, the Companles Act 2006 and the Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financlal statements in accordance with
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
The functlonal currency of the School Is considered to be GBP because that is the currency of the
primary economic environment in which the School operates.
The financial statements are drawn up on the historical cost basis of accountlng, as modified by the
revaluation of investments.
Havln8 revlewed the funding faciIStles avallable to the School together with the expected on8oln8
demand for places and the School's future projected cash flow5, the Governors have a reasonable
expectation that the School has adequate resources to continue its actlvlties for the foreseeable
future, particularly In reference to the Statement under Rlsk Management and Covld-19 as Set out in
the Governors, report. The Governors consider that there were no material uncertainties over the
School's financlal vlabllSty. Accordlngly, they also contlnue to adopt the going concern basls In
preparing the financlal 5tatement5 as Outlined In the Statement of Accounting and Reporting
Responsibilities on pa8e 19.
Ba515 of consolldatlon
The charlty has taken advanta8e of the exemption available to a qualifyin8 entity in FRS 102 from the
requirement to present a charity only Cash Flow Statement with the con501idated financial
Statements.
The financial statements present the consolidated statement of financial activities ISOFAI, the
consolldated cash flow statement and the consolidated and Charity balance sheets comprising the
consolidation of the School and its wholly owned subsidiaries King's School Worcester Activities
Limited and KSW Enterprises Limited. A separate SOFA has been presented for the CharSty alone withln
note 26 to the financial statements. The net movement in funds for the year of the group wa5 a deficit
of £71,1)JO for the year ended 31 July 202112020.. deficit £165,000).
Crltlcal accountln8 ludgements and key sources of estlmatlon uncertalnty
In the application of the accounting policies, Trustees are required to make judgement5, estimates,
and assumptions about the carrying value of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from
other sources.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are based on historicèl experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant. Actual resvlts may differ from these estimates. The estimate5 and
underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are
recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised if the revision affects only that period, or in
the period of the revision and future periods if the revision affected current and future periods.
30

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Icontinuedl
In the view of the trustees, no assumptions concerning the future or estimation uncertainty affecting
assets or liabilities at the balance sheet date are likely to result in a material adjustment to their
carryin8 amounts in the next financial year.
The following accounting policies have been applied consistently in dealing with items which are
considered material in relation to the School's financial statement5.
1.1 Fees and similar earned Income
Fees receivable and charge5 for servlces and use of the premises, less any allowance5, 5cholarshlps,
bur50rie5 8ranted by the School against those fees, but including contributions received from
restricted fund5, are accounted for in the period In which the seNice is provlded.
1.2 Investment Income
Investment income from divldends, bank balances and flxed interest securities Is accounted for on an
accruals basls. Income from Investment properties 15 accounted for in the period to which the rental
income relates.
1.3 Non-anclllary tradln8 Incomo
Income comprlses the value of sale5 (excluding VAT and similar taxes and trade dlscountsl of goods
and services made by the School's tradin8 subsidiaries In the normal course of busine5S.
1.4 Donatlon$,108a¢l•s, 8rants and other voluntary Incomlnz resource5
Voluntary Incoming resources are accounted for 05 and when entltlement arises, the amount can be
rellably quantified and the economic benefit to the School is considered probable.
Voluntary income for the School's general purposes 15 accounted for as unrestrlcted and is credlted to
the General Reserve. Where the donor or an appeal has imposed trust law ￿strictl0n5, voluntary
Income is credited to the relevant restricted fund and Incoming endowment5 are accounted for as
permanent trust capital or expendable trust capltal, according to whether the donor Intends retention
to be permanent or not. GSfts in kind are valued at estlmated open market value at the date of gift, in
the case of asset5 for retention or consumption, or at the value to the School in the case of donated
services or facilities.
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure 15 accrued as soon as a liabilltv 15 considered probable, d15counted to present value for
longer-term liabilities. Expenditure attributable to more than one cost category in the SOFA is
apportioned to them on the basis of the estimated amount attributable to each activity Sn the year,
either by reference to staff time or the use made of the underlying assets, as appropriate.
Irrecoverable VAT is included with the item of expenditure to which it relate5.
Grants awarded are expensed as soon 05 they become legal or operational commitments.
Governance costs comprise the costs of complying with constitutional and statutory requirements.
Intra-group sales and charges between the School and it5 subsidiaries are excluded from consolidated
trading income and expenditure.
31

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
1.6 Tanglble Ilxed assets
Buildlngs erected before 1947 are not included in these financial statement5. There 15 no expenditure
incurred in the improvement of these properties capitalised in the financial statements as all amounts
of expenditure were of a ￿venue nature.
Fixtures, fittings, equipment purchased for direct use with pupils (academic and extra- curricular) and
ICTequipment costs are written off 35 an expenses as acquired. Expenditure on the acqvi51tion of land,
construction of new buildings, motor vehicles and other non ICT assets intended to be used for more
than two years are capitalised on acquisltlon and depreciated over their estimated useful life.
Other expenditure on equipment incurred In the normal day-to-day runnin8 of the School and its
subsidiaries Ss charged to the Statement of Financlal Activities as incurred.
1.7 Depreclatlon
Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed a55et5 on a straiBht line basis at rates calculated to write
off the cost of the assets over its estimated useful life as follows..
Freehold and long leasehold buildings
Flxtures. fittin85 and equipment
Motor vehicles
Assets in the course of construction
over 40 years lor the lease term If shorter)
over 3 to 10 year5
over 5 years
nol depreclated
1.8 Investments
Investment assets are carried at thelr market value as at the balance sheet date. Unreali5ed gains and
losses arislng on the revaluation of investments are credited or charged to the Statement of Financial
Activities and are allocated to the appropriate Fund accordin8 to the 'owner5hip' of the underlying
as5et5.
1.9 Stock
Stock is carried at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
1.10 Fund accounting
The charltable trust funds of the School and Its subsidiaries are accounted for a5 unrestricted or
restricted income, or as endowment capital, in accordance with the terms of trust Smposed by the
donors or any appeal to which they may have responded.
Unrestricted income belongs to the School's corporate reserves, spendable at the discretion of the
Governor5 either to further the School's Objects or to benefit the School itself. Where the Governors
decide to set aside any part of these funds to be used in future for some speclfic purpose, this is
accounted for by transfer to the appropriate designated fund.
The endowed funds comprlse a number of indivldual trust funds establisheii by specific donor5, the
capital of which may not be expended.
Restricted income compri5e5 gifts. legacies and grants where there is no capital retentlon obllgation
or power but only a trust law restriction to soffle specific purpose intended by the donor.
32

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
1.11 Pension costs
Retirement benefits to employee5 of the School are provided through two pension Schemes, one
defined benefit and one defined contribution. The pension costs tharged in the Ststement of Financiol
Activities are determined as follow5..
lal The Teachers, Pension Scheme - This scheme 15 an unfunded multi-employer defined benefit
pension scheme. It 15 not possible to identify the School's share of the underlying asset5 and
Ilabilities of theTeachers' Pension Scheme on a consistent and reasonable basis and therefore,
as required by FRS102, accounts for the scheme as if it were a defined contribution scheme.
The School's contributions, which are in accordance with the recommendations of the
Government Actuary, are charged in the period in which the salaries to which they relate are
payable.
Ibl The Kin8's School Worcester Personal Penslon Plan Thi5 is a defined contrlbutlon group
personal pension plan with The Pensions Trust. Employerfs pensions cost5 are charged in the
period In whlch the salarles to which they relate are payable.
Icl The Support Staff Penslon Scheme admlnlstered by The PensionsTrust. This is an occupational
defined benefit scheme. The Independent Schools, Pension Scheme IISPENI is a multl-
employer Scheme. As such it is not possible In the normal course of events to identify the
share of the underlying a55ets belonging to the individual participatin8 employers, and
accordingly, In accordance with section 28 of FRS 102 It is accounted for as a deflned
contribution5 scheme wlth contributions bein8 recorded a5 they become payable. A liability15
recognised on the balance sheet however equal to the present value of contributlons payable
under the 08reement to fund a deficit. The present value Is calculated using the discount rate
of 1.04%12020.' 0.84%). The unwinding of the dlscount rate Is recognised as a finance cost.
1.12 Operatlng leases
Renla15 under operatlng leases are charged on a stralght-llne basls over the lease term, even if the
payments are not made on Such a basis. Benefits received and receivable as an incentlve to Sign an
operatln8 lease are simllarly spread on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
1.13 Financial Instruments
Baslc financial instruments are inltially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at
amortlsed cost with the exception of investments whlch are held at fair value. Financial assets held at
amortised cost comprise cash at bank and in hand, together with trade and other debtor5 ond accrued
income. A specific provision is made for debts for which recoverability is in doubt. Cash at bank and in
hand is defined as all cash held in instant acce55 bank accounts and used a5 workin8 capital. Financial
liabilities held at amort15ed cost comprise all creditors except fee5 in advance, social security and other
taxes and provisions. Assets and liabilities held in foreign currency are translated to GBP at the balance
sheet date at an appropriate year end exchange rate.
33

THE KING'S SCHOOLWORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
2. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- FEES RECEIVEABLE
2021
2020
Fees receivable consist of:
School fees
Le55: total bursaries, grant5. scholarships and allowances
17,523
12,2281
15,295
229
193
16,970
12.064)
14,906
132
242
Add back-. Bursaries and other awards pald for by restricied funds
Add back.. Fee remlssion under salary 5acrlfice scheme
15,717
15,280
Scholarships, bursaries and other remlsslon awards were paid to 486 pupi1s12020'. 4481. Wlthin thls
means tested bursaries totallin8 £670.176 were paid to 82 pupi1s12020: £580,240 to 78 pupilsl.
3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES- OTHER INCOME
2021
£'ooo
2020
Pupils extras charges
Reglstratlon fees
Break Service
HolSday clubs
Training income
Commisslon, events and other income
Lettlng of property
Profit on sale of fixed assets
iQ6
13
522
26
135
150
21
18
13
397
743
4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
zozi
£'ooo
2020
£'ooo
Trading Income
Klng's School Worcester Activities Ltd
KSW Enterpri5e5 Ltd
82
96
19
82
115
2021
£'ooo
2020
Other activities
Late payment administration charges
Renewable ener8y and other income
71
31
71
32
34

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
S. BANK INTEREST AND INVESTMENT INCOME
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed
£'ooo
£'ooo
2021
2020
£'ooo
Investment Income:
Equities
Bank Interest
20
6. GRANTS AND DONATIONS RECEIVABLE
Unrestrlcted Restricted Endowed
£'wo
2021
£'ooo
2020
Received from
King's School
Worcester Development Trust for..
Bursarles
The Keyes Building capital project
Parents, Committee donations
Other donations
Government 8rants CJRS Scheme
197
197
132
16
32
32
86
86
420
572
229
315
7. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
al Ejtpendlture
Staff ¢osts
Deprec'n
{note 9) Inote 101
£'LX)O
Other
Total
2021
Total
2020
£'ooo
Costs of ieneratlnl funds
Tradin8 COSt5
Cost of other activitie5
Flnancing costs Inote 81
Foundation Development costs
90
90
62
51
34
51
130
161
134
96
Total costs ot 8eneratln8 funds
96
175
271
357
Charltable expenditure
Educotion und grant making
Teaching
Welfare
Premises
support Costs and governance
Grant5, awards and prizes Inote 7bl
9,020
455
595
1,274
31
1,273
413
1,776
447
229
10,324
873
3.250
1,721
2Z9
10.906
861
2.990
1.672
133
879
Total charltable expendlture
11,344
915
4,138
16,397
16,562
Total expended
11,440
915
4.313
16,668
16.919
35

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
7. ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE continued
b) Grants awards and prlzes
2021
£'ooo
2020
E'OOO
From Restricted Funds:
Bursaries
222
132
Other grants and awards
229
133
cl Governance included In support costs:
2021
£'o
2020
Remuneration paid to audltor for audlt servlces
Reimbursement of personal expenses to Governors
C05tS
19
28
travel
19
29
Travel expenses were clalmed by nil members12020'. 31 of the Governin8 body. No Governor recelved
any remuneration during the year ended 31 july 202112020- llill and no retirement benefit5 are
accruing.
In addition to the above audit remuneration the financial statements include amounts payable to the
auditor in respect of taxation and Teachers, Pension compliance seThices and advice totalling £8,052
12020: £3,591).
FINANCE AND OTHER COSTS
2021
2020
Fee5 in advance financing cost
Loan financin8 cost
Impairment1055es charged to financial a55et5
Pension Scheme financlng cost
63
{201
79
71
51
161
36

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
9. STAFF COSTS
The aggregate payroll costs for the year were as follows:
2021
£'o
2020
Wages and salaries
Social Security costs
Pension cost
8,440
805
1,498
8.439
812
1.540
10,743
10.791
Staff non-salary benefits
Contract caterlng and agency staff costs
Apprenticeship levy
Fee Remission under Salary Sacrifice scheme and benefits
56
410
28
193
48
360
28
242
11040
11.470
A8greBate employee benefits of key management personnel..
623
615
2021
2020
Number of higher paid employees in bands of..
£60,LKIO to £70,CM)O
£70,Wl to £80,000
£80,C4Jl to £90,C4JO
£90,001 to £lCQ,000
£iio,ooi to £120,000
£130,￿1 to £140,000
2021
2020
The number of staff with retirement beneflts accruin8'.
in Defined Contribution schemes was
of which the contributions amounted to
124
£172,023
120
£94.174
in Defined Benefit schemes was
148
195
The average number of staff employed during the year was 33312020.. 3391.
The average number of full-time equivalent staff during the year was:
2021
2020
Teaching
Domestic
Premises
Administration
Fundraising
187.9
182.1
26.4
32.8
24.0
29.5
253.7
243.1
37

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
9. STAFF COSTS continued
Durin8 the year redundancy and termination payments lor otherwise relating to compromise
agreement51 were due of £33,(K)012020: £18.1491. The amounts OUtStanding at the year end were
£28,00012020'. £18,149).
10. TANGIBLE HXED ASSErs
Long
leasehold
property
£'cK)o
Fixture5,
fittings &
equip't
£'ooo
Group and School
Freehold
Property
Motor
Vehicles
£'ooo
Total
Cost
At I Au8USt 2020
Addltlons
Disposals
33,501
3,811
1.269
232
16
1331
38,813
16
133)
At 31 July 2021
33,501
3,811
1,269
215
38,796
Depreclatlon
At l August 2020
Charge for year
Disposals
10,612
790
3,611
64
1.127
36
174
25
1331
15,524
915
{331
At 31 July 2021
11,402
3,675
1,163
166
16,406
Net bookvalue
At 31 July 2021
22,099
136
106
49
23,390
At 31 July 2020
22,889
2CQ
142
58
23,289
The School has a number of long-held historic assets, which are used in the course of the School'5
educational activities in accordance with the Charity Commissioners Approved Scheme (under whlch
transfer of a major interest in such property by the khool would require the consent of the charity
Commission). These comprise listed buildings on the school site toBether with manuscripts and other
artefacts within the school archive. Given the age, nature and restricted use of the buildings and the
unique nature of other archive items, reliable historical cost information is not available for these
a55ets and could not be obtained except at disproportionate expense. However, in the opinion of the
Governor5 the depreciated historical cost of these assets would now be immaterial.
Capitsl Commitments
Group and School
2021
£'ooo
29
2020
Future capital expenditure
Authorised and contracted for but not yet completed
38

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT5 Icontlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
10. TANGIBLE FIXED A55ETS l¢ontinued)
Capital Commitments
The School has been granted an optlon to purchase the freehold Interest of one of Its leasehold
properties, exercisable at a future date and has security of tenure until that date. In respect of the
same propertyi the School has granted the le550r, land successors in title), an option to require the
School to PLJrcha5e the freehold interest on the death of the le550r or if the lease Is forfeited. In the
event that either option is e¥ercised the purchase price of the freehold interest will be based upon
valuation of the property on the date of the exercise of the optlon.
Tan8lble fixed assets include two propertSes wlth a net book value of £5.6m12020: £5.9ml whlch are
charged as security for a proportion of the School's bank loans.
11. INVESTMENTS
Group and School
Unrestricted
Restrlcted
£'wo
Endowed
£'oD)
Totsl
£'ooo
Equlty Investments
At l August 2020
Unreali5ed gain5 in year
At 31 July 2021
140
24
92
15
32
264
44
164
107
37
All Investments are Ilsted on the UK stock exchange and are held by the School. Indlvldual investments
constituting 5% or greater of total market value at 31 july 2021 comprise:.
Investment
COIF income shares
COIF Income shares
Holdlng Fund
4,786.8 Unrestricted general
1,168.0 Restricted Canon Catley
scholarship fund
313.0 Unrestricted designated
building fund
1,656.0 Endowment Dean Forrest fund
2,568.0 Re5tricted-. Canon Catley
scholarship fund re Amy Lea
COIF accumulation share5
C8F C of E Investment income shares
C8F C of E investment income shares
Subsldlary undertakln8S
By virtue of common control King'5 School Worcester Activities Limited, a company limited by
8uarantee and registered in England and Wale5, is recognised as a wholly owned subsidiary
undertaking of the School. KSW Enterprises Limited is a company registered ill England with an issue
share capital of £1, which is wholly owned by the School. The result5 of these subsidiaries are ieported
in note 23 to the financial statements.
39

THE KING'S SCHOOLWORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
IZ. DEBTORS
Group
School
2021
£'ooo
2020
2021
£'ooo
2020
Fees and extras receivable
Trade debtors
Due from subsidiary companies
Sundry debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
204
410
205
410
29
17
339
17
339
li
258
li
266
563
590
All debtor5 are due within one year.
13. CREDITORS: amounts falllnz due wlthln one year
Group
School
2021
2020
2021
2020
Bank loan (note 151
Trade creditors
Re8lStration deposlts
Taxatlon and Social security
Due to subsldlary companles
Other creditors
Fees in advance scheme (note 161
Accruals and deferred Income
715
433
211
533
378
193
199
715
399
211
533
366
193
199
15
321
203
400
325
203
405
266
128
675
118
683
2,236
2,602
2,230
14. CREDITORS: amounts fallln8 due after more than one year
Group
School
2021
2020
£'ooo
2021
2020
Bank loan (note 151
Fees in advance scheme (note 161
3,042
129
3,042
129
58
3,367
3,171
3,367
3,171
40

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
15. BANK LOANS
Group and School
20ZI
2020
£'ooo
The bank loans are repayable by instalments..
Due after more than 5 years
Due withln 2- 5 year5
Due after more than one year
Due within I year
1,065
1.417
1.625
3,042
533
3,309
715
4,024
3.575
The bank loans are secured by way of a fixed charge dated 4 September 2009 over two of the
company's freehold properties (the 51te known as King's Hawford and the new pre-preparatory school
located at Mill Street Worcesterl. The loans, which are repayable over a perlod of up to 20 years from
July 2¢)09, 13 years from June 2014 and 15 year5 from January 2016, are malnly variable rate
borrowings at interest rate5 rangln8 from 1.31% to 2.6% above Bank of En8land base rate. The C81L
loan taken out in the year is a fixed rate loan at 1.96% repayable over S years from August 2021.
16. FEES IN ADVANCE SCHEME
Parents may enter into a contract to pay to the School tuition fees in advance. The money may be
returned subject to specSfic conditions on the receipt of one term'5 notice. A5sumln8 pupi15 will remain
in the School advance fee5 will be applied as follows:
Group and School
2021
2020
£'ooo
£'ooo
Within 2-5year5
Within 1-2 years
After more than one year
51
78
129
58
58
Within l year
128
203
186
332
Summary of movements In liability
£'ooo
332
364
Balance at l August 2020
New contracts
Amounts accrued to contracts as debt financing cost
Amounts used to pay fees
151Z)
Balance at 31 July 2021
186
41

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
17. FINANCIAL INSTRUMEPITS
Group
2021
2020
£'ooo
Financial assets measured at falr value
261
Financial assets held at fair value include assets held as investments.
Impairment losses charged to financial assets measured at amortlsed cost in the year amounted to
£nil12020: £70,621).
18. OPERATING LEASES
Commltments
The total remainlng operatlng lease commitment In respect of the unexpired period of current
operating leases is as follows..
2021
2020
Group and School
Land and
buildings
£'ooo
Lond ond
buildings
Other
£'ooo
Total
other
Total
£'ooo £'o(
On leases
Withln I year
Between 1.2 years
Between 2-5 years
After 5 years
136
88
265
1,012
16
li
li
152
99
276
1,012
106
105
255
1,086
18
15
16
124
120
271
1,086
1,502
38
1,539
1,552
49
1,601
Charge for the yeir
The amounts payable under operatlng leases and charged as expendlture durlng the year are as
follows:
Group and School
2021
E'QOO
2020
£'o(Jo
Leases In respect of:
Land and building5
Plant and equipment
132
28
105
29
160
134
42

THE KING'S SCHOOLWORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
19. FUNDS OF THE SCHOOL
The School's funds a￿ onalysed under the following headings.
al Endowed Funds
The endowed fund comprises an individual trust set up by an indivldual donor to support speclfic
scholarships. A distinguishing feature of the special trust is the donor's express requirement or implicit
Intention that the funds shall not be spent immediately but should be retalned. The trust is not pooled
for investment and is credited wlth the relevant investment income and bears its own expenses.
The Dean Forrest Fund
to support a scholarship, wlth preference for former chorlsters
intending to take Holy Orders or who are sons of clergy.
bl Restrlrted Funds
Over a number of years the School has received donatlons where the donor5 have placed restrlctlons
on the uses to which the gifts may be put. The Funds thus restrlcted under charity law, and whlch are
partly invested in separate investment securities and partly in the School's pooled deposlts, are:
The Canon Catley Scholarshlp to provide bursaries to puplls.
and Bursary Fund
The Parents, Committee Fund to support assorted indlvldual project5, as speclfied by the Pa￿ntS,
Commlttee that are of benefit to pupils.
The Speclflc Small School
Prolects Fund
to provlde resources for specific named projects and pupils.
The Annual Fund
donatlons solicited from parents of puplls each year to be expended
in the short term upon a range of additional pupil resources.
The Reeve5 Maths Prize Fund to award prizes for excellence in mathematics.
The AstrotUTf Fund
to provlde resources for the future resurfaclng of the pitch.
The M Stevens Fund
to provide bursaries In respect of the cost of trips and extracurricular
activities.
The Foundation Development Funds represent donations received from external donors through the
charity The King's School Worcester Development Trust charity where the sums received are for
speclfic purposes but where there is no requirement to preserve capital. Expenditure directly financed
by such donations is shown under restricted funds.
The Foundatlon
Development Bursary
Fund
to provide bursary support to pupils
The Keye5 Building
The Foundation
Development Sundry
Special funds
to provide a contribution to the total capital cost Iclrca £9ml of the
new building
represent funds received to 5UPPOrt a riumber of small projects the
balantes on each individual fund being below £5,000
43

THE KING'S SCHOOLWORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
19. FUNDS OF THE SCHOOL Icontinuedl
bl Restrlcted Funds Icontinuedl
Foundation Development Sundry Special fund5
At 31 July 2021 these were:
School Flag Fund
Cricket Pavilion Fund
Annual Fund
Reeve5 Math5 Prize Fund
M Stevens Fund
320
1,369
1,485
10,174
Donations received through the Foundation Development Office for the general benefit of the School
without any restriction are accumulated within unrestricted funds.
Although e¥pen5e5 may be apportioned across all the individual funds arlsin8 as a result of the fund-
ralsin8 activities of the Foundation Development Offlce th55 pollcy has not beers adopted in order that
the financlal Statements give a clear indication of the total value of donations made to speciflc
projects.
c) Unre5trlcted Fund$
Unrestricted funds rep￿sent accumulated income from the School's activltles and other sources
and are avallable for the general purposes of the School.
20. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
2021
Unrestricted
£'QKJO
22,390
165
4,620
14,0151
Restricted
Endowed
£, oco
Total
£'ooo
22,390
Tangible fixed assets
Inve5tment5- securities
Net current assets
Long term liabilities
106
254
37
21
4,895
{4,0151
23,160
360
58
23,578
2020
Unrestricted
£'ooo
23.289
140
3.667
(3,886)
Restrlrted
£'CMJO
Endowed
£, 000
Total
£'ooo
23289
264
3,938
13,886)
Tangible fixed assets
Investments- securities
Net current assets
Long term liabilities
92
251
32
20
23.210
343
52
23.605
44

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
21. GROUP SUMMARY OF MOVEMENT ON FUNDS
al Year to 31 July 2021
Atl
August Incoming
2020 resources
£'coo
£'ooo
Transfers
betwèen
lund5
Unrealised
galns
1110ssesl
At31
Julv
2021
Resources
expended
£'ooo
Unrestrlcted funds
General reserve
Trading subsidiary
reserves
23,192
16,276
116,3501
24
23,149
18
82
1901
io
23,210
16,358
116,4401
24
23,159
Restrfrted fvnds
Canon Catley fund
Parents, Committee
Astroturf fund
Specific Small School
Projects fund
Foundatlon Development
restrlrted funds
Bursary fund
Sundry Specific funds
150
15
168
99
99
32
1251
171
197
11971
io
io
343
232
12221
171
15
361
Permanent Endowed
funds
Dean Forrest
52
58
52
58
Total Funds
23,605
16,591
116,6621
44
23,578
The transfers between funds shown above represent the following:
Transfer to unrestricted school funds of the donations of £25,￿0 recelved In respect of Covid 19
bursaries and £6,792 received in respect of equipment for the boat club.
45

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
21. GROUP SUMMARY OF MOVEMENT ON MAJOR FUNDS
bl Year to 31 July 2020
Atl
August
Incoming
2019 resources
£'ooo
£'coo
Transfer5
between
funds
Unrealised
galns
Illossesl
£'ooo
At31
Julv
2020
£'ooo
Resource5
expended
£'ooo
Unrestrlcted fund$
General reserve
Trading subsldiary
reserves
23,364
16,498
116.7381
66
23,192
19
115
1621
1541
23.383
16,613
116,8LK)I
12
23,110
Restrlcted funds
Canon Catley fund
Parents, Committee
Astroturf fund
Specific Small School
Projects fund
Foundotlon Development
restrlrtedfvnds
8ursary fund
Sundry Specific funds
147
150
16
1161
91
99
80
io
132
11321
80
io
141
333
155
11331
1121
343
Permanent Endowed
funds
Dean Forrest
51
51
52
52
Total Fund$
23, 767
16,768
116,9331
23,605
The transfers between funds shown above represent the following:
Transfer of net profit generated by trading subsidiaries to unrestricted school funds1£46,454
from Kinls School Worcester Activities Ltd) and to the Astroturf Re5tri¢ted fund1£7,864 from
KSW Enterprlses Ltd)
Transfer to unrestricted school funds of the donations of £15,778 received In respect of the Tipi
and play equipment purchased in the year and of £3,217 In respect of the completed Keyes
Building project.
46

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
22. PENSION SCHEMES
Retirement benefit5 to employees of the School are provided through two defined benefli schemes
and one defined contribution Scheme, which are funded by the School's and employee5,
contributions.
Deflned benefit scheme5
Teachers. Pension Scheme
The School participates in the Teachers. Pension Scheme (England and Walesl 1.the TPS") for Its
teaching Staff. The pension charge for the year includes contrlbutions payable to the TPS of £1,859,881
12020.. £1,339,5781 and at the year-end £NII12020 . £Nill wa5 accrued In respect of contributions to
thi5 scheme.
The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by The Teachers,
Pensions Regulatlons 2010 las amended) and The Teacher5, Pension Scheme Regulations 2014 las
amendedl. Member5 contribute on a "pay as you go" basls wlth contrlbutions from members and the
employer beinB credited to the Exchequer. Retirement and other pension benefits are paid by public
funds provided by Parllament.
The employer contribution Tate is sel by the SecretaTY of State followin8 scheme valuatlon5
undertaken by the Government Attuary's Department. The most recent actuarlal valuatlon of the TPS
was prepared a5 at 31 March 2016 and the Valuatlon Report, whlch was publlshed in March 2019,
conflrmed that the employer contribution rate for the TPS would Increase from 16.4% to 23.6% from
I September 2019. Employers are also required to pay a scheme admlnistration levy of 0.08% 8lvln8
a total employer contribution rate of 23.68%.
The 31 March 2016 Valuation Report was prepared In accordance wlth the benefits Set out in the
scheme regulations and under the approach specified in the Directions, as they applied at 5 March
2019. However, the assumptlons were considered and set by the Departrnent for Education prlor to
the ruling in the 'McCloud/Sargeant case,. Thi5 case has required the court5 to consider cases
regarding the implementation of the 2015 reforms to Public SeNice Pensions including the Teachers,
Pensions.
On 27 June 2019 the Supreme Court denied the government permission to appeal the Court of
Appeal's judgment that transitional provi5ion5 introduced to the reformed pension schemes in 2015
gave rise to unlawful age discrimlnation. The government Is respecting the Court's decision and has
said it will engage fully with the Employment Tribunal as well as employer and member
representatives to agree how the discriminatioris will be remedied. The government announced on 4
February 2021 that it intends to proceed with a deferred choice underpin under which member5 will
be able to choose either legacy or reformed Scheme benefits in respect of their Service during the
period between l April 2015 and 31 March 2022 at the point they become payable.
The TPS is subject to a cost cap mechanism which was put in place to protect taxpayers against
unforeseen ¢hange5 in scheme costs. The Chief Secretary to the Treasury, having in 2018 announced
that there would be a review of this cost cap mechanism, in January 2019 announced a pause to the
cost cap mechanism following the Court of Appeal's ruling in the McCloudlSarEeant case and until
there is certainty about the value of pen5ion5 to employees from April 2015 onwards.
47

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2020
22. PENSION SCHEMES Icontlnuedl
The pause was lifted in July 2020, and a consultation was launched on 24 June on proposed changes
to the cost conirol mechanism followlng a review by the Government Actuary. The consultation closed
to response on 19 Au8USt 2021 and the Government is currently 3nalysin8 the responses.
In view of the above rullngs and decisions the assumptions used in the 31 March 2016 Actuarial
Valuation may become inappropriate. In this scenario, a valuation prepared in accordance with revised
benefits and suitably revlsed a5sumptlons would yleld different results than those contained in the
Actuarial Valuation.
Untll the cost cap mechanism ￿vIeW is completed Itls not possible to conclude on any financial impact
or future changes to the contribution rates of the TPS. Accordin8ly, no provision for any addltional
past benefit pension costs is included In these financial statements.
Independent School's PensSon Scheme
Deflned Benefit
Until April 2020 the School operated a defined beneflt scheme for support staff, through Its
particlpation in the Independent School'5 Pension Scheme administered by the Pensions Trust IISPENI.
ISPEN 15 a multi-employer scheme which provides benefits to approximately 66 non-a5sociated
employers. It 55 not possible for the School to obtain sufflclent Informatlon to enable it to account for
the scheme as a defined benefit scheme. Therefore, it accounts for the scheme as it would a defined
contribution scheme and has charged to the Statement of Financial Activities the employers,
contrlbutions payable for the year. The scheme wa5 closed to new members of staff with effect from
31 March 2017 and was closed to future beneflt accrual for all members wlth effect from Apr112020.
The scheme is subject to the funding legislation outlined in the Penslon act 2004 whlch came into force
on 30 December 2005. This tO8ether with document5 issued by the Pension5 Regulator and Technical
Actuarlal Standards issued by the Financial Reporting Councll, set out the framework for fundin8
defined benefit occupatlonal pension schemes in the United Kingdom.
The scheme is classified as a "last man standing" arrangement. Therefore, the School 55 potentlallv
liable for other participating employers, obli8ations if those employers are unable to meet their share
of the scheme deficit following withdrawal from the scheme. Participating employers are legallv
required to meet their share of the scheme deficit on an annuity purchase basis on withdrawal from
the scheme.
With effect from l April 2015 the School operated only one benefit structure
a career average
revaluated earnings ICAREI structure with a 11801fv accrual rate. Contribution5 have been made to the
scheme in accordance with the recommendations of the scheme's Actuary.
The pension charEe for the year includes contributions payable to the ISPEN of £nil12020: £100,146.
At the balance Sheet date there were no12020: nill active members of the Scheme employed by the
School. In addition, the School paid contributions totalling £66,92312020.. £64,930> in respect of the
past service deflclt.
48

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
22. PENSION SCHEMES (contlnued)
A full actuarial valuation for the Scheme was carried out at 30 September 2017. This actuarial valuatlon
was certified on 27 December 2018 and showed assets of £149.4m, liabilities of £187.6m and a deficit
of £38.2m. To ellminate this funding shortfall the Trustee asked the participatin8 employers to pay
additional contributions to the scheme as follows:
Deficit contributions
From I September 2019 to 30 April 2030
£2,387,357 per annum (payable monthly and
incre05ing by 3% on each I September)
Note that the Scheme'5 prevlou5 valuation was carried out with an effective date of 30 September
2014. This valuation showed assets of £IIO.Om, liabilities of £147.4m and a deficit of £37.4m. To
eliminate thls funding shortfall the Trustee asked the partlclpating employers to pay additional
contributlons to the scheme a5 follows..
Oeflclt contributions
From I September 2016 to 31 Au8USt 2029
£2,341,000 per annum Ipayable monthly and
Increasln8 by 3% on each I September)
The recovery plan contributlons are allocated to each partlcipatlng employer In Ilne with they
estimated share of the scheme Ilabilltles.
Where the schemels in deficlt and where the employer ha5 agreed to a deficit fundln8 arrangement
the employer reco8ni5es a liabllity for thls obllgatlon. The amount recognlsed Is the net present value
of the deficit contributions payable under the agreement that relates to the deficit. The present value
Is calculated using the discount rate detailed in this note. The unwindin8 of the discount rate is
recognlsed as a flnance cost.
Present Value of Provision for School's deficit fundin8 obligations..
31 Julv
2021
£'o
31 July
2020
31 July
2019
Present value of provlslon
715
757
Reconclliation of opening and c1051ng provislons
Group and School
2021
E'ooo
715
2020
£'ooo
757
Provision at start of period
Unwinding of discount factor linterest expense)
Deficit contribution paid
Remea5urements- impact of any change in assumptions
Remeasurements- amendment5 to the contribution schedule
167)
165J
14
54
Provision at end of period
715
49

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
22. PENSION SCHEMES (continued)
Income and expendlture impact
2021
£'ooo
2020
Interest expense
Remeasurements- impact of any change in assumptlons
14
23
Assumptions
Year to 31
July 2021
Yet7r to 31
July 2020
Year to 31
July 2019
Rate of discount % per annum
1.04
0.84
1.24
The discount rates shown above are the equivalent single discount rates whlch, when used to discount
the future recovery plan contrlbutlon5 due, would give the same results as usin8 a full AA corporate
bond yield curve to discount the same recovery plan contributions.
DefSned contrlbutlon scheme
The School operates a defined contributlon penslon scheme In connection with its auto.enrolment
obligations. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the School in a fund
independently administered by The Penslons Trust. The pension cost char8e includes contributlOll5
payable by the School to the fund amountin8 to £172,02312020'. £94,174). As at the balance sheet
date there were £nil12020: £nill contributions outstandin8 payable to the pension fund.
23. SUBSIDIARIES AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The School has two connected trading companle5, Klng's School Worcester Activities Limited
registered number 01472145 la company Ilmlted by guarantee) and KSW Enterprise5 Limited
registered number 07141348 (all of the issued share capital of which is owned by the School). The
results of both are ¢on501idated with those of the school and in the case of King's School wOr￿ster
Activities Limited are included wlthin the unrestricted funds shown in the financial statements and In
restricted funds in the case of KSW Enterprises Limlted.
King's School Worcester Activities Llmited IKSWA Ltd), a company limited by guarantee, carrles out
various trading activities on behalf of the School and accounts for including vendlng machine sales,
the lettSn8S to third parties of school facilities other than the school AstroTurf pitch and sundry other
non-charitable trading items. The letting of the AstroTurf pitch is administered and accounted for by
KSW Enterprises Limlted IKSW Ent Ltd).
For over ten years the school has had a lon8 term fundraisin8 initiative to create a Foundation
Development fund. Donations to this fund are made to The King's School Worcester Development
Trust. Iformerly The King's School Development Trust) which then makes grants to the School. This
Trust is a separate registered charity which is not controlled by the school hence its results are not
included within the consolidated financial statements but it is recognised a5 a related party Isee note
241.
50

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
23. SUBSIDIARIES AND BASIS OF CONSOLIDAnoN (contlnuedl
Tradin8 results extracted from the financial statements of the trading subsidiaries are shown below..
KSWA Ltd
£'(K)O
KSW
Ent Ltd
£'(KJO
Total
2021
£'ooo
K5W
Ent Ltd
Total
2020
KSWA Ltd
Turnover
Interest receivable
and sundry income
Cost of sales
82
96
19
115
1841
1481
131
46
1461
Admlnlstratlve costs
Operating proflt
Gift aid donation
{io}
1121
{15)
53
153)
131
171
Retained proflt
131
151
18)
Net assets
15
f5J
io
19
19
Balance owed
tollbyl the School at
31 July
29
29
1151
113)
The tradin8 companie5 make gift aid dorsations of oll taxable profits to the School with the result that
both trading subsidlary companies have a ni1 annual corporation tax liability. The Klng's School
Worcester, as a re8iStered charity, has no liability to UK corporation tax in respect of Its income and
gains properly applSed for Its charitable purposes.
24. RELATED PARTY TRANSAcfioNS
As stated in note I to the financlal statements. the School has two connected trading companles,
King'5 School Worcester Activities Limited and KSW Enterprises Limited. A set off agreement e¥ists
between The King's School Worcester and King's School Worcester Activities Limited wlth Lloyds Bank
plc for interest purposes only. The gift aid transactions between the School and these companies
together wlth details of the year end balance5 are reported in note 23 to the financial statement5.
The School Governors Include a partner In Parkinson Wright LLP, one of the firms of soli¢itors engaged
by the School. The value of legal se￿iCe5 provided to the School durln8 the year, all of which were
negotiated at arm's length and supplied on normal commercial terms, amounted to £1.35812020:
£nlll. The balance due to Parkin50n Wright LLP at the year end was £nil12020: £nill.
The School Governors include a governor of the University of Worcester. The University provided
sports facilities and training course5 to the School during the year, the charge5 for which were
negotiated at arm's length and supplied on normal commercial terms. The total value of Services
provided amounted to £97512020: £4.9021. The balance due to the University at the year end was
£2,08512020.. £nill-
51

THE KING'S SCHOOL WORCESTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
24. RELATED PARTY TRANSAUIONS Icontinuedl
In the course of its ordinary activities the school conducted busines5 Wlth the Dean and Chapter of
Worcester Cathedral in respect of rent. events and staffing, all negotiated at arm's length on normal
commerclal terms, totalling £103,175 12020: £105,940) and totallin8 £77,470 12020: £78,057) in
respect of choral scholarships.
The Dean Is an ex officio member of the school's Governing body, and six of the school's nominatlve
Governors are appointed by the Dean and Chapter of Worcester Cathedral. The balance due from the
Dean and Chapter of Worcester Cathedral and its trading entities at the year end was £18012020..
A number of school Governors are trustees of The King's School Worcester Development Trust,
separate registered chority (see note 231. In the course of its ordSnary activltles the school conducted
business with the King's School Worcester Development Trust in respect of events and fundraising
actlvltles. The school received from the Trust Enll12020'. £2,502) in respect of events income and
expenses due to the School on normal commerclal terms and Brant fundin8, totallin8 £204,61912020-
£132,183) for the year was due to the School ot the year end. During the year the school received net
donations of £6,IC(112020: £2,533) on behalf of the Trust and the net balance due to the School by
the Trust at the year end was £8,53012020- £6,033). In addition at the year end the school held cash
balances as agent for The Development Trust amounting to E512020: £51.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
25. CONSOUDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL A￿1VITIES-COMPARATlVE FIGURES BY FUND TYPE
Year to 31 July 2020
Unre5trlthed Restrlrt¢d Endowed
1020
2019
Funds
Funds
Funds
Total
Totsl
Notes
£'ooo
£'ooo
£'ooo
£'ooo
£'ooo
Income and endowments from:
Charitable actlvltles
School fees recelvable
Ancillary tradin8 income
Other tradln8 actlvltles
Non-ancillary trading Income
Other activltie5
15,280
743
15.280
743
16,401
1,029
115
32
115
32
174
36
Investments
Interest and investment income
23
26
37
Voluntary Sou￿e$
Grants and donatlons
420
152
572
178
Total Incomlni resources
16.613
155
16.768
17,855
Expendlture on:
Ralslni funds
Non-ancillary tradlng
Flnanclng costs
Fundraising and development
Total
62
161
134
62
161
134
92
181
162
357
357
435
Charltable actlvltle$
Educatlon and grant maklng
Pension scheme re-measurement of the
estlmate of past service costs
16,429
133
16,562
17.085
22
14
14
85
Total expendlture
Net loutgoingllirbcoming funds from operations
before transfers and investment gains
16,8CKI
133
16,933
17,605
11871
22
(1651
250
Gains on investments
Net Income
Transfers between funds
Net mo¥em¢nt In funds for the year
li
17
I,oii
1185)
12
(1731
22
1121
io
1162)
21
1162)
275
Fund balances brought fO￿ard at l August
2019
23,383
333
51
23,767
23.492
Fund balance5 carried forward at 31 July 2020
23,210
343
52
23,605
23,767
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2021
26. SCHOOL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted Restricted Endowed
Fund5
Funds
Funds
2021
2020
Totsl
Totol
£'ooo
£'o
£'o
£'ooo
£'ooo
Income and endowments from:
Charltable actlvltles
School fees receivable
Ancillary trading income
Other trading activities
Other activitie5
Investments
15.717
397
15,717
397
15.280
743
71
71
32
Interest and investment Income
26
Voluntary sources
Grants and donations
132
229
361
654
Total Sncomln8 resource5
16,322
232
16,555
16,735
Expendlture on:
Ralslng funds
Financing costs
FundralslnR and development
Total deductlble costs
51
130
181
51
130
181
161
134
295
Charltable a¢tlvltles
Education and 8rant maklng
Pensions scheme re-measurement
16,174
222
16,396
16,562
161
16,349
14
Total expendlture
Net loutgolngl/ incoming funds from
operations before transfers and
investment 8ain5
Gains on investments
222
16,571
16.871
1271
io
1161
272
24
15
Net Income
131
25
28
(133)
Transfers between funds
171
Net movement in funds for the year
28
1133)
Fund balances brought forward at
I August 2020
Fund balances carrled forward at
31 July 2021
23,145
343
52 23,540
23,673
23,149
361
58 23,568
23,540
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