MANOR HOUSE BOOKHAM Little Bookham Manor House School Annual Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 31 August 2025 ri i* Company Number.. 00719947 Charity Number.. 312063 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL GOVERNORS, OFFICERS AND ADVISERS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST ZD25 Govornors, Diroctors and Charity Trust•OS The Governors of Little Bookham Manor House School {"the School") are che School's charity tru5tee5 under charity law and the director5 of the charitable company. The tnetnber5 of the Governing BodylBoard of Governor5 who Served in r)rrioE Gvvti-iivr ¥ dur iiib Llit yEdl diiij uy LV LIIE vl Ji¥iiiii& AT-E belvw. Mrs G Sims-Brassett {Chair} Extended on 16ltsne 2023 Mrs S Haye5 Appoinied I September 2023 Ms M Kigran Re-appointed 30 April 2022 Mr A Ros5 (Safeguarding) Appointed 31 December 2023 Mr P Thomp50n l Appointed 1 Septernber 2023 Mrs C Dalton Appointed I September 2024 l Mrs P Taylor Appointed 3 March 2025 I l ) Edueation Committee (2) F inance & Estates. Committee (31 Healili & Safety Commiccee 14} Child Protection and Safeguardin8 Officers (* All governors are required tcs be up to date with the requirements) Mr R05s Is rhe safeguarding Governor. (5) R emuneration Committoe (618oard of Governors Officers Mr AM Elli50n Clerk to the Governor5. Company Secretary Executive Officers Ms T Faniha H¥&TJi¥dLliei Mr S Hillier Deputy Head LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL GOVERNORS. OFFICERS AND ADVISERS {CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Principal address and registered office Little Bookham Manor House School, Minor House Lanè, Litde Bookham. Surrèy KT23 4EN Auditors Hay5Mac LLP. I O Queen Street Place. London. EC4R IAG. Bankers Lloyds TSB Bank PLC. PO Box 18436, 2nd Floor, 39 Threadneedle StreeL London EC2ft 8PT Metro Bank PLC, One Southampton Row. London, WC I B SHA CCLA Investment Management LimI￿d. COIF Charity Funds, Senator House, 85 Queen Victoria street. London EC4V 4E Health and safety Assurity Consulting Limitqd. 26 R•dkiln Wiy, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 5QH Websites and social media www.manorhouJeJchool.org twit www.facebook.comlmanorhouseschool LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2Q25 Little Bookham Manor House School became a subsidiary of the Effingham Schools Trust (comprising Cranmore and St Teresa's Independent Schoo151 on 31 August 2023. The members of the Little Bookham anor House School Governing Body present their Annual Report for the year ending 31 August 2025 under the Chiritie5 Act 201 l. including the Directors, and StryatÈgic Reports. under the Companies Act 200& together with the auditrd financial 5tstemeTrts for the year. Reference and administratiyc information Little B¢Y)kham Manor House School I'the School") was founded in 1920. It is constituted a5 a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital, registered in EnRland, No. 00719947, and is registered with the Charity Comrnission under Chxrity No. 312063. The School is currendy a selective independent day School for girls aged 4 to 16 with a co-educational nursery and lower prep school. Detrdils of the members of che Governing Body. together with the Sch¢xJl's officers and principal advisers are provided on pages l and 2. Structure, Governance and Management Governing documents The School continues to be governed by a Memorandurn of Associatyon and Articles of A550ciation. These were amended on 23 November 2012 to record a name chanze from Litde Bookham Manor House School Education21 TriJ.%t Limirp.d rt) Little Boelcham Mancr Housc School. The Memorandum of A33ociation and Articles of Association wer¢ ainended 01) 31 August 2023 to facilitate the 'rnerger' between Little Bookham Manor House School and the Effingham Schools Trust Governins Body The Governing Body continues to be self-appointiTr& with one-third of its members required to retire by rotation a¢ each AGM. The longest in office must retire first and rhe choice betrNeen any members ol equal sernice is to be made by drawlng lots. Members retiring by rotation can be re-elected. New members of the Governing Body are elected on the basis ol nominations from the Governors and the executive officers based on the candldate5' profe5sion31 qualities. experience, personal competence, expertise and the need5 of the Board and the School. Recruitment and training of Governors New Goyernors are incervitwtd by die Chaii" ol Goyei livi J dTTrd vLIIEf Itwailable GoYernor5. They are appolnEed by Ehe Board and inducced by the Chair of the Board of Governor5, the Headteacher and the Clerk to the Governors. New Governors are provided with an introductory pacl which includes the rtlOSt important School documerTtation IAr¢icles of Association, annual financial statements, minutes and reports) and informarion on being a trustee, and school governor. Appropriatp pxternal trxining courses 2ro prctvided for Governors by r•put2bl• professional bodies. The Designated Sdl¥¥udl diiTX L¥dd vi"v¥ide￿ regular Child Proteciion and Safeguardlng Iralnlng 10 Governor5 3nd Governors are requested to paryicipate in the on-line safeguarding tr2ining thaf is completed by rhe School staff. The Governin% body brin%s colether skilled volunteers with a wide range ol experience in education. finance. healthlmcdical, inv¢otrncnt. law, pensions and recruitment. NominationJ for new gtyernor5 are continually 50usli¢ ¢0 add to the pool of skills and experience available on Ihe Board with key areas of interest being child proiection and safeguarding, early years, education. finance, tnarketyng and property development. LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Organi$ation21 managèment The member5 of the Governin% Body. as charity trustees. are leRally responsible lor the overall manaiement and control of the School. The School's Articles of Association require Governors to hold at least three meetings a year. The School's governance structure in 2024125 wa5 as follows.. Educatlon Commlttee.. Th15 Comml£tee was suspended on I September 2023 following che merger with the Eflingham Schoo15 Trust, with its responsibilities incorporated into the busines5 of the Board of Governors. The Committee was reinstaTrd on 8 October 2024 and 15 currently chaired by Mrs M Kieran. Finance and Estatcs Committce.. Thi5 Commit¢c¢ wa5 oUSp¢ndcd on I Scpttmbcr 2023 followin8 the merger with the Effingham Schools Trus( with its re5pon51bilitie5 Incorporated Into the business ol the Board of Governors. Health and Safety Committee.. This Committee was chaired by Mrs G Sims-Brassett and its primary objective was to monitor and ensure the School's compliance with all legislative Health and Safety requirements and general goud yi-accice. Accideiii i-epoi-ES, fil-e dri115, acce53ibilicy plans, Healch aiid Safely u-aiiiii)g* Pi oyisioii ol fil SL aid ai)d fii-SL aid training, as well as reports from the School'5 external advisers were reviewed ac meetings held once each terrn. Teaching and non-teaching sraff were rÈpresenced on this Committee. Child Protection and Safeguarding Officers.. Mr A Ross was the Board's appointed Child Protectyon and Safeguarding Governor. All Governors are required to be up ro dace on Chlld Procecilon and Safeguard1ng ma£Eers. Norninations and Remuneration Committee.. The Chair of Governors and at leasc one other Governor from the Board ol Governors considered nomination5 lor Governorship, interviewed candidates and made recommendations to the Governing Body for it5 approval. The Chair of the Board and one other Governor (Mr P Thompson) reviewed the remuneration ot the School's senior managers and they monitored the general erfectiveness ol the School'5 rèmuneration practices and policy. Board.. The Board was responsible for strategic planning, risk management. educational matters. finance, the future development of the School, and the approval of policies re5eryed to the B02rd. The Board met at least 3 titnes during the year. and it fulfilled the role5 of che Finance and Estates Commitcee5, which wa5 suspended lollowini the merger with the Effingham Schools Trust. The timing of the Manor House Board meetings was sequenced to occur beiween the Effingham Schools Trust's Finance and Gerneral Purposes Cornmittee and the Trust's Board meetings. The Manor House Board ha5 representation on both the aforementioned Trust meeting5. The sub-committee s£ruciure remalnlng ai Manor House ha5 tll2ani that clie re(Juced Iiuiiib¥i" ul GuvEi Iiui J Iidvv VaLli actively contributed to and overseen the school'5 performance. Thg d2y-rrJ-day rijnning of rhÈ School continues to be delegated to the Headteacher who is supported by a Senior Leadei"ship T¢&rn compi-i5l￿S in 2024125 the Deputy Headteacher, the Head of Prep School, the Hcad: of Key S¢agc" and 4, the Head of Careers and Examinations Officer. the Head of Well-being and Extra-curricular and the Oirector of Marketin8. The Headteacher attended all Committee meetings and wa5 invited to attend the Nominations and Remuneration Committee. The Deputy Headieacher at￿nded the Health and Salery Committee meetings and wa5 Trnvited to attènd 211 the Board Me@tin8g with th<5 eycpptinn nf thp Nnminarinn% 2nd RÈmunerxtion Committee. The Director of FiiiaiiLE Irviii Llie Ti us( aEteiided all che Boai-d rneetings, and the Director ol Operation5 from the Trust attended all Governors meetings either a5 a Trust executyve andlor as Clerk to the Governors and Compiny Secretary. Thè Headteachor and m•mb*rs of the Senior Le2der5hip Team or stsff were reqiiired to serve on any rjthpr rnmmirto.e set up by the Board from rlrne 19 Ilme. The Headteaclier QUllLIIIUV> LV dll dLLiV¥ iiiei)Ibei" of (lit Gii-15' S£hoo15 Association (GSAI, the School remains a member of the Association ol Governing Bodie5 of Independent schools IAGBISI and the Independent Schools, Council IISCI. The Director of Operations was the School's representstive in the Independent Schoo15 Bursars, Association IISBAI. Ro.miJnÈrAtion is reviewed annually as part of the budgeting process and included a comparison, where possible, with o¢her independent schools to Èrnsure that the School remained sensitive to the broader issues of p2y and employment condition5 and, rnore importandy, remained capable ol recruiting high calibre Staff. Delivery of che School's charitable vision and purpo4C Wa￿ primarily dependent on key man38omont p•r¥onnel, 2nd staff cogts r@mJinod the l#rye diid iiEtwurk liiik5 Wlth pa5E ind fuiure 5rakeholders of Manor Hovse School. Public benefit The Governors recogni5e the duty imposed upon them by Section 17 tsf thp. ChxririgE Art ?n I13nd also thg r•qiiir@mont to have due rcgard to the general gitidance provided by the Charity Commission in connection with Public BenefiL Maiior House School reFnain5 commitced to the aim ol providing public benefit in accordance with its founding principles and to develop in It's pupils an understandlng of and willingnes5 to a5SlSt those less fortunate than themselves. In 2024125 the School has made its facilities avai13b1e free of charge, aJ)d in che case of some joint ventures, at a reduced rate thai covers cleaning and administrative costs only. Some of these actyvities are detailed below.. All Saints Church uses the school facilities throughout the year for its fundraising events and the Church uses our m3in car park at no cost on a rwlar b35is for Church events including wcddings. funerydls and all acts of worshtp. The school'5 netball courts are used by the county Netball league. There are normally 12 fixtures over the season diid dL IEdbt 500 girls frotn acrD55 Surrey play ai each flx£ure. The Womens. In5tituts use the school premises for its meetings and for sporting and social event5. The local Rugby Club use the school car park for their tournamènt Èvents. e currently hire our premises and ground5 during the School holidays co a cornpany providing accivity holiday e2mpg for childron from 2cross the loeal cornmunity. We offer arr workshops, dancè and drama workshops and tennis coaching during the holidays for children in the local community. A local community choir, Soundbytes. held two perlormance and a workshop in our large hall. LirrLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 The school parricipate5 in a number of community events Such a5 Heritage Day, and it opens its garden5 annually to be enjoyed by the wider public. Community activitie5 and events held at the Tithe barn across the road are frequent and visitors use the school car park to attend the event5. Other activities run lor public benefit include: Scouts Explorer use the facilitie5 lor pre5entatyons Cherry Trees Charity held and Outside Opera on our lawn durin% the summer which was extremely well attended. Last year we h05ted Stage Stars Showslholidiy workshop in addition to Dance Shack performance5 and reheIrs￿S Cook Sors Academy run courses In our Food Technology room atcended by both internal and external children and also run clubs for younger children. Shutter School Photography held holiday workshops. The Board view5 bur51rie5 awarded tc those who would no¢ otherwise be able ¢0 afford a Manor House education as a valuable provider of diversity amongst its pupils, as well as a measurable means of providing public benefit This year iiiedllS-L¥SLed bui saT ies LO Llie Y&lu¥ ul £195,336 d¥d LV 18 ¥iT lJ12024-. £186,676 tv 18 girls1 witli clie value of individual bursaries ranging between 20Yo and 75% of the ba51C tuition fee (average of 45%) depending on the outcome of the means testing. Scholarships, awards, bursaries and other discounts totalled £728,712 {13.5% of 8r05s fee Income) and benefitted 138 gir1512024.. £646.107 w 113 girls a¢ 13.370 of gross lee income). Bursary information is widely advertised and is included on the School's website. Informacion 15 available w all local state and Independent schools ift order to extend the awareness ol the opportunitie5 available ¢0 yir15 who would otherwise not be able to benefit from a Manor House education. Scholarships are not means tested and they are open to pupils fiviii ¥14LY vi iiid¥p¢iid¥iiL Jilivuls. LITTI_E BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 STRATEGIC REPORT Review of achievements and performance for the year Examinatyon performance Toble l.. YI I CCSE Results 2019 2025 20% of all grades awarded at the top grade 9 . 35% of 8r2de$ at U • 53% of grades at 9-7 . 76% of grades at 94 . 97% of grades at 94 (National Average is 64.7%) 2025 2024 2023 9% 28% 51Y, 72° 87% 960A 99% 2022 2021 2020 2019 16% 21% 35% 54% 76% 90% 98% loo% 19° 35% 13% 33Yo 52% 24% 21% 48Yo 65 42Y. 65% 86% 96% 38% 56% 73% 88% 97% iooy. 59Y. 790 96Y. 99% 78% 93% 99% iooy. 85% 96¢ loo¥. loo, IOO¥o IOOYO Year I I pupi15 achievcd an excellent set tsf re3uIt3 overall. 54% of results Yfere 7 91- above. Manor House School GCSE & Eqvivalent Ile£ult$ 2023-2025 41- 2024 NatAy *art 2025 ktH5 1451 tI- 2025 NatAv 41 A4.c A4_A A4_A 51 247+ 2&Yb olo hern151ry thildVo¥vlopmenV tts)* S74 Its) 97 79X I￿* 15* 34 27* 9* 17% iuj 24¥ 23 lQQX 17 .I 2# ?G 41 97 10 J(vbs Food 1iV 311b 971E rurthtrktsth5 ¢eDBr4phy 78 1 354E 611È 34 22 51¥. 744È 11 1ro loj Lat 7X l1))* 3¥ 51 V< 1QOX z4 .74* 2Y IrrtJ46 IM¥ 7311 53b 7.Ilt 2* 4t 274È Jk 10 74¥ 1th)IE 44* lthY¢ 95 Icth iw* 21 J89È 31 35* LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Table 2.. Sthool Level VGlue Added Ouicomes 2025 (Source.. CEM? 19 1A Value added shows clie diffei eiice becweeii ex￿1 iially assEJsed ICEMI yi ¥tliLLEd pei rui Ill&llLe. ialLuldL¥d Uii-uu¥li Yellis assessments, and attu31 outcomes in the exams. A value4dded score of 2.0 indicates pupils gained on avernge 2 grades higher than others of a similar ability nationally In chat subject. Value added therefore Is a good measure of progress regardless of ability. Thg graph Shows our v21utt-add•d dit2 for th• GCSE •yaminatyons 2025. All results waro very positive and the analysis ol different groups shows the following.. AnalyS￿S of the pupils with SEND also show very p051tive value added re5uIt5 . Wave I level of need- 0.62, Vvave 2 level of need 0.76, Wave 3 level of need 2.8 Thpsp results demonstrate our ability to add v21iiè aerogg 211 lÈvèlg of ability Jnd across differin8 SEN needs. In term5 of more able pupils, 80Yo of those identified as Gifted & Talented pupi15 displayed posicive residuals overall. Gifted & Talented pupi15 achieved on average 0.91 grade point5 higher than their predicted GCSE scores. The G&T cohori for 2025 achieved IOO°A grade5 9-7. The median wa5 grade Prep School Evaluation and Development Summary Attainment 2024-25 EVFS results V5 National ood levcl of developTnent hildren at expected level acmss all early learnin i oon/. 68.3Q/D 70.7°/ I OOQ/o 6.9Q/o 8.8Q/o Nalional resulis nolpiiblishgd unlil November 2025 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUfjU5T 2U25 EYFS Attainment trends 2021 ohort /.CLD Cohort /.CLD Cohort /vCLD Cohort 'I.CLD ohovt O/.GLD IOOO/o National 7°/ N8 Very small cohorts 2024-25 KS2 Results v5 National ltsfina ReAdinglWritiThglM8th$ Rexiling Grammar. punetuation, sprlliNg Writing Malhs 960/0 2°/0 I OOOlo 7501. I OOO/o 5% 2/ 74% KS2 Attainrnent trends Rèadin Wvitin , Mathematic5 combined 021 Coliort: 20 023 ohort: 17 025 90D/, Nattonal 59% Readi oil Cohori: 20 91°/D 023 ohort: 17 MHS 760/ i oool. IOOO/o Natinnal 4/0 750/0 Wrttin 021 ohort: 20 l /¢ .ohort: 17 MHS 760/0 ational Y/0 72/0 2/0 MgtliemAtics 2021 Cohort: 22 23 oliort: 17 024 MHS 81 /¢ 900/0 Niiliviial 1/0 3/ 3°/0 74.10 EYFS luly IU25 Attainment above national and Socal 5evels Trend . since 2019 most pupils have attained a Good Level of Developmenl showing close focus on individual developmènt and interventions a￿ swiftly put in place if we think there is need. 10 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS {CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUfjU5T 2Q25 End of Key Stage Two july 2025 Atrainment in ReadinglVVritinglMath5 combined is above national levels (Teacher Assessrnent and kxternal Assessments) Trend- Analysis of trend5 show thac since 2019 Manor House Attainment is consistendy above national average results. Prep results Excellent 'attainment is well above that of the national average for maintained Schools., Extra-curricular activitie5 In our second year a5 part of the Effingham Schools Trus( we enjoyed collaborating with colleagues from the other EWO sch¢)ols. We benefitted from the use of additional facilities and shared expert15e. Oui SLIEIILV D¥y&i LIIIEIIL LUIILIIIUES LU IllhVII ¥ IIIIIUVdllUII Llir uu¥li Lli¢ T¥EiiT¢ili AyvdT-Js, wlieiE WE dLliievE(J Guld, 5ilvEr, and Bronze. The Bronze team reached the national finals in the Future of Transport category and we are proud to be recognised as a Silver TeenTech cent￿ of Innovation once again. And in the Astronotny Challenge, pupils achieved three Silver and twenty-five Bronze medals. In the UK Biolofl Challenge, and in the Intsrmediate and junior Physics Challenges. Yèar 9 Ind l O pupils earned an incredible eighty-one medals in toLIl. Refierting on future skills, the Math Department instil corfidence in digital mastery and comfort with data handling on a daily basi5. Our pupils excelled in the Math5 challenge compevtion5, and this year we saw our highest number of entries at Further Math5 GCSE. The English Department has nurtured confident speakers and writers this year. The Intermedia￿ debare rriumphed In boch the EST Trust and Rotary competitions, and our writer5 swepr the Rorary Club's Young Vvricer awards, sècuring first, 54cond, and third placos. In lun•. w4 rocaivgd 2 1ot¢4r from Oxford University Inforrning us that one ol our pupils had a recelved a comrnendadon In the Anthea Bell Transla£lon Compe￿il0n. Wlih over 22000 en£rles, this Is truly a remarkable award for our Deputy Head Girl. Ir was also a vibrnnt year for Creacive Arts. The team once again took centre stage wich remarkable school production5 d2771inE xiidignrgE with a Epprrxriilar pprfnrmAncp nf Cjilys and nolls, alongside a rango of other perform2nce th2t showcased (aleno dedicacion. and love for cheacre. And the fescive season wa5 beauEilully rnai'ked by our Chriscmas Carol Concert at St Martin's Church in Dorking. Our cotnmiimenE 10 well-being deepened 5ignifiELnily over Ihe year. Pupll-led well-belng days were organlsed and li wa5 particularly rewarding to See thi5 work recognised at a national level and we proudly received the Gold Award for Pupil Wellbeing from rhe School Impacr Awards-an affirmation of our efforts to place emotional health and resilience at the heart of everything we do. Sportillg life 15 a key elemenE 10 our school. Once agaln. rhe PE DeparTmeni dellvered a full and vamed programme of clubs and fixtures, with both team and individual athletes achieving excellent results and representing the School with pride. This year's athletics results were outstanding with multiple District medals and record-breaking performances. A Year l O pupil, who not only broke lon%-standinR records but went on to win %old at EnRlish Schools becomini the current U17 world numbor ono in thè 300m and UK numbor ono in the U17 indoor l OOM. Adventure and challenge has also leacured heavily in our co-curricular calendar. Pupils in Years 9 and l O braved chilly night5 and te5tin8 conditions on their Duke ol Edinburgh expeditions, demonstrating resilience, determination, and camaraderie. Our Combined Cadet Force ICCFI also cont1nues to thrive, with a growinE number of pupi15 participating each week. We now h3ve the first 13ncp c.orporal in Yeir l O. Wpll Anng I pyip Haym3n A major milesrone for our community across the trust was the launch ol rhe EST Sixth Form, ollering our pupils a new 2nd exciting pathway post-16. Collaboration across tho Trust. includod 5hJrod ovonts I￿ko film nights. Collabor8. swimming galas and currlculum enrlchmen£ brlnglng puplls wgeiher for fun, fellow5hlp and learnlng. While there is much to celebrate. we also acknowledge the challenges we have laced -particularly the financial pressure5 arising from the introduction of VAT on school fees. LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS (CONTINUED) YEAK ENDEU 3 1 AUGUST ZIIZ5 12 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW esiilts for thp. yeAr Following the implementation of VAT on schools fees, net school fees In¢￿ased by 4.04% during the year12023124.. increase 4.4%), which Supported a universal pay award of 2% lor staff12023124.. 5%). Whi15t the School recorded a post-depreciation deficit of £318,393 on 31 August 2025 Idepreciation was £136.960) {2024'. £245,673 (depreciation was £131,51111, the Board has concluded that the school is well placed to meet the economic 2nd fin2nci21 chllleriges that will p•rtist OV4r tho néxt f•w y•2rs. ItE rgcont partnership with the Effingham Schoo15 Trus1, wlll enable rhe Board 10 conslder a range of opilon5 when respondlng 10 Ihe challenges Ihat have arisen following rhe abolition of bu5ines5 rats5 relief, the addition of VAT on School lees and an increase in the rate of employers, national insurance contributions. The School's bursary and scholarship offering5 remain significant. The Bursary awards provide some girls with the opportunity to receive an independent educarion that their parents would otherwise be unable to afford, wherea5 the scholarship policy aims to retain gifted and talented Manor House wrls and to attract top Scholars from other state and indcpcndcnt ￿Chool.. The total di4count- offtrcd by thc Schk)ol includin8 bursary awardsi icholarship5, Staff fee rern15sions and other d15counts was £728,712 In 202412512023124.. £646,107). Th15 represents an Increase over the previoL¢S year a5 staff remi55ion5 and sibling di5count5 were brought into line with Effingham Schools Tryst policy. The discounts awarded in 2024125 were 13.5% of gros5 fee income12023124.. 13.37.). Levels of Reserves. Reserves Policy and Financial Viability The School's total reseryes at the end of the year amounting to £3,020,84212024: £3,476,195), were all unrestricted in nature. OwinA to the tradinA loss in the year, free reserye5 were ne%ative £212,113612U24.' p051tive £176,719) (general reserves less reserve5 represented by the net book value ol fixed assets less associated funding arrangements). The School's reserves policy 15 to tnaintain sufficient unrestricted income reserves to enable it to meet its 5hort-term financial obli8atl0n5 in the event of an unexpected revenue Shortfall. In the absence of free reserves, the Trust will Support the School in meeting its short.term financial obligations. Principal Risks and Uncertainties The most $18nificant risks to the Charity Ire a substxntial fall in pupil numbers ind sifegulrding 2nd compli2nc* istu•s. with specific fire. pedestrian and traffic safety risks. These risks are mitigatsd by a w1de-ran￿ng sec of control measures and particular attention is afforded to the Independent Sch¢x)ls In$pection compliance criteria with 5pe¢ific policies in place for Compliincè gtindirds. Health and Safety 15 always a significant area for risk management and the risks range from lire and infrastructure failures to personal risks (most notably when pupils are away from the School on tripsl- The School utilises external specialists to assisr In ensurlng that health and safery policies and practices are routinely reviewed, refined and implemented. The School is currently following the re£ommend2tions cont2ined in both 2 S3fe School Assessmen¢ and a Fire Risk Assessment produced by its appointed experts Assurity Consultants. The Board 15 committed to ensuring that the School remains a sale environment lor parents, pupils, suff and visitors. The School's child protecuon and Safeguarding policie5 are updated annually to reflect changes In the guidance, and regular training 15 given to staff and Governor5 alike. The Staff are alerL to any possible signs, which may indicace the existence ol any potènt121 rigk in this regard. The school continiieg to iitilise professional coiinsellors who giipport the experienced and well-trained staff, and despite rnany challenges. no unmanageable Incidents were reported during the year under review. 13 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 Oetailed consideration of day-towday risk is delegated to the Headteacher and the Senior Leadèrghip Team. Risks are identified. a5se5sed, contro15 established, formally reviewed and reported to the Governor5. The 8eneric controls used by rhp Srharjl rcj minim1￿ ri.%k incliJdÈ'. Detailed terms of reference together with formal agendas for Committee and Board ictivity,. Comprehèngivo budgeting and management 2e¢ounting 2nd reporting.. Established organisational structures and lines of reporting., Formal written policies which are reviewed regularly: Clear authorisation and approval levels., Vetting procodijros A% reqijired hy13w for thÈ protÈction c)f the viJlner%hlo,' As5e55ment and monitoring of activitie5 to ensure safe practices. In additittn. the GovÈrnors Are Awxre of the risks th2t 2rÈ crjmmon to the indepondent p.diJcAtion sÈrtor. in parric.iJ12r. th introduction of Value Added Tax IVATI on s¢hool fees and the removal of business rates relief. and continue LO develop plans to mitigate the impact of these changes. The Goveriiors &re satisfied tliat tide4Uatr Sy5teins are in place to mitigate the 5choDI'5 exposure to curreTlI and future risks. FUTURE PLANS The School acknowledge5 the challenge5 It will face in 2025126 and 1¢ ree¢gnises the need lor a strategy thaL' monitors risk to financial health,. coniinues to increase pupil numbers,. mitlEates the impact of VAT on lees.. manages operational tosts and discounts at a level consistent with the size of the School., and reduces unnecessary expenditure while delivering excellent support to the School. As Manor House en￿rS its chird year as parc of the Effingham Schools Trust. the current Structure ha5 been reviewed and the Board have reflected on the current financial and political climate, as well as ensuring stability in the education ol our s¢nior sirls acros5 the Schoo15 in the Trust. From September 2026, all cnior girl. at Manor Housc will tranpition and b¢ educated on the neighboring St Teresa S site. This strategic consolidation will be carefully managed to ensure the continuity, srability and a positive transition for all pupils- particularly those moving from their current locition. In 2dditit)n. p12nnp.rf invpstmg.nt At th? Mlnor HoiJ%o _Eito will enahlo it to bocomÈ R dedicated environment for lower and upper piEp pupils, pi-ovidin& an eAceptional setting tailored to pupils at thi3 stas¢ ol th¢ir education. Manor House School will focus on the following area5 of its current Development Plan.. Increase capacity in thè eo-ed Nursery and Lowor Prgp to support 8rowth. Improve facilities acros5 the 51te. Maintaining academic excellence and positive progres5 and achievement measure5 acros5 all phases of the school. Utilise facilitie5 acr055 the rrusc to widen oppor¢unitie5 and broaden curriculum experiences. Continuc to dcvclcp a comPrehen￿1ve well being provision rcspondins to need5 JS they change. Reshape the curriculum so that it prepares pupils for a furure world. Enhance educational experiences Wlth cutting edge ￿Chnology. 14 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2U25 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES The Governors. who ire 2150 thÈ directors of Little Bookhxm Mxnor Hoiigè Sthotsl lor the piirposes of company law. are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial s¢atemen¢5 and have elected to do so in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards}. Under company law the Governors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and falr vlew of rhe 5Tare of affalrs of rhe charltable cotnpany, the IncoTning resource5 and applicaiion Ihereof, including Ihe income and expenditure of the charitable company for the year under review. In preparin¥ these financial statements, the Governors are required to.. 5elecE Ihe m05E approprlare accounElng pollcles and Ihen apply them con51srenrly', observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,. make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable 2nd prudenL state whether applicable Accountin% Standard5 have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and ¢xplaintd in ¢h¢ financial 5¢a¢¢m¢nt5". and prepare the financial 5taternents on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriaie co presume that rhe charitable company will continue in business. The Governors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain tFTrÈ tharicable company s irnnsactions. disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the chari¢able company ind enable ihern to ensure that the financial Sta￿[￿entS comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the provisions of the chxrity's constitution. They xre 2150 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the chxriry and hence lor taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of frydud and other irwularities. Relevant Audit Information In50far a5 cach of the Governor: as Dircctor" of the Company at thc date of approval of thi" report are aware, therc is no relevant audit information linformarion needed by the Company s auditor in connection with preparing the audit report) of which the Company's auditor is unaware. Each Governor has t2ken all the steps that he or She should have taken as a member ol the Governing Body in order to make himself or herself aware of (he relevant audit information and to establish that che Company s auditor is aware of that information. Approved by the Governing Body of Little Bookhlm Manor House School on l O March 2026, including, in their capacity as company directors, approving the Directors, and Stritegic Report5 contained therein, and signed on its behalf by.. Gsi ra$s•tt ov•rnors LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL ANNUAL REPORT OF THE GOVERNORS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 16 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL Opinion We have audited the financial statement5 of Little Bookharn Manor House School for the year ended 31 August 2025 which cotrprise the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheeo Cash Row StaLement, and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework tha¢ has been applied in their preparatyon is applicable law and United Kingdorn Accouncing Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The rinoncial Reporting Stfjndord upplicable irt the UK ttnd Republic of Ireland Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practice In our opinion, thc financial ptatcmcnts.. give a true and fair view of the State ol the charitable company's affairs as at 31 August 2025 and of the charitable company'5 net movement in funds, including che income and expenditure, for the year then ended.. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Aeeepted Accounting Practice; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with Intsrnational Standards on Auditin% IUKI IISAS IUKI) and applicable law. Our >PU51sibilitses ui)dei- tliose s¢aiidai-d5 ar¢ fui-¢h¢r de5cI-ibed in the Auditor s responsibilities hr the audit of the financial statements sectiorn of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial 5taiements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard. and we have fulfilled our other ethical respon5ibilitie3 in accordance with these requirementJ. We believe that th¢ audit ¢vidence we haye ob¢ained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded that the tru5tees' use of the Eoing concern basis of accounting in the preparation vf the financial statements is ippropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions tha¢ indiyiduallx or coll¢rtiv¢ly. may ca5¢ SI￿lfICant doubt on the ccrnpany $ ability to eontynue as a going eoneern for a period of at least twelve months Irom when Ehe financial statements are authorised for issue. Our rc-.POndibilities and the responsibilities of the trustces with rcspect to going concern arc dcscribed in the re1V￿n¢ section5 of this report. Other information The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Diie4lUI > diid Ti UJLe¥>' ReyuT L. Oui vyiiiioii 011 Lliv fiiiaiicial 5ULenieiic5 doe5 IIOL cover (he ochei- inloi-InaLiQn and. ￿CEPt to the excent otherwise explicicly stated in our report, we do not express any form ol assurance conclusion thereon. li) coill)¥C(ioii wich our audit of Lhe financial 5tacements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doins 30, consider whecher the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial 5tatement5 or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially rni5Stated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, w¢ arc rcquircd to dctcrmint whcther there i" a matcrial misstatemcnt in thc financial staterncnt5 or a material misstatement of the oiher information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a maierial misstarement of this other informition, we are required to report that fact. We have noching co report in this regard. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion. based on the work undertaken In the course of the audlL the informatlOTI given in the Governors, Report (which includes the directors, report prepared lor rhe purpose5 of company lawl for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial 5tatements', and adequat¢ actountin8 rccord. have not been k•pt by the pxrent charittblp cnmp2ny'. c)r the company financial statrments are not in agreement with the accounting records and return5,' or certain disclosures of trusrees, remunerntion specified by law are not made.. or we haye not r¢ccived all the information and oxplanations wo roqiiiro for niir Jiidit.. or the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements In accordance with the small companles. reglme and take advantage of the Small companies, exemption5 in preparing the trustees report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. Responsibilitie$ of trustees for the financial statements As exp13ined more fully in the tru5tee5 responsibilities statement set out on page 17 the Governors (who are also che directors of the charitable company lor the purpose5 01 cornpany law) are responsible lor the prepiration ol the financial staLeiiiEIiLS aiid foi- be￿n8 satisfied that they 8lY¢ & truc and fair view, and for such intorn21 control 2$ the truitees detArmine is necessary to enable the preparation ol financial statements that are free from material mi5StatemenL whether due to fraud or error. In preparing che financi315tatements. the trustses are responsible lor a5ses5ing the company s ability to continue as a going concern, disc105in& a5 applicable, matters related co going concern and using the going concern basi5 of accounting unle55 the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable compaThy or to ceasè opèrations. or have no realistyc alternative but to do so. Auditor'5 responsibilities for tht audit of the financial $tatement5 Our objectyves are to obtain reasonable assurance about whecher the financial 5tatemen15 a5 a whole are free from material mi35tatement, whcthcr due to fraud or error, Jnd to issuo in auditor'g report thit includes our opinion. R@2sonablp assurance 15 a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducred in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material misstatement whell it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error ind are considered material if, individually or in tho 2g8r•82té, they could re2son261y be èxpected tn infliipnrp thg g.rnnamir dp.ti8ion8 of users taken on the basis of these fsnancial statements. Irregularities. including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with law5 and regu13tions. Vve design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detsct material mi5Statements In respect of Irregularities, including fraud. The exceni co which our pro(¢dUr￿ ire capable of dctectins irregularitie5. includin8 fraud i. detailed below: Based on our understanding of the charitable company and the environment in which it operate%, we identified that the principal riJkJ ol non-compliance with lawa and rcgulationp related to the independont school r•8ulation5. sife8U3rding relulations, health and safety requirements, GDPR, employment law and charity law and we considered the excent to which non--.oTnpliance might have a material effect on the financial 5tatemencs. We also considered ch95e laws and regulations that hayc a direct impact on the preparation ol the financial stat•m•nts such 35 th• Chiriti@g Act 201 l anA C_Amp2nig.% Ar.t 2006 and consider other factors such as payroll tax. INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF LITTLE 600KHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL We ovaluatsd management's ineentives and opportunities for fraudule+7t manipulation of the financlal statements (including the risk of override of contro151, and determined that the principal risks were rÈla¢ed to posting inippropriate journal entries and management bias in making accounting estimates. Audit pro¢edure5 performed by the en£a£emenc ceim included.. Inspeccing correspondence with regulators and tax authorityes.. Discussions with management inclvdins ccnsidcration of l(nown or su."pcetcd in&tancc5 of non-compliance with laws and regulation and fraud,. Evaluacing management's contro15 designed to prevent and detect Ir￿gUIar1cieS- Id¢ntifying xnd tostirng journ21s, in particulir journal ontrio8 Post￿ ut the year-end., Jnd Challenging assumptions and judgement5 made by rnanagement in their accounting estimaces Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk rha¢ we will noE de￿et all irregularities. includiftg those leading to a material misstatement In the financial 5taternents or non-compliance with re£ulation. I his risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error. as fraud involves intentional concealrnent, forgery, collusion. omission or misrepresentation. A lurther description of our responsibilitie5 for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's websit• at.. www.frc.or .ukl&uditorsres Thi5 dcscription forms part of our &uditor'5 rcport. Use of our report This report Is made solely to the charitable company'5 mernbers, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companie5 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 stale to them in an Auditor'5 report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent perrnitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibilicy to anyofje other than the charitable company and the charitable eompiny's members, as a body* lor our audit work. for this rcpork or for thc opinion5 wc hayc fgrmcd. Lee Stoke5 (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Haysmac LLP, Statutory Auditor 10 Queen Street Placè London EC4R IAG Date: 17 March 2026 19 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 1025 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Unrestricted Funds 2025 2024 Notes INCOME FROM Charitable activities TuiLion lees Other educational income Trading actiV4ties Lettings Investment: Bdiik illLEI ¢JL Donations General 4.321,158 251.620 4,206.162 309.984 44,550 1917 20,409 702 Total incomc 4,638,439 4,520,222 EXPENDITURE ON Expenditurc on Charitable Activity Trust operating c05t: Teaching costs Welfare PrÈmi%Ès Support costs and sovern&nE¢ Raising funds Finance cost5 2.524.705 810,160 987.185 769,988 2,538,159 616,924 928,833 680,844 1.754 Totsl 0X￿nditUrÈ 5,093,792 4,765,895 Net expenditure 1455,353) {245,673) Transfer bètwèÈn funds Net movement in funds 1455.3531 {245,673) Balance brought forward at I September 3.476.195 3,721,868 Balance cavried forward at 31 August 3,020,842 3,416,195 The Statement of Financial Activities contains all the income and expenditure recognised in the current and preceding year. All of the School's activities during the above two financial years derived from continuing activitie5. I he accompanying notes lorni part ol che5e financial 5tatement5. 20 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 2024 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tan&ble assets 3,233,678 3,297,476 3.233,678 3,297,476 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors- receivable hyithin one Year 1,176,394 911.452 233,J21 1.937.663 Cash and bank balanees 2,087,646 2,171,184 CREDITORS . ¢tlTIVU51£5 falli118 due wthin one year {1152,7761 11,589,532) NET CURRENT (LIABILITIE5) IA55ETS 164.930} 581.652 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIA81LITIES 3,168,748 3,879,128 CREDITORS _ amount5 falling due after more than one year 1147.906) 14019331 3,020,842 3,476,195 FUNDS General unrestr1c￿d funds Restricted funds 3.020.842 3.476,195 3,020,842 3,476,195 The financial statements were approved and authori5ed for issue by the Governors on 10 March 2026 and were s18ned below on their behalf by.. (i Si (Chair of ssett r5 Rpgisrp.rpd rnmpxny nijmhgr.. nr)719947 The accompanying notes lomi part of these financial statements. 21 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 2025 2024 Reconciliation of net expenditure to net C25h flow from operating activitiÈs Net expenditure Depreciation Bank interest receiyed ank interest paid Ilncreasellldecrea5el in debtors Increase in creditors ID&.rr>aEg1l'inrrg&2RP in p3rent deposits lee3 iii adyaiice {455,3531 136,960 120,4091 1,754 1942.8731 762,530 1454.3131 1245,6731 24,554 188.160 867,293 Net cash (used in)1 Prowded by oPerL7tiftg octivities {971.704) 966,980 Cash flows from investin8 aCtiviti•$ Purchase of tan8ible fixed assets (73.1621 (220,7081 Net cash used in investing drtivities {73,162) 1220.708) Cash flows from finanein8 activities Bank intsrest received Bank interest paid 20,409 11.754) Net cosh Provided by l (used in) financing o(tivities 18.655 (Decr•asé)lincr•a60 in cash 74J.137 Cash and cash equivalents at I September 1.937.663 1,192,526 Cash and cash equiv21ents at 31 Ausu•t 911,452 1.937,663 ANALYSIS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 2015 2024 Cash at bank 911,452 1,937,663 ANALYSIS OF CHANCES IN NET DEBT At I Sep￿Mber 2024 Cash flows At 31 August 2Q25 Cash Total 1,937,663 911,452 1,937,663 11.026,2111 911,452 22 LIThLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST Z025 Little Bookham Manor House School ts a charitable company it7corporated in England and Wales. The School 15 3 Public Benefit Entitr/ registered as a charity in England and Wales and L company limited by guarantee with no Share capital. It was Incorporated on 30 March 1962 (company number.. 007199471 and registered as a charity on 2Y Auiust 1962 Icharity number.. 3120631. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Accounting The financial statement5 have been prepared under the historical c05t convention and in aeeordance with applicable accountin8 Standards and the Statsment ol Recommended PracLice Accounting and Reporting by Chariries (Second Edition), tho Comp2ni?s Art ?on& and FRq Ifl? thp fin3nrial reporting standard 2pplit2ble in the UK 2nd the Republic of Ii-eland. The functional currency of the School is considered to be GBP because that is the currency of the primary economic environment in which the Sch(x)l operates. Having reviewed the School's potential challenges in the future. the funding facilities available to the School, and the School's futu￿ projetted cash flow5, the Governors have a reasonable expectation thai the School has adequate resource5 to continue its activities for the foreseeable future, and consider that there are no material uncertainties over the school's linancial viability in the short term. Accordingly, the Board of Governors continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the fin3nci21 statements as outlined in the St2temont ol Accounting and Reporting Responsibilitie5 on page 17. Tlie &LLVUIIL5 yieJEiii StsLeirieiit vl fiiidiiiial iiCUVltie5 (SOFA), the cash flow 5raretnenE and the balance 5heeL The following a¢countin8 policie5 have been applied consistently in dealing wirh items which are considered material in relauon Eo the School's financial statetnent5. b) FEe5 receivable and 5tTnilar Income Tuition fees are stated alter deducting allowances for award5 and other remission5. Other educational income compri5e5 Income from school outings, activities and other related incorne. These sources of income are included in the accouncs when the likelihood ol the receipt is probible and their value can be measured with reasonable certainty. Investment income Invesiment income from bank balances and interest bearing dep051t5 are accounted for on an accruals ba51S. Donations, legacies. grant$ and other incorne Other income 15 accounted for as and when entitlemenc arises, the amount can be reliably quantified and the economic benefit to the School is considered probable. Othp.r inrnmp fnr thg Scht￿l's general purposes 15 accoiinted for ag unr@stritt@d 2nd is ¢r•dited to the General Reserve. Where the donor or an appeal has imposed trust law restrictions. income 15 credited to the relevant restricted fund and incoming endowment5 are accounted for as permanent trust capital or expendable trust capital. accordin8 to whcther the donor intends retention 15 to be perrnanent or ngt. Expenditurè Expenditure is accrued as necessary. Chari¢able activicy costs comprises all expenditure directly related to the eJhjgcrivÉS.* rjl rhg. Srhnrtl ineliJdin8 dirprr rnsts attrihiir361e to pach activity. Siipport eogts inelud@d within th cliai iLable acLiviLy cvii)yT is¥ LUSLS ol dll I VJVUI L¥5 uuliJ¥d LU dii ¥LLIy SUVVUIL Llie 5Lliuvl's PT Illlal X dLLivi¢ies. Governance costs are those costs incurred in connection with che governance of the charity and its assets and are primarily associated with constitutional and statutory requirements. 23 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2Q25 ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) Pen$ion .pg5.ndpnr qrhnnlE- ThiE srhpmp IÉ x apfinpd rnnrrihiition grniip pprsonal pension plan for the School's trachers. Employer's pension costs are charged in the pertod in which the salarie5 to which they relate are payable. Ibl The People's Pension.. This Is a defined contribution group personal pension plan for the School's support staff. Employer's pension costs are charged in thè period in which the 5313ries to which they relate are p2Y2ble. {cl The National Employment Savings Trust INESTI.. This alternative fund for the School's support staff is a workplaee pen3ion scheme set up by the sovernment 3pecifically for auto enrolment. The scheme is currently free for employer5 to use. g) Operating Leases Reiitdlb uiidEr Dperatirig ler15es are Eh&rsed on a 51raighc-line ba515 over Ihe lease iertn, even if Ihe payments are noc made on such a basis. Benefits received and receivable as an incentive to Sign an operating lease ire similarly spread on a straight-line basi5 over the lease term. h) Fixed assets All item5 01 a capital niture with a vilue ol over £3,000 are capitalised a¢ COSL ICT eq(tipmenc wlth an individual cost in excess of £300 is capiralised at cost as these irems are usually in extension of the utilisation of the School's network and they require greater safeguarding. Other expenditure on equipment Incurred In che norrnal ijay-to-day running of the School is charged to the Statsment ol Financi21 Activities as iTrcurred. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on a straighc-line ba515 over the expected useMI economic lives of the assets concerned. The principal rate5 used are.. Freehold Property.. 8uildings Swimming Pool T•nnislNgtball Courts 2% io% 7.3% Plant ind equipment Motor vehicles Compvter Equipment io% 20% 33.33% Assets under construction are not depreciated until they are complete and brought intQ USE. Luld 15 not depreciated. nehtors Trade and ocher debtors are reco￿lSed at the settlement amount due aftsr any discounts olfered and less any impairment. Prepayments ire valued at the arnount prepaid net of any discount5 due. The school ha5 updated it5 accountinR policy in respett ol tuition lees billed durinR the financial year that relats to the following 3c3demic year. Previously, where tuition fees lor the Autumn Term were billed it the end of the preceding financial year, rhose fees were not included wirhln fee debiors as they were nor yer due for paymenL The fee debcors are now recognised at the poini they ire invoiced. with a corresponding deferred income in creditors for any lees LlidL i ¥ldL¥ LV Lli¥ lullvwiii¥ yvai 24 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) YEAK ENUED 31 AUGUST 2025 ACCQUNTING POLICIES (Contlnued) j) Cash at bank and In hand Cash 15 represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hour5. Cash equivalenrs are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three rnonth5 from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk ol change in Yaluc. k) Creditors and Provisions Creditors and pro¥ision5 are recognised where the Trus¢ a present obligation resulcing from a past event that will probably rèsult in the transfèr of funds to 2 third party and thè amount duè to settle the obligation can be me3sured or estimated reliably. Short term creditors are measured at their transaction price. Othei- financial liabilities, includin8 bank loans, are measured at arnortised cost using the effèctive interest method. l) Financial instruments Asspts piirrha¥d Lu Pdy 850,193 937,742 187.5491 1424,4131 Balance a5 at 31 Au8U5t 425.780 850,193 14. PENSION COMMITMENTS Retirement benefits to the School's employee5 are provided through three defined contribution schemes. which arè funded by employer (the Sehooll and employees, contributions. The Aviva Pension Trust for Independenc Schools This scheme is 2 dèfined contribution group personAI pension plan for tsachers in independent schools. The School joined this scheme following its wirhdrawal from TPS on 31 August 2020. The basic contributions are 6Y. lor the employee and 9% for che employer. The employee can pay additionil voluntary contributions vp to l 00% of salary. The employer's ¢ontributigns are charged in thc Statemcnt of Financial Activitics in the pcriod in whieh Jalaric- to which they rclatc V4rc due. The employer's contributions in the year amounted to £146,13012Q24'. £148.5741 and at year-end there was £22,32812024: £23,317) acerued in respect of contribution5 to this Scheme. The People's Pension The People's Pension is a multi-employer defined contribution oc£upacional pension schemè that has master trust status. All eligible support staff can join chis scheme. Ba51C Contributions are 6Y. for the employee and 9% for the employer. The employer's contributions are charged in the Statement of Financial Activiues in the period in which Salaries to which they rp.12tp Arp. dijp. Th& è.mplayg.r'* eAnrrihiJritJn< in rhg ypxr xmniintgd rn 147.7?1 i?n?4. <45,67?) at year-end there was £6,16412024.. £7,014} accrued in respect of contributions to this scheme. The National Employment Savings Trust The National Employmènt Sivings Trust INESTI provides the School's support stxff with 2n 2lt•rnitiv• to Tha P•oplg's Pension. NEST 15 a workplace pension Scheme Set up by the government Specifically for auto enrolmenL The scheme 15 currently free lor employers to vse. Corntributions rose from l % by the employee and l % by the ernployer to 3% from £3.19112024.' £2.9461 and at year-end £57012024: £5281 accrued in respect of contributions to the scherne. 30 LirrLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS At 31 Augustthe School had commitments under non- cancellable operating leases expiring as follows in respect of items classified as Plant and Machinery and Motor Vehicles.. 2025 Z024 Amount5 due: Within one year Rgtwp>n l S yg3r< 33.906 31.672 40,528 76,507 65,578 117,035 16. FUNDS OF THE SCHOOL Endowments and Restricted Funds The School held no endowments or restricied funds during the year under review or at balance sheet da￿. Unrestricted Funds Unrestricted funds represent accurnulated incorne from che Scht)01'5 ac¢ivi¢ie5 and other sources that are available for the general purposes of the School. 17. SUMMARY OF MOVEMENTS ON FUNDS At 31 AuRust At 31 August Income Expenditure Gains and Transfer Between Fund5 2024 Losiei 2025 General funds Restricted funds 3.476,195 4,638,439 15,093,792) 3,020.842 Total fund5 3.476.195 4,638.439 {5,093,7921 3.020,842 PRIOR YEAR AL 31 August At 3 5 August Income Eypenditure Gains and Transfer Between Fvnds 2023 Losses 2024 General funds Restricted funds 3.721.868 4.520,222 (4,765,895) 3.476,195 Total fund5 3.721.868 4.520.222 14,765.8951 3,476,195 LITTLE BOOKHAM MANOR HOUSE SCHOOL NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025 18. RELATED PARTIES Ai rhe year end, Ihe School had an amount due co Its parent undertaking, the Effingham Schools Trust, totalling £71,399 (prior yèar.. 196,0131. The balance relatss to rech2rges of shared costs and is unsecured. interest-free and repayable on demand. The parent cornpany 15 a related party by virtue of its controlling iniere5t in the School. Thc Fricnds of Manor House S¢h001 IFOMHSI IRe8lStered Charrity No. I129072} 13 a rharity Jet up and operated In¢Jependently of the School by parents of past and present Manor House School pupils. FOMH5 carry out fund- raising activities to assist the School with various project5 for the benefit of pupils. The Friernds donated £62,394 in 2024125 and has pledged co give further significant donations in 202512612024.. £1,159). 19. CONTROLLING PARTY A5 at 31 Au8U5t 2025. the ultimate controlling party was the Effingham Schools Trust, a charitable company incorporated in Ensland and Wales (company registrntion numbei- 045096231. Its I"tg5¢ei"ed office is Eifiiigli&iTI 5"chools I rus( Ellingham, S"urrey. RH5 65T. The accounts of Effingham Schools Trust are available from the Charity Commission. 32