Rugby School
THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANaAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
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THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBYSCHOOL
ANNUAI REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
CONTENTS
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Governors. Principal Officers and Professlonal Advlsers
The Report ofthe GovemSng Body
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Independent Audltorfs Report
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Consolldated Statement of Flnancial Actlvities
Balance Sheets
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Consolldated Cash Flow Statement
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Notss to the Flnancial Statements
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THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBYSCHOOL
ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
The Governlng Body
B J O'Brien, LLB {2.3.4.5.6.7} (Chairman from 5 July 20201
R J Elmhirst LLB12.3.4.5.6) {Deputy Chaimian from 5 July 2020)
L J Holmes, BA (Hons) (Chairman) (resigned 4 July 20201
R C A Hingley. MA (Deputy Chairman) (resigned 4July 2020)
N Bacon FCA CTA {2,3,5,711ioined 17 November 2020)
J C Barwell OBE q2,3,4,7)
D J Bennett. MA (Hons) {resigned 4 July 20201
C A Coates LLB (8) lioined 5 November 20211
J Eastwood BA {Honsl (8)
R C Fletcher FRSA. MBA, Mphi17)
Prof C J Howe SCD {1) {resigned 3 July 20211
H Jackson Bsc (Honsl (resigned 3 July 2021}
S Lebus, MAIS) Iresigned 3 July 20211
G V Lloyd-jones {resigned 3 July 2021)
C Marten MA (1,6,8)
J Moreland MA. PGCE, NPQH18)
A Pantelis (l) (ioined 10 March 20211
Rev Canon Dr M Pryce (l) ts'oined I Septernber 20211
General Sir T Radford KCB DSO OBE {6}
D Skailes BSC FCA12,3.6}
P Smulders, BA, MBA (5}
C Wills LLP15.7) ts'oined 17 November 20201
G Woodward BA (Honsl (resigned 16 January 2022)
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Common Room
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Executlve Head Master
P R A Green MA, PGCE
Chief Operatlng Officer and aerk to the Govemlng Body
P A Nicholls MA (CANTAB), FCA
Deputy Executlve Head
Dr N G Hampton MA IOXON}. PhD. PGCE
Head of Rugby School
G Parker-jones MA, PGCE
Head of Bllton Grange
G E B Jones MEd, BA IHons}, PGCE
Prlndpal Address and Reglrtered Offlce
Rugby School. The Bursary. 10, Little Church Street. Rugby, CV213AW
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ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
Membership of Governlng Body Commlttees (as of date of thls report)
{1} Academic
121 Finance. Audit & Estates
{31 Audit
(41 Investment
{51 International Development
161 Nominatlons
171 Arnold Foundation
(8) Risk, complian￿ & Safeguardln8
Other Current Members of Governing Body Commlttees
W Assheton (2,3)
Dr C H Bames17)
C Howe111
Ms D W Batstone (71 P Henderson {41
S Lebu5 (51
C T Lindsay (7)
M D L Ponsonby {7) M Ruffell {41
M Mansell {2,31
A Stuart {11
M Turner {7}
F Salway (2,31
P Yates141
(Relevont senior employees of the School are present in ottendance ot
eoch Governing Body Committee but ore notfomially member5)
Audltor
Crowe U.K. LLP
Cheltenham
Advlsers
Bankers
National Westminster Bank plc. Ru8by
Sollcltors
Veale Wasbrough Vizards. Bristol
Surveyor5
Farebrother. London
Principal Investment Managers
Quilter Cheviot Ltd. London
Partners Capital LLP, London
Veritas Investment Management, London

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
The Governing Body of Rugby School {"Governing Bodf). who a￿ the trustees of ftugby School including Bilton
Grange (the "School"). present their Annual Report and the audited financial staternents of the School for the year
ended 30 June 2021. The Governing Body confirms thatthe financial statements comply with the charitvs governing
document, with current statutory requirements, with applicable accounting standards in the Untted Kingdom, with
the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice {the Charities SORP IFRS 102)l and with the Charities Act 2011.
The School's Objertlves
Choritoble Objects
The proviS￿n of a broad liberal Christian education at a boarding and day school at the School for children from
Rugby and neighbourhood and elsewhere. and by ancillary or incidentsl activities and other associated activities for
the benefit of the community.
Stotement of Values
The School's principal activity is the education and pastoral care of its Students at Rugby School and Bilton Grange.
All of its assets and its income and expenditure relate to that activity. The Sthool's fundamental ethos of 'the Whole
Person is the Whole Point, is everything we undertake at the School to fulfil that principal aim.
The Sthool's Development Plan includes a Statement of Values=
The School operates all-round co-educational schoo15. where students are aclNely encouraged to develop
their own individual skills and talents. Every child has something spetial inside them: it's our job to find out
what that is.
The S¢hool operates schoo15 which value outstanding academic performance - but never at the expense of
achieving excellence in other fields. In our exper￿nCe. a hothouse isn't nece55arily a place where manv
students will blos50m.
Rugby School and Bilton Grange are schoo15 located in the Midlands. and we're often noted for our
remarkably unpretentlOU5 atmosphere. But amongst Students and teachers alike. you'll detect a fierce pride
about being here.
We have a strong sense of service to the community. We're blessed with some marvellously well-equipped
facilities, and we think it's only fair we afford wider access to them whenever we can.
We also think it's fair to give children a chance to come here who coukln't otherwise afford to do so.
The School operates true 7-day a week schools with a strong boarding ethos. The place doesn't empty at
weekend5 for the simple reason that there'5 $0 much going on here.
Rugby School and Bilton Grange are schoo15 that love to innovate and try out new things. Just because 'lt's
never been done before. doesn't mean we shouldn't give it a go now.
Without bein8 over-pious about it, the School is a Christian foundation. where diversity. tolerance and
understanding are taught and differences celebrated with just the same skill and dedication as English and
Maths.
Rugby is a school with a strong House structure. and a lon8 tradition of in-house dining. This mean5 there's
an unusual emphasis on indiwdual pastoral care, so being here really is the next best thing to being back
home.

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The School consistently strives for all-round excellence. It recogni5es that there are many fundamental qualities
which are not examinable: curioslty. 5hrewdne55. initiative. leadership. an awareness of beauty, a sense of humour,
a sense of responsibility and a gift for friendship. and that these and other basic qualities need to be developed in
an institution that regards itself as educat#)nal.
The Governing Body consider that the School provides an environment where each student is encouraged to develop
and fulfil its potential, thereby inspiring a desire to contribute to the wider community.
Objectivesfor the Yeur
The Governing Body set the following aims for the academic year 2020121-
lo maintain the Schx>fs commitment to high academic standards providing teaching in person and remotely,.
to facilitate curriculurn. student and staff development through the implementation of an academic rolling
plan;
to enoble our students to gain admittance to the best univer51ties and courses they can-
to continue the pioneering work of the Arnold Foundation and use the bursaries programmes (Arnold
Foundation. Lawrence Sheriff and othersl to ensu￿ that acces5 to the School is as wide as possible;
to maintain the standard5 of pastoral care through the implementation of a pastoral rolling plan:
to continue to provide and enhance the range of co-curriculaf activitie5 to fulfil our ethos of Whole Person
Whole Point.;
to continue to explore opportunities to open overseas schools in partnership with suitable Investors,.
to tontinue to improve the School's facilities and to protect the historic environment through capital projecls
to improve and enhance the teachin& co<urricular and pastoral facilities throughout the School-
to continue to improve the sustainability of the School estate through an ongoing programme of rapital
investmenL
Strategies to achieve Objectives
The School's strategies for achieving its objectNes were to:
continue to rewew the academic curriculum to ensure that it is both broad and challengin&
continue to subscribe to independently set and assessed tests at age 13 and on entering the sixth form. which
produce data which helps evaluates perfomiance at GCSE and A levels. The School uses this data to assess
value-added performance, against which a summary of outcomes is prepared annually for the Governing
Body:
continue to use academic rolling development plans across the School and review these annually through
department review meetings:
encourage the students, spiritual and moral 8rowth. their tu￿Ural awareness and physical development by
promoting participation in a wide range of activities and through the curriculum-
continue to use a rigorous Personal Development Rewew {PDRI kyctess invofving the observation of lessons
and the close scrutlDy of all departments:
maintain the House structure. which continues to be one of the defining features of life at Rugby School,.
provide enhanced CPD and research opportunities {learning awards) for all staff, includin8 learning awards.
a Pastoral Leadership Qualificatlon through HMC and Ivnchtime INSED opportunities-
enhance the process of Levee appointments and enhancing prefert trainin& including a programme of
Graydin coaching;

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increase the number of co-curricular. student-led opportunit*s and establish a speCif￿d student-led
enrichment hour in the Scheme of Hours-
develop further vocational societies:
provide appropriate high quality educational facilities-
offer opportunities to day students through the lawrence Sheriff Foundation awards and bursaries:
identify 5Ultable candidates for Arnold Foundation funded pla￿5 at the School through links with portner
charities and schools in the maintained Sector and working with The SpringBoard Bursaries Foundation;
continue to emphasise the role of the chaplaincy.
Choritoble Merger of Bilton Grange Preporatory School into Rugby School
On 6 January 2020, the a55ets and liabilities of Bilton Grange Trust ￿mIted V￿re transferred to the School by way of
charitable merger. Bilton Grange Prep School is a co*ducational day boarding nursery, pre-prep and preparatory
school for students aged from 3-13 years old. It operate5 a 3+ Nursery called The Nest, a Pre-Prep Department up
to Year 3 and then a Prep Departmenl up to sixth fomi Iyeaf 81.
Review of the Yeaes Achlevements and Perf0M￿nCe
Principt71 activities of the year
Rugby School has 13 boarding houses and hvo day houw for 13-18 year old students. Bilton Grange is a
predorninantly day school for student5 aged from 3-13 years old. however it also has a boarding house for boys and
boarding house for girls in its Prep department.
The average number ofstudents in Rugby School during the year was 842 {2020: 815). The totsl number of boarders
was 658. which maintains the boarderlday ratio at approximately 80120. The average number of students of
Reception age up to sixth form in Bilton Grange was 30512020: 3021 of whorn the average number of boarders was
43.
The School'5 activities and strategy ovei the year have continued to support the Schoofs Development Plan. The
School has maintained its high academic perfomiance and its Position as one of the leading co*ducational boarding
schools In the UK and the wodd.
Educotional Performonce
The exam result5 for summer 2021 were as follows-
All figures in percent
A Levels (Including Pre-u)
2021
2020
2019
2018 Eng. 2021 Eng. 2020
83.3
95.6
100.0
70.5
63.8
85.4
l(K).O
44.3
38.1
85.7
99.8
E Ipassl
100.0
GCSE
A*19-8
A'.A19-7
77.7
91.7
97.7
Iw.o
61.9
77.0
57.4
81.8
85.9
95.5
l(K).O
30.0
27.5
A*.Clpass119-4
97.7
99.5
79.1
78.8
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
As previously noted, the School airns to offer far more than a strong academic performance. The Governing Body
and staff place particular importance on robust and effective systems and processes for the pastoral care. support
and guidance of our students.
The School continues to offer a very broad range of culiural. artistic, sporting and musical opportunities as well as
involving its students with the outside comrnunity. especially in collaboration with social services and through
partnerships with local secondary schools. Some of the principal achievements of the School were-
the school opened again in the Advent Tem) (September) 2020 under ￿ restrictions advised by the DfE.
Those students who were required to isolate or who were unable to return to School from overseas acce55ed
all their live lessons online in a 'hybrid' format. For those who lived in time Zones that made some lessons
Impractical to access. live lessons were ￿Orded and made accessible on video retordings.
The restrictions did not prevent the school from pursuing its whole person ethos as far as was safe. Sports
training continued, as did musrc and drama. in an appropriately risk assessed manner. Student social
interactions were carefully managed to balance the psychological riskof isolation within boarding household5
against the risks of COVID-19 within the context of government 8uidance. The result was that our students
benefitted from as good a wholistic education a5 wa5 possible in the clrcumstance.
the closure of the school site in January 2021 a5 a result of the Covid-19 pandemic caused Rugby School to
move it5 educational provision online through to the end of the Lent Term. At very short notice a full
timetable of le￿on$ was On￿ again taught live online. academic enrichment events continued live online.
sports, music. drama and other activities also continued to take plate through the online medlum making
use of the Microsoft Office software suite with students logging in from around the world:
as a consequence an exceptional programme of academic and co-curricular enrichment with over 150 club5
and Societies was maintained (albeit with an element of online provision):
excellent value-added results at both GCSE and A Level following TAGS led admittance to universities to
remain strong, with almost all students progressing to university directly or following a gap year,.
outstanding results in academic competitions e.g. over ICKJ in UKMT Senior Maths Challenge,.
accreditation to begin teaching the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme was aworded and
teaching has now commenced as of September 2021:
a Community Action Programme remained in place. suitably adjusted with an online rather than face-to-face
medium. that enabled students to volunteer on different days of the week to participate in a wide ranBe of
community-based activities;
In response to 8lobal and national events Rugby redesiBned its PSHE and RSE provision to give greater
emphasis to devebping student thinking and understanding of the perspectives of people who are different
from themselves and to encourage the further 8rovrth of our inclusive and sensitive culture.
at Bilton Grange, a similar online learning environment was put in place at short notice with age appropriate
online teaching provided for pupils from as young as 3+ to the full teaching programme for those at the top
end of the School. Bilton Grange also contributed to the nationol need to keep the emergency service5 going
and offered onsite teaching and learning for the children of key workers even a5 it provided a full remote
learning approach for all student5:
students from Bilton Grange won a number of scholarships as they moved on to a range of public schools
with the majority of Bilton Gran8e's leaving sixth formers and scholars progressing to Rugbv:
Across Ru8by and Bilton Grange. all staff participated in a series of training sessions aimed at further
developing our inclusive teaching and working culture.

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in 2020121. 38% of Rugby School's students receNed concessions through Rugby School's Scholarships.
Lawrence Sheriff Foundationships and Arnold Foundation schemes. These avffirds entitle students to
financial as515tance up to 100% of fees. subject to parental means testin&
During the year, financial support towards the Rugby School fees was thereby provided for 314 students,
representlng 40% of students in Rugby School, including a significant number of students in receipt of
bursary for the full value of the School fee5. A further 78 student5 at Bilton Grange received some fomi of
financial support representing 26% of the students in Bilton Grange:
we are particularly proud of our Continued efforts to build on and develop student mentorlng for Arnold
Foundation students as part of our support for them.
Co<urricult7r highlights of the year
We were delighted to be awarded The Week's 'Best of the Best. award as 'Great for Co-turricular. and shortli5ted
for the Final of the TES awards for '8est at Sports, award. This confirms that our co-curricular provsion is amongst
the best in the country thanks to a team of energetic staff who passK)nately believe that developing the whole
person engenders life skills in our young people which changes their lives.
Preparing for the retum to school and adapting to COVID restrirtions challenged staff but the co-currKular
programme was adapted. augmented and thrived despite the new challenge5 imposed.
Livestre¢7m
A positive outcome of the pandemtc has been the development of a You Tube channel where music and drama
performances were livestreamed. and Chapel was broadcast to the wider Rugby community around the world. The
Macready wa5 closed as a professional theatre. however the School hosted two performances from professional
companies= one was to telebrate Black History month and the other a GCSE set text. Both were watched by a ￿Xia11Y
distanced Rugby khool audience and live streamed to local state schools and to other schools across the world,
including China. Generous sponsorship from Cemex pa￿ for this to be free for all local state schools.
Rugby 360
The Community Action programme was re-launched as Rugby 360 with a new energy and dynamism. There was a
focus on participation and engagernent from all pupils in the XX to D Block and staff with serrfice given by those who
go into the community but also by bringing the community into Rugby School. Despite COVID-19 and having to
diversify and move online. the programme flourished. with all 540 Students from the XX to D Block being involved
with service education every week.
Another benefit of the restrictions that COVIO imposed vrn5 the creation of some new seNbce initiatives and
partnership5. These include mentoring younger students through the Rugby Portobello Trust in London via Zoom.
weekly meetin85 Wlth children from the Huruma slum in Kenya. as well as supporting Care homes through the NHS
charity 'Kissing it Betterf. A group of 20 LXX and DB pupils volunteered their time and resour￿$ to Introduce clubs
and societles for students at Bilton Grange. Some of these new initiatNes are ex￿cted to continue once COVID
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Pupil leoder5hip
All co-curri¢ular area5. including clubs and societies. were focused on developing pupil leadership. Clubs & Societies
moved to being predominantty pupil-led with staff sponsors mentoring the pupil leaders to allow leadership
characteristics and skills to grow. 15 pupi15 completed their nationally recognised Sports Leaders qualificat•on and
were also awarded their Level 2 Certificate in Coachin8 (Sport & Physical Activity). As COVID restrictions were lifted.
these pupi15 Started to go out into local primary sthools to lead after-school sports sessions.
Duke of Edinburgh
Nearly 5(X) students completed their 8ron2e. Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh expeditions in June 2021. This
enabled us to catch up on the expedtiions postponed during the surnmer of 2020 due to the pandemic.
Music
Three pupils were awarded places in the inaugural School Or8anists' Association Young Organi5ts' Competition. This
is a sucte5s following a promotion of organ playing at both Rugby School and Bilton Grange. particularly after the
refurbishment of the Chapel organ.
The whole of Rugby School 8athered in Chapel for the first time since March 2020 on Monday 21 June 2021.
Following a hymn practice, Rugby Sch￿1 was then recorded by 8BC Radio 4 for their Sunday Worship which was
broadcast 'as live, on Sunday 27 June 2021. The Temple Consort were also recorded by BBC Radio 3 for two Choral
Evensongs which were broadcast over the summer. Rugby School remains one of only a very few schools to be asked
to regularly contribute to Radio 3 & 4.
LAMDA. ABRSM & Trinity music and drama examinations took place in person for the first time since March 2020.
The School then saw record numbers of pupils take these examinations in the final weeks of the year despite most
of their preparation being in online lessons.
Rugby School also enjoyed two Summer Concerts in the TSR In the final weeks of term- one 5howcèsed the work that
the strings and orchestra en5emble5 have done over the past year during lockdown and the other for w•nd and bra55.
Performing Arts
Rugby School was accepted onto the National Theatre's Connections programme where the School worked with an
UP-and<oming youn8 writer to premier their play at Rugby before taking it to Derby Theatre. The performance had
an enormous cast of 55 E and F Block actors in the show. The newly established LAMDA and Dance Showcase a150
took place in the Macready. however Government regulations meant that there could not be a live audience. but it
was livestreamed to a large audience of wpils. staff and parents.
The School saw a return of the Festival on The Close in the last week of temi. Due to Covid, this was pared down
from prevlous years with limit5 Qn combinin8 the School and the public at the Festival stage. The Sthool aims to
resume this element of the FestFval in June 2022. The evening performances were by Rugby School pupils who
performed to the Rugby School community. These included the Concerto Concert, where the School'5 very best
musicians play accompanied by a professional orchestra- Macbeth. the main School production which could not take
place in February.. the E & F Block National Theatre commissioned-play: as well as other pupil performances and a
finale of Rock and Pop bands. The Festival's main focus was on the workshops which took place during the
afternoons. There were a wide range of extemal facilitators who tame to Rugby School to inspire and enthuse both
the School's students and those from l(Kal schools whoioined each aftemoon.
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The traditional First Schools. Day. which could not take place in March. was amalgamated into the Festival on The
Close. This was renamed 'Festival on The Close Service Darf to coincide with our renewed focus on seNice and the
launch of Rugby 360. Nearly4(M) primary schod pupi15 Vi51ted the School from five local schools including two special
schools. Through ongoing Rugby 360 activities we are developing and nurturing our relationship with both Brooke
School and QUEST academy a5 we try to expand the horizon5 of our pupils beyond mainstream education. Rugby
School pupils finished the year by deliverin8 bespoke workshops to the primary school pupi15 who visit. There were
workshops involving community sclentists. linguists. sports leaders and art and design pupils. As part of the outreach
of the day we worked with the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Leap ensemble and the Birmingham Royal Ballet.
As part of the picnic on The Close, Primary pupils watched a perfomiance of Wild by contemporary dance company.
Motionhouse. whilst enjoying their packed lunch. Asupplementary part of the programme saw students from Rugby
School leave the campus and head into four local primary schools to deliver workshops in their own 5¢hools. Overall,
our workshops involved over 81X) primary school pupils.
Sport
The School rebranded and updated its sports kit after partnering with Kukri sPQrt and moving sales to their online
website. The School also updated tis sports scholarship programme and renamed tt 'Aspiring Athletic Performer
{AAPI Programme, to incorporate Sport5 Scholars and othe¥ talented pupils. The School provided support and
mentoring for 68 AAPS. All AAPS received individual development plans that targeted shared goals within sport, and
this was supported by I:1 coachin& fitness testin& strength and conditioning sessions and a perx)nal sports mentor.
Girls, cricket is now fully established after a fwe-year development programme. Following an introduction several
years ago and matches played on Caldecotts and OBS. the first ever Girls. Xl match was played on NBS. The
refurbishment of the Near Turf astro was completed with it becoming the showcase hockey pitch.
A programme of home swrts fixtures resumed following Covid at the start of the Trinity term with the boys, cricket
Xl playing Rugby Cricket Club. This was swiftly followed by our fiTSt awoy fixtures since COVID disrupted organi5ed
sport. The School was able to welcome parents to home fixtures following the May update to the Government
guidance on Covid.
The year also saw the retum of Sports Day and House athletKs returned on the penultimate day of term as boys,
Houses continue to compete for the Wrigley Cup and girls. Houses competed for the Charles Prest Cup.
Six girls are part of the Wasps netball squad. Two pupils were invited to Performance Centre hockey and prepared
for selertion for the England Hockey Futures Cup.
In cricket, Jacob Bethell represented Wanvickshire CCC 2nd Xl in a number of one-day and four-day matches. Ffion
Purvis represented Warwick5hire Ladies. Her School batting performances hove caught the eye having scored over
250 runs before bein8 out in any match. Edward Delville-jones was selected into the GB cyclin8 team. Albert Sitwell
who won the MidlandsTour Grade 5 tennis tournament.
Other memoroble moment of the year
The whole School gathered in a socialfy-distsnced manner on The aose to mark the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral,
wonderful sign of unity within our community. The CCF were in attendance which was their first uniformed
appearance since March 2020.
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The School enjoyed some visitin8 speakers wlth engagement from large group5 of pupils and staff despite these
being online. Stuart Lawrence. Stephen Lawrence'5 brother, inspired the School with the challenge to overcome
injustice. fight racism and live life to the fvll a5 part of the School'sstephen Lawrence Day awareness. Matt Dickinson.
author and journalist. led a session with the E and F Block as well as a group of English A Level students, encouragin8
their creaiive writing skills. Ulrich Ladurner, author and journalist. a spoke about the impact of Brexit on Anglo-
European relations. Ellie Holland. spoke to the Engineering Society on 'lVs a women's world too..
The new Levée were appointed just after Easter. Eight new enthusiastic LXX pupils started as the Co-curricular Levée.
They have chosen to focus on participation, communication. mentorship and partnerships as their objectives for
their year in office. To ensure partitipation and change. they have created inaugural Co-curricular Councils (Art &
Design. Music, PerformingArts. Rugby 360. Sport) which each contain 9 pupi15 from a variety ofyear groups who will
sit on their council for the year.
Plans for Future Years
The Governing Body continue5 to pursue the Schoofs general objertives as set out earlier. The Governing Body has
also set the following aims for the academic year 2021/22:
to maintain the School's commitment to high academic standard5:
to facilitate Cufriculum. student and staff development through the implementation of an academic rolling
plan:
to enable our students to gain admittance to the best universities and course5 they can-
to develop the provision at Bilton Grange Preparatory School as a core part of the Rugby Group of Schools;
to continue the pioneering work of the Arnold Foundation and use the bursaries prograrnme5 {Amold
Foundation and Lawrence Sheriffl to ensure that access to the School is as wide as possible,.
to develop a plan for outstanding and forward thinking emotional and physical health and well-bein8 vision
for 2022,.
to continue to explore opportunlties to open overseas schools in partnership with suitable investors:
to continue to develop and strengthen the 'Whole Person Whole Point. brand using positNe and Inspiring
examples to illustrate our ethos in action-
to plan and set up for the introduction of the International Baccalaureate in September 2021-
to continue to improve the Schoofs facilities and to protect the historic environment through capital projects
to provide outstanding facilities that are safe. secure and inspirational places to live and work in;
to continue to improve the sustainabiltty of the khool estate throu8h an ongoin8 programme of ¢apital
investment.
Strategic development plans are presented to and reviewed by the Governing Bo(ty at least annually.
Publlc 8enefft Oblectlves
In setting the School's objectives and planning its actNities the Governing Body has given careful consideration to
the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and in particular to its supplementary public benefit
guidance on advancing education and on fe￿harglng.
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Widening otcess to the School
The Governing Body is conscious that the schi)01s must femain accessible to talented children. irrespective of
parentsl means. This wa5 the main driving force for the launch of the Arnold Foundation for Rugby School in late
2002. As of September 2021, 156 students and former students had benefited from support provided by the
Foundation since 2(M)4. The Governing Body thank5 all the donors who have contributed to thi5 result and is
delighted that there wefe 27 Arnold Foundation funded students at the khool dufin8 2020121. In September 2021
the number of student5 in the School who are funded by the Arnold Foundation is 28.
Long before the launth of the Arnold Foundation for Rugby School, the School funded from its endowed and
restricted funds a large number of scholarships, bursaries ond Contess￿nS.
The Governing Body is determined to ensure that these are directed to cases of greatest need." therefore scholarship
and foundation scholarship awards are initially for a maximum of 5% of fees, such scholarships bein& however,
augmentable lup to I(m￿ if necessary} based upon an assessment of parental means.
Bursaries policy
The School's poliry is to award scholarships on the basis of an individuafs educational potential. The School provides
bursaries and aLEgmentations. up to 100% of fees subject to means-tested assessments. to those students vthose
education may be at risk due to financial hardship or to make place5 available for deserving students from families
who might otherwise not be able to afford school fees.
The total cost of scholarships. bursories and augmentations during the year wa5 £4.4 million12020: £4.4 million) for
the School including those of 8ilton Grange.
Approximately a third of students receive awards. Awards entitle students to financial a55i5tance up to IIX>% of fee5.
subjed to parental means tests.
Contribution to local schools
One fifth of the annual net income from the London Estate totalling £0.67 million12020'. £0.78 million) was paid to
our neighbour, Lawrence Sheriff School. which operates in the state sertor.
Community partnerships andservice5
The School aim5 to be a good neighbour in its local community and to develop mutually beneficial partnerships
wherever possible.
Such initiatives have included those detailed above in the Review of the Yearfs Achievements and Performance as
well as:
members of slaff contributed their time voluntarily to a number of charitable causes such as assisting in the
running of the Bradby Club, the Rugby Portobello Trust. and the Lawren￿ Sheriff Almshouses a5 well as
acting as governors of a number of local primary schools-
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
the School opened its 5P(*ts and other facilities to many Focal indmduals and organisations (including other
schools) Charging rate5 below those applying to commercial businesses. sometimes providing facilities free
ofcharge-
both Rugby School and Bilton Grange's facilities are provided free of charge for a number of charitable fund-
raising activities includin8 school sports days. concerts. plays, art exhibitions local sporting organisations: and
numerous local choirs and orchestras have held ￿hearSalS and Concerts in a number of School venues durin8
the cotsrse of the year and the School ha5 also hosted several events involving local schools.
Fundralskng
Members of the khool's Development Office organise fundraising activities and events and co-ordinate
philanthropic support and involvement both for the Arnold Foundation and the School. Neither the School nor the
Arnold Foundation use fundraising consultants or involve commercial partKipators.
The School is registered vrith the Fundraisin8 Regulator and operates according to the Code of Fundraising Practice.
All dire¢t fundraising marketing is undertaken by the Development Office to ensure that it is not unreasonably
intrusive or persistent. All promotional material contain5 clear instrurtions on how an individual can change their
preferences for communication or be removed from mailing lists. There have been no complaints about fundraising
activities during the year.
Group Structure
The School's consolidated report and financial statements include the artivities and results of its wholly-owned
subsidiaries. Rugby School Enterprises Limited, Rugby School International Limited and Rugby khool Projects
Limited and a150 of three associated charities- the Arnold Foundation for Rugby School, the Rugby School General
Charitable Trust and the Rugby School War Mernorial Fund. The tr￿tee5 of these a$s￿lated charities are all
appointed by the Governing Body of Rugby School.
Ru9by School Enterpnses Limited
The principal aim of this trading subsidiary is to generate income from the use of the School'5 facilitie5 when not
required for their principal educational purwse. and particularly during holiday periods. The company operates
knguage and other courses, operotes the School shop and also runs a Sports Centre which is open to the public
when not being used by the School. The companvs distributabte income for the year is gifted to the School to be
used for its principal activity.
Rugbyschool Internotional limited
The principal activity of the company is the provision of support to third parties to establish new premium
international schools associated with Rugby School. in reLition to using the School'5 trademarks and know-how.
Rugbyschool Projects Limited
This subsidlary company supplies design and build seplices and in March 2019 completed the constructK)n of a new
boarding house for the School.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
The Arnold Foundutionfor Rugby School
The Amold Foundation for Rugby School (the Arnold Foundation), an associated company that is also a registered
charity. number 1095856, has the principal aim of raising funds for more bursary awards, widening access to the
School, so that more talented people may benefit from a L￿ardIng school education at Rugby. irre5pertive of their
parents, ability to pay the lees.
The Ru9by School Generol Charitoble Trust
Prior to the 2(K)2 incorporation of the Arnold Foundation for Rugby School. this trust (also an associated entity) was
principally engaged in raising funds from supporters of the School. usually to assist with named capital projects.
From 2002. activity in this Trust has been limited to the receipt of income from covenants and legacbes that were
established before the Foundation's existence and for fund-raising activities not condutted through the Arnold
Foundation.
The Rugby School Combined War Memoriol Fund
Originally established in honour of those members of the Rugby School family who fell in the two Great Wars, this
trust lan a550¢iated entity) uses its investment income to fund scholarships or bursaries awarded to the children of
Rugbeians who Meet the criteria for financial a5SiStance to attend or remain at Rugby School. The Trustees have
expanded the Fund's objects by way of a Charity Commission Scheme in order to allow it to also support the children
of those working in the emergency services and the NHS.
Flnancial Revlew
The School endeavours to ensure financial stability and continuing solvency year on year so that it can pursue its
educational aims and objectives. Rugby Sthool's management continues to recogntse the importance of 5tron8 Cost
control, seeking to contain cost increases as much as possible while ensuring that the School continue5 to deliver
first class education and pastoral care.
The School's charitable actiVit￿S continue to be the main source of the CharitWs consolldated income and
expenditure.
The School's operations for the year ended 30 June 2021 resulted in a breakeven figure12020: £0.5 miifion deficit),
after charging £3.74 million12020- £3.(￿ million) for deweciation on the School's property and equipment, but
before pension revaluation adjustments under FRS 102.
The consolidated net incoming resource for the year. before adjustin8 for Scholarships and bursaries, was £3.8
million12020' £14.7 million} which. in addition to the School's operating surplus. included.
a reduction in fees in Lent Temi 2021 related to the educational provision being on a remote basis for part
of thai time due to a pandemic related lockdown;
a reduction in contributions from commercial enterprises as the School's results were impacted by the
pandemic in the performance of its enterprises busine55 and tts international arm. which nevertheless
contributed net funds to the group of £212.1XK)-
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
the furloughing of a number of sport5 centre and other non-teaching staff under the Governmenys
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme {CJRSI. to miti8ate the cash flow impact of the pandemic. This was in
line with the Governmenys plans under the scheme to protect employment across sectors that could
otherwise not operate. The School received support under the scheme from the government during the
vear equating to 4.5% of its annual staff costs. The School did not furlough teaching staff, as they were
al￿e to teach remotety, Noting that most of those furlou8hed were staff in the lowest quartile by hour
pay. the School opted to supplement the amount paid by the Government180%1 towards these staff to
support their income to be at their nornial pay level-
the Arnold Foundation for Rugby School received endowed fvnds of £187.(￿ and restricted funds of
£476,OIX) during the year;
£590,Cth wa5 raised due to the auction proceeds from the sale of rare books which have been designated
forthe Bloxam Fund-
a net transfer of £2.6 million from the London Eslate, after the payment of the one-fifth share to Lawren¢e
sheriff khool;
other restricted funds in the Statement of Financial Acttvities include the School's Special Funds, the
General Charitable Trust and the War Memorial Fund. which have generated combined net income (before
realised and unrealised investment gains) of £0.2 million in the year. before providing for scholarships and
bursarie5:
£4.4 million Irepre5entin8 13.3% of gross fees) was used to fund scholarship and bursary awards.
Assistance towards pa￿nent of the fees in this way was provided to a total of 338 students across Rugby
School and Bilton Grange.
This left a consolidated net deficit before the revaluation of investments of £0.7 millioTr12020.- £10.5 million surplu5).
Including the year-end revaluation on investments. which are substantially either restrirted or endowment related,
and the pension scheme actuarial revaluation, there was a net increase in the CharitVs fund5 for the year of £15.9
million12020: £2.3 million) as the financial and property investments saw a recovery in values from the low wlnts
experienced due to the first Covid-related lockdown.
Bolunce Sheet
The movement of funds for the year generated total consolidated funds of £228 Million standing to the credlt of the
School as at 30 June 2021 after including the merger of Bilton Grange. The underlying assets and liabilities are set
out in the Balance Sheet and further analysed in the note5 which accompany the financial statements.
Funds
The results of School operations (fees and related incorne less expenditure to administer. maintain and develop the
School) are identified Separate￿ within the body of the financial statements. The use of net funds generated by this
activity is unrestricted.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
Endowed funds are predominantly represented by the London Estate, consisting principally of property in London
bequeathed by the School'5 founder. Lawren￿ Sheriff. This pemianent endowment yield5 commercial. retail and
residential rental Income and, after accounting for the costs of its maintenance and administration. one fifth of the
remaining surplus Iplu5 one fifth of the income from certain non-property investments) is paid to Lawrence Sheriff
School, a nei8hbouring secondary school originally established by the Governing Body of Rugby School and now
operating in the state sector. Of the four-fifths which remain. the primary use is to fund foundatlons, scholarships
and bursarie5. Any remaining balance is unrestricted in use. but in practice 15 applied to finance capital projects which
are of long-lerm benefit or atcumulated for the same uses in future years.
Restricted funds can only be used for specified purposes and. accordingly, the School accounts separately for such
assets. and for the income and expenditure related to them. The Consolidated Statement of Financial Activitie5
fuither analyses these restricted funds as Special funds. consisting principally of fixed interest bearing securities and
holdings in investment trusts and equities. many of which arose ori8inally from bequests for specific purposes, such
as scholarships. bursaries and prizes. The annual net income from such funds is used exclusive￿ for the speclfied
purposes, with any unallocated amounts being carr￿d forward for the specific purposes in future years.
Other restricted funds consist primarily of gifts and legacies received through the Arnold Foundation for Rugbv
School, but also through the General Charitable Trust and the War Memorial Fund (see above). Gifts from the
General Charitable Trust are utilised in the period. The carried forward balance of other items on the Statement of
Financial Activities relate5 to the Arnold Foundation for Rugby School and the War Memorial Fund (see note 211.
Reserves Policy
The Gi)verning Body has currently adopted the reserves objertive that the School shall make an operating surplus
after depreciation on a rolling three-year basis. The School does not expert to borrow money to cover operational
requirements Other than to cover short-term timing issues. The School has issued a £35 million private placement in
orde¥ to fund various capital expenditure programmes in view for the comin8 five years.
It is the intention of the Governing Body that. on a continuing basis, the School will retain sufficient unrestricted
reserves to sustain the fixed assets which are used by the khool for tts charitable activities. In those years where
there are free reserves. the khool may consider advancing the capital expenditure programme or designating funds
for an identified pro8ramme of capital rnaintenance and investment. In other years where the School may have
negative free reserves. the School aim5 to mana8e the day to day workin8 capital requirements through careful
management of short term liquid resources.
The policy on the unrestricted reser￿5 ensures that a proportion is allocated as designated funds, established Sn
respect of:
Fixed assets fund- the School will retain sufficient unrestrKted reserves to Sustain the fixed a55ets which
are used by the School for its charitable activitie5.
New boarding house fund- the School set aside monies towards the cost of building a new boarding house
as part of the refurbishment of the School's existing boarding accommodation.
Building maintenance fund - Ihe School is setting aside additional monies towards the costs of maintainirsg
the School's facilities as part of its development plans.
Rugby School Enterprises fund- the fund5 gifted to the School by the trading subsidiary are to be utilised
on projects determined by the Governing Body which benefit a significant proportion of the School's
community. During the current year this encompassed the provision of additional 5¢holarships.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
The financial statements indicaie that the majorityof the schoofs unrestricted funds of £70 million (see note 22) are
invested In premises and equipment of £56 million. £19 million in other designated funds as described above. leaving
general unrestricted funds, or free reserves at a deficit of £3.5 million before any pensFon provision. Given the
financial strength of the Schwl, in particular the endowment investments. the Governin8 Body is satisfied that this
is adequate.
The Governing Body prepares a detailed long-term plan having regard to the SchooV5 financial and physical
resources, so that at all times the School reLiins the strength and flexibilityto respond to contingencies and to longer
term needs that may not be currently foreseen. Accordingly. the Governing Body consider that the School and the
group hève adequate resources and flexibility for the foreseeable future and consequently the adoption of the 80ing
concern basis is appropriate in preparing the financial statements. The reserves policy 15 rnonitored by the Finance
& Audit Committee and is reviewed annually.
Fundralslng Perfommnce
The Arnold Foundation received £0.67 rnillion of donations and legacies in the year. These funds will be applied for
the Specific aim of providing mean5-tested bursaryawards to those students whose parents would not otherwise be
able to afford an education at Rugby School.
Investment Performance
In relation to its financial investments. the Governing Body aims to optimise the returns generated by the
investments such that. over the longterm, the capital values are. at the least. maintsined when adjusted for inflation.
This objective will be achieved if the benchmark. determined for each fund. is exceeded by at least 0.5% per annum
on a rolling 3, 5 and 10 year period. provided the total return tsrgets are aLs0 met.
There are no specific re5triction5 Other than that the irbvestments should be suitsble for trusts. The School's
investment perforMa￿e is monitored regularfy against objectives by the Investment Committee.
Goveman¢e and Management
Chority Govemonce Code
The Governing Body understands that effective govemance is critical in runnin8 the charity and uses the Charity
Governance Code as an important tool in assisting with the continuous review of governance of the Charity.
Governing Body
The School is an unincorporated charity created by the will of Lawrence Sheriff in 1567 and is a recognised charrty
under the Charities Act 2011 Icharity number 5287521. rts trusts include the Will, the 1873 Scheme and the Rugby
School Act 1922. The Governing Body of Rugby School is a body co¥porate incorporated by Act of Parliament. under
the Public Schools Acts 1868. as the chariVs corpM)rate trustee. A5 well as being regulated by the Charities Act, the
Governing Body and the School are regulated by the Publi¢ Schools Acts 1868 and 1872. by the 1873 Scheme. by the
Rugby Lower School ITransferl Art 19)6 and by the Rugby School Act 1922.
Appolntments, Recruitment and Troining of Governors
Under the statutes, there is one nominated Governor and oiher rnembers are appointed by the Governing Body
itself. The Govemors and principal officer5 are named on page 3 and 4 of this report.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
At the end of the 2019-20 school year. on 4 July 2020. The Chaimian of the Governin8 Body. Mrs Lucinda Holmes
and the Deputy Chairman, Mr Robert Hingley retired and were replaced by Mr Barry (YBrien and Mrjake Elmhirst
respectively. Mr David Bennett stepped down as a governor on 4 July 2020. Resignations at the end of the 2020-21
School year included Prof Chris Howe. Mrs Helen Jackson, Mr Simon Lebus and Mr Gareth Lloyd-jones on 3 July 2021.
Ms Gemma Woodward resigned as a governor on 16 January 2022. On 17 November 2020, Mr Nick Bacon and Ms
Claire Wills were appointed as governor5. Ms Audrey Pantelis was appointed as a governor on 10 March 2021. The
Reverend Canon Dr Mark Pryce was appointed as a govemor on I September 2021. Ms Caroline Coates was
appointed as a governor on 5 November 2021.
Where the Governing Body itself co-opts a new member, thi5 follows a $elect￿n process and a recommendation
from its Norninations Committee. Governors are selected for their skills and experience across an appropriate
spectrum. Before taking up appointment. new Governors Visit the school for induction, receive key information
relating to the charity and Sign an appointment letter. All Governors are encouraged to attend the annual strategic
planning meeting which often incorF)orates trustee-troining issues.
The Governing Bodvs voluntary code on retirements provide5 that. with the exception of the Lord Lieutenant and
the Chairman and Deputy Chairman. member5 of the Governing Body do not normally serye more than ten years,
unless. in exceptional circumStan￿s. the Governing Body determines otherwise.
Governance
The Governing Body is responsible for the overall management and control of the School and meets at least once a
term. It5 principal responsibilities are to:
ensure that the School is run in accordance with its charitable objertNes and that all the function5 of the
school are authorised by the powers provided by its statutes and regulations and by charity law;
act in the best interests of the School and current and future beneficiarie5 at all times:
appoint the Executive Head Master and after consultation with the Executive Head Master, the Chief
Operating Officer, the Deputy Executive Head. the Head of Rugby School and the Head of Bilton Grange.
the Deputy Head{sl and the A55i5tant Head(sl and approve their terms and conditions-
in consultation with the Executive Head Master and his management team. set the strategy and policies
by which the School will be run;
approve the Development Plan-
ensure that the School meets the objectives that the Governing Body Sets from time to time.
control finance by approvin8 realistic budgets and longer-temi plans and by approving systems and
Safeguards that optimise the chances that they will be achieved:
ensure the effective and efficient admlnistration of the School and its resources. striving for best practice
in good governance-
ensure that the School is compliant with appropriate statutory and advi50ry regulations and aim5 for best
practice in this area:
understsnd the extent of duties in relation to risk management and to legal compliance and be satlsfied
that there is a rolling programme for meeting them:
ensure that compthent professional advice is taken when necessary:
appoint a Chairman and Deputy Chainnan:
appoint members to its committees: and
review and approve the terms of ￿ference and the output of these commlttees.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
Or8anisatlonal Management
Governing Body Committees
The Governing Body has appointed the following comrnittees (shown alphabeticaltyl of its members to oversee the
activities set out below. Membership is supplemented by the attendance of some of the principal offi￿r5 of the
School and by others with appropriate specialist knowledge. All these committees report regularly to the Governing
Body and their temis of reference are reviewed annually.
Academic Committee: Review of academic poliries and performance.
Arnokl Foundation Committee.. Advise and support the trustees of the Arnold Foundation and the
Governing Body in raisin8 funds for the Arnold Foundation.
Risk. Compliance and Safeguarding Committee: Le8islalion and inspection compliance. rlsk rnanagement.
Finance, Audit and Estates Committee." Finantial pM)licy and general operations relating to the runnlng of
the School.
Audit Committee.. The Audit Committee is effectively a sub<ommittee of FAE and addresses financial
reporting, systems and controls.
International Development Committee: Forniulation of the strategy for Rugby School's internatronal
development and recommend international projects.
Investment Cornmittee.. Management and administration of Special Funds and all other non-pioperty
investments. The Governing Body have agreed that the School's investment portfolio be managed on a
discretionary basis by its Investment Managers subject to F4)licies and objectives that the Governing B
establishes from time to time having regard to the Investment Committee's recommendation5.
Nominations Committee: Review of Goveming Body membership. includin8 recommendations of
individuals who might be co-opted to the Governing Body.
Membership of these committees is shown on pages 3 and 4.
Key Mon¢7gement Personnel
The Governing Body delegates the daity management of the School to the Executive Head Master. The Executive
Head Master is aided by other Key Management Personnel as detailed below.
Remuneration of the Key Management Personnel is set by the Nominations Committee with the policy objective of
providing appropriate inontives to encoura8e performance and of rewarding fairly any individual contributions to
the School's success.
Chonges to Orgoni5ational Management in 2020-21
From September 2020. the School and the Governing Body made changes to the organisational management of the
School with PeterGreen and Neil Hampton assuming the roles of Executive Head Master and Executwe Deputy Head,
respectively, and Gareth Parker Jones assuming the role of Head of Rugby School. Alex Osiatynski continued in the
role of Head of Bilton Grange. The Executive Head Master manages the School wa an exLxutive leadership group at
the strategic level supported by the respective Senior Mana8ement Teams at Rugby School and Bilton Grange
working at an operational level.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
The Executive leadership Group comprised the Executive Head Master, the Chief Operating Officer, who 15 also Clerk
to the Governing Body, the Executive Deputy Head the Head of Rugby School and the Head of Bilton Grange. the
Development Director the Estates Director. the Finante Director. the HR Dirertor, the International Development
Director and the School Chaplain.
The Leadership Group of the School comprised the SMTs of the schools together with the operat￿n5 and
Administration Management Group and any other members of the Executlve Leadership Group.
Support
The School and the Governing Body greatly appreciate the important and valuable support given to the School in so
many ways by Rugbeions and many other friends of the School. Above all. the Governing Body remains deeply
grateful to the entire staff. both teaching and operational and administrative. whose unstinting hard work and loyalty
has enabled the School to achieve its major objectives.
Prlnclpal Rlsk and Rlsk Management
The Governing Body conducts annually a review of risk assessments undertaken by the School's management to
identify the major risks to which the Sch￿1 land the subsidiary and associated entities covered by this report) is
exposed. and the systems foi their mitigation. The Governing Bod(s Risk. Compliance and Safeguarding Committee
reviews the School's Risk Management Report termly.
The Governin8 Body considers the principal ri5k5 faced by the khool to be:
affordability of fees by parents across the independent school settor."
future demand for independent education and particularly boarding education;
the ability to continue to prowde education in the face of a pandemic-
an inappropriote mix of students or unfilled student places-
the ability to quickly implement any strategic change and the costs involved in implementation. particularly
where the change is Outside the Schoofs control. such as changes in legislation.
In the opinion of the Governing Body* the khool land the subsidiary and associated entities) has established
resources and review systems which. under nornial conditions. should allow those risks to be mitigated to an
cceptable level in its day-to-day operations.
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REPORT OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
Statement of Governlng Body respon51billtSes In respect of the Annual Report and the Flnandal Statements
The Governing Body is responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom GenerallyAccepted Accounting PractKe (United Kingdom Accounting Stsndardsl.
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Governing Body to prepare financial statements
for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and the group and of the
incoming resources and application of resouros of the group for that perh)d. In preparing these financial statements,
the Governing Body is required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent:
state whether applicable accounting Standards have been followed. subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements:
prepare the financial staternents on the going concern bas•s unle55 it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The Governing Body is responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the charitrfs transactions, disclose with reasonable atcuracy at any time the financial position of the tharity and
enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2C(18 and the provisions of the chariVs tonstitution. They are also reswnsible for safeguarding
the assets of the charity and the group and hence for taking rea￿nable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregularities.
Auditors
crOv￿ UK LLP has indicated its willingness to be re-apwinted a5 Statutory auditors.
Approval
This report and the accompanwng financial statements were approved by the Governing Body on 2 March 2022.
B 0'8rien, Chairman
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INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
Oplnlon
We have audited the financial statements of Ru8by School for the year ended 30 June 2021 whith tomprlse the Group
Statement of Financial Activities, the Group and Charity Balan￿ Sheets, the Group Cash Fl¢)w Statement and notes to the
financial statements. Including a summary of significanl accounting policie5. The financial reportin8 framework that has been
applied In their preparation is applicable law and United ￿n￿dI)M Attountin8 Standards. indvdin8 Financial Reportingstandard
102 The Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable In the UK ￿ Republic of Ireland IUnitÈd Kingdom Generally Accepted
Attounting Practice).
In our opinion the finanaal statements:
give a twe and fairview ofthe stste of the 8roup's and of the parent tharivs affairs as at 30June 2021 and ofihe 8roup's
incoming resources and application of re50urtes. including its income and expenditure for the year then ended,.
have been properly prepared in accordanee with Untted Kin8dom Generally Ateepted Accountin8 Practice- and
have been prepared in ac¢ordance with the requi￿rnents of the Charrlies Act 2011.
Basls foi oplnlon
We condurted our audit in accordance wrth International Stsndards on AuditSn8 IUKI IISA5 IUKII and applitable law. Our
responsibilities under those standards are further destribed in the Auditorfs re5P¢*n5ibilities for the audit of the financlal
statements section of our ￿Port. We are independent of the group in accordance ￿th the ethical requirements that are
relevant to our audit of the financial 5taternent5 in the UK including the FRC5 Ethical Standard, and we have fulfi'lled our other
ethtcal responsibilitie5 in accordan￿ with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a ba51$ for our oplnlon.
Concluslons r*tln¥ to going contern
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in ￿lat￿ to vthith the Ns IUKI require us to report to you
where..
the trustw, use of the goln8con￿rn basis of *cOUnti￿ In the preparation of the finanual statements Is not appropriate,.
the trustees have not disdosed in the finanoal statements any identified material ￿n￿rtaIntieS that may cast slgnificant
doubt about the group's of the parenl chariws ability to continue to adopt the going ttjntern basis of accountin8 for
period of at least twelve rnonths frnm the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Other Informatlon
The trustees are ￿SponSible for the other infomation. The other information comprises the information includèd in the annual
reporL other than the financial statements and ourauditorfs rewt thereon. Our opinion on the finantial statements does not
cover the other information and we do not express any forn of assurance tondusion thereon.
In ¢onnection wlth our audit of the finanaal statements, our responsibility is to read the other inlormation and. in doing so,
consider whethef the othef inforrnation is materially inconsistent with the financial ststements or our knowledge obtainetl in
the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identlfy such material inconsistencies or apparent material
misstatements.we ale required todeterminewhetherthere is a material mis5tstement in the financial statements ora material
mi$5tatement of the other inforTnation. ￿. based on the work we have perfomied, we conclude that therè is a materlal
mlsstatement of thSs other information. we are reguire¢l to report that fatL
We have nothing to report in thls regard.
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## **INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL** _**(continued)**_ 

## **Matters on which we are required to report by exception** 

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 require us to report to you if, in our opinion: 

- the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees' report; or 

- sufficient accounting records have not been kept by the parent charity; or 

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit 

## **Responsibilities of trustees** 

As explained more fully in the trustees' responsibilities statement set out on page 22, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. 

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the group's and the parent charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. 

## **Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements** 

We have been appointed as auditor under section 151 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder. 

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) wilt always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. 

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located 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 charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees 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 charity and the charity's trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. 


## **Crowe UK LLP** Statutory Auditor **Cheltenham** 

## **Date: 25 March 2022** 

**Crowe U.K. LLP is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.** 

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THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfMTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
2020
r(xM) r(¥Jo
N¢)tes
CharknlAe A(d
Sthod feesrtcthble
ArKiIlarytradl￿1￿cornt
OtherTradlniA¢Ir4￿
Tradine Inctyne Inon-afflcltsyl
al￿7
27516
27￿16
13
2.114
111
Inve5trnent Income
134
5.593
VoluDtarySoUrt*s
t>)nafjons and le8aCtes
Biiion Gran8e Merier by rk)nation
S￿￿of king-hew d￿ated assets
532
7YJ
1.724
9,335
9.185
150
YA98
15.599
L504
4¥218
942
1,042
48.187
TotsllKorne
5367
41fi34
325
6.228
EXPEIIDITURE ¢*4:
Ratsln8Fund5
Trndkng
Finantingcosts
I￿*$1ment managrntcosts
Fund-r3￿￿￿and debwwrneni
T•Wto# ofhmdraWry
ChoYltableArtltAtIps
SthoDI operdJons
ol¥thhis, bur531iesaNJ yii
Paymentto Lawrence S￿rIff 5chcal
CostsofChar*ablefvthtRs
596
122
122
12
L816
302
1,828
372
372
874
1264
3.138
1.220
2,118
3.338
y￿l6
341126
29.
29,898
4.131
667
fj67
776
776
34J)26
29
4.440
34,338
34.9
7.(62
41J62
31.116
37,678
Not InromlryFyrnls Cw•tlon5
252
IL6951
LO518
323
13321
LO,SLO
Neiwn511kn5sesl on kn*strfOffS
Iletl*¢w
13
2.412
j.jii
(7.5131
17,1201
535
204
17,2981
9,212
1734
641
LO.228
Translei beiweeTrfU￿?$
ActuarLBI1105sllBaln rffi dEfined
benefit penslon Scheme
NEThlOVEF•W4T114 FUI
2Q2122
599
12fv241
1024
1240
4.351
197
4333
7248
17.2201
1228
2.256
R¢(onLll•tlonof
BaIaNceskn￿hlfor￿ard
atllv
65.779
781
58531
14,164 2QJ,527
JO￿ne
70J>)
24.725 227&64
65.779 124.612
24191 211.783
The rthsrm p¥es 28to SS fomi p•rt of thesefinanual Statements.
25

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
BALANCE SHEETS
ASAT30JUNE 2021
2020
Fll¢EDASSET5
F￿ehokj propert￿S.f￿1w¢$& e4Wnent
IrNestrnents
$6399
139.391
195.
$4115
171,787
217J02
56.399
156.879
213,278
13
Stock
Debtors
I￿%￿$1m¢n￿- dep￿5
aThJcash
61
6361
li
4.6CI)
242
242
6J15
14Mo7
7,749
12,928
7mJ
12,778
CLKIftENTUABIUTIES
C￿dItorS duewl¢tdn oneye
(yJ321
iii
P3651
IB.321
4AI7
4A54
217.732
16
.40)
197207
P.615)
22>￿16
ET ASSETS Excil￿N6 PENYON IMI
214,332
Oefined iwefit pen5kn SC￿ lat4lNy
12Y91
I2￿49)
194.657
227
211.783
Fiws OF7￿CHARl￿.
1ts.7C*
124.612
Re#rf¢W
21
14
13.170
24.ns
2L392
Unrtstw*ted h￿d￿.
Unrestrkied Incomefund5
Pensknn ￿Ser%￿
TO1￿ Wlr•std(tedf¥nd5
66.32B
11549)
71M2
IUS21
70JJ
64328
12,5491
65.779
I￿51)
70JJ8
I9•￿57
ZZ7.W
21L783
The defiatkn the financial yearln thefin4nual ststements of the parent tharify w•s£21 th(￿￿and1202o'. ￿r￿u$01 £0.5 mill￿￿).
AFvoved bythe Govern1￿ 2 Marth 2022 arn4 *￿ed onth* be￿ff Iy*f.'
BJ
rnan of Go¥ernhw B¢Jdy
R J A EImhlrsi-Chaim￿n of Flnance Co
ttee
P A Nkhols-Clw"ef CWatM4 Officer
Thenoteson paw 28 to 55 frKm partof these￿na￿l•l ststernerrt&

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
CONSOUDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
2021
2020
Net Incomeflyth? reportw*r•knd las perthe St*t*meniofFhwcla1kntr51
ElMiThatir￿O1 non.operntthg cash
Irwestmentincoffteand bankinterestreceiyab
P461
.5
Endowment d0that￿$
12511
3,fd2
14,7271
3,739
Tvanslerof FixedAssetsfrom Eiknn Gr*ymer8erl@ w8v)
De£reaselllThereasel in Mocks
Iln¢reaselLknease h) debws
Incre*5e thered#￿$
37
11,6611
V45
8,Tr)7
Incre35ellOecreasel ￿ Fees ￿ advanrexheme
I￿rEase￿ pensv)n S(he￿ liabthty
17.687
Purcha5eofffixed assets
15.9871
Sale of fKYed assets
Purch45eof l)vesbiieiits
I15￿51
14316
1218611
sale0f1m￿¢mefvts
10.379
Yestmertinctyne and bank interest re¢errfab*
638
Tr&n5ferlwllfrom short tenn ba￿kde￿￿$
14381
1,212
n8)
116.6811
New endowment5
251
187
251
1.257
6.591
sh at bank
7m3
7.848
notes on pages 28 to 55 form part ofthesefinancial statements.

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 30JUNE X121
I. PRINapAL ACCOUIITING pouaES
Rugby School 1.the School") is an unincorporated charity created by the will of Lawrence Sheriff in
1567 and is a recognised charity under the Charities Act 2011 registered in England & Wales Icharitv
number 528752}. Its trusts include the Will, the 1873 Scheme and the Rugby School Act 1922. The
Governing Body of Rugby School is a l)ody corporate incorporated by Act of Parliament, under the
Public Schools Acts 1868. as the charit*s corporate trustee. As well as being regulated by the
Charities Act, the Governing Body and the School are regulated by the Public Schools Acts 1868 and
1872, by the 1873 Scherne. by the Rugby Lower School ITransfer} Act 1906 and by the Rugby School
Act 1922. The principal address is The Bursary. 10 Little Church Street. Rugby, Warwickshire CV21
3AW.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards in
the United Kingdom and the Charities statement of Recommended Practice {the Charities SORP
IFRS102)), Financial Reporting Standard 102 and the Charities Act 2011 and the Rugby School Act
1922. A summary of the principal accounting policies, which have been applied consistently. is set
out below.
(al Basls of Accountlng
The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity.
The Governing Body consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charlt¢s ability to
continue as a going concem.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis in accordarKe with the historical cost
accounting basis except that investments held as fixed assets, including investment properties. are
carried at market value at the balance sheet date.
The financial statements have been prepared to give a 'true and fairf view and have departed from
the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2C(18 only to the extent required to provide a 'true
and fair. view. This departure has involved following Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities preparSng
their account5 in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and republic
of Ireland {FRS 1021 issued on 16 July 2015 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities-
Statement of Recommended Practice effective from l April 2(K)5 which has since been withdrawn.
(b) Basls of Consolldatlon
The consolidated statement of financial activit￿$ ISOFAI, balance sheet and the consolidated cash
flow statement include the financial ststements of the School, its subsidiary undertakings and
associated entities made up to 30 June 2019. The subsidiary undertakings of Rugby Sch¢)ol
Enterprises Limited. Rugby School International Limited and Rugby School Projects Limited are all
tradin8 companies. The associated entities are The Arnold Foundation for Rugby School, Rugby
School Gerwal Charitable Trust and Rugby School War Memorial Fund, all of which are registered
charities.
No separate SOFA has been presefited for the chartty in the financial statements. The balance sheet
of the parent charity is represented by the column headed "parent chariv and includes the results
of School operations. the London Estate and the Special Funds. all of which are included within the
same legal entity.
28

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 30JUNE 2021
The separate parent charitys Statement of Financial Actmties ISOFAI for the year ended 30 June
2021 shows gross income. excluding gift aid and donations from group entities. of £39.4 million
12020: £44.7 million) and a total deficit of £21,349 {2020- deficit of £488,194).
The charity has taken advantage of the exemption avallable to a qualifying entity in FRS 102 from the
requirement to present a charity only cash-flow statement with the consolidated financial
statements.
The consolidation has been carried out on a line-by-llne basis.
{c) Fees and slmilar Income
Fees receivable and charges for services and use of premises are accounted for in the period in which
the service is provided. Fees receivable are stated net of staff concessions and sibling discounts but
include contributions received from Endowed and Restricted funds for scholarships and bursaries.
The provision of scholarships, augmentations and additional financial support is reviewed at least
annually.
(d) Advance Fees
The School offers parents the opportunity to pay for up to 7 years fees in advance in accordance with
a written contract. The amount received is invested and interest is accrued to contracts. This is
treated as deferred income until the student joins the Sch¢)ol, whereupon the fees for each term are
released to fee income. Amounts received as Advance Fees may be returned to parents subject to
specified conditions.
(e) Donations and legacles
Donations are credited to revenue when receivable. Legacies are recognised as receivable once
probate has been granted and notification has been received if sufficient information regarding the
value is provided. Entitlement to legacies may be included in the year of notification subject to the
funds being received during that financial year or within 2 months after the year-end. It is the policy
of the Trustees that any shares or other securities that are donated be converted to cash as 500n as
possible. No amounts are included in the financial statements for services generated by volunteers.
Donations subject to specific wishe5 of the donors are retained in relevant restricted fund5.
The assets and liabilities of Bilton Grange Trust Limited were transferred to the School by way of a
charitable merger deed dated the on 6 January 2020. Given the nature of the transaction, the
transfer has been reflected in the School's accounts as a donation. The results of the School in the
year ended 30 June 2020 reflect the assets and liabilities as transferred and the operations carried
out by Bilton Grange since 6 January 2020.
lfj Expendlture
All expenditure Is accounted for on an accruals basis as soon as a liability is considered probable and
has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs
cannot be directly attributed to particular headings. they have been apportioned according to time
spent.
(g) Support costs
Support cost5 include expenses which enable charitsble activities and fund 8enerating to be
undertaken. These costs include finance and human resources and are allocated on a basis consistent
with the use of the resource.

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
(h) Govemance Costs
Governance costs relate to the general running of the charity. These costs include audit. legal advlce
for Governing Body and costs associated with meeting constitutional and statutory requirements
such as the cost of Committee meeting5, the preparation of statutory financial statements and
satisfying public accountability.
(l) Recognltlon of Llabllltie5
Liabilities are recognised when an obligation arises to transfer economic benefits as a result of past
transactions or events.
(i) Leased Assets
Rentals payable under operating leases are charged to the SOFA on a straight-line basis over the term
of the lease.
Where assets are financed by leasing agreements that give rights approximating to ownership
{"finance leases.), the assets are treated as though they had been purchased outright. The amount
capitalised is depreciated over the terni of the lease. Tr* correspondin8 leasing commttments are
shown as obligations to the lessor. Lease payments are treated a5 consisting of capital and interest
elements and the interest is charged to the SOFA in proportion to the remaining balance outstsnding.
Ikl Flnance Costs
These include amounts accrued in accordance with the temis of the Advance Fee contracts.
{1) Currency
The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the School.
Income and expenditure transartions incurred in forei8n currency have been translated during the
course of the period at the rate of exchange ruling at the time of the transact•on.
(m)Taxatlon
As a registered charity, the School is entitled to certain tax exemptions on income and profits from
investments and surpluses on any trading activities carried on in furtherance of the charit￿5 primary
objectives, if these profits and surpluses are applied solely for charitable purposes.
Although the School is regISte￿d for VAT, School fee5 are exempt from VAT. Irrecoverable VAT on
costs incurred is charged to the Statement of Financlal Activities. or capitalised as part of the cost of
the related asset, as appropriate.
(n) Penslon Schemes
The School contributes to the Governmenys Teachers. Pension Scheme. a defined benefit scheme.
at rates set by the Scheme Actuary and advised to the School by the Scheme Administrator. The
pension liabillty 15 the responsibility of the Teachers, Pension Scheme. As a result, it is not possible
to identify the assets and liabilities of the Scheme that are attributable to the School. Accordingly,
the Scheme is accounted for as if it were a defined contribution scheme.
The School also contributes to the Rugby School Pension and Life Assurance Scheme for Non-
Teaching Staff. a defined benefit scheme. and the Rugby School Group Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
a defined contribution scheme. The defined benefit scheme is administered by trustees and wholly
invested with Baillie Gifford. at rates recommended by the Scheme Actuary. The defined
contribution scheme is administered by Aviva.

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
(o} Tanglble Flxed Assets
Expenditure on the acquisition or construction of new buildings, fixtures, fittings and equipment
costing over £5,￿0 are capitalised and carried in the balance sheet at historical cost less
depreciation. In certain circumstances, where the original costs of assets are not ascertainable, a
reasonable estimate of the cost. rf material. has been used.
Other expenditure on fixtures and equipment incurred in the normal day-to-day running of the
School and its subsidiaries. and costing less than £5.OfX). is charged to the SOFA as incurred.
An impairment review of fixed assets is carried out on a regular basis.
Ip) Depreciation
Freehold land is not depreciated.
Depreciation of other assets is calculated to write off the cost of the tsngible fixed a55ets. le55 their
estimated residual value. on a straight-line basis over the expected useful economic life of the assets.
Additions of freehold buildings and refurbishments are depreciated from the beginning of the year
following completion.
The principal annual rates over which assets are depreciated are-
New building {incl. chapel organ)
50 years
Refurbishments
15- 25 years
All-weather pitches and telecommunications work
IS years
Cornputer equipment
3 years
Other fixtures, fittings and equipment
5 years
(q) Investments and Investment Income
Investments are included at closing mid-market value at the balance Sheet date. Any reali5ed and
unrealised gains and losses on revaluation or disposals are reported in the Ststement of Financial
Activities.
Investment properties (which are 311 held in the London Estate) are valued on an open market value
basis. A formal professional valuation is carried out every 5 years and prepared on an informal basis
in the intervening period. No Ilepreciation is provided on investment properties.
Income from investments is included. together with the related tax credit. in the year in whlch It Is
receivable. Rent receivable from investment property is classified as investment income.
(r) Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Governing Body in furtherance of the
general objectives of the School and have not been designated for other purposes. Designated funds
comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Governing Body for particular purposes.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the School for particular purposes.
Endowed funds are funds for which the capitsl must be retsined in accordance with specific
restriction5 imposed by dorK)rs. In particular:
permanent endowment arises where a donor intends the gift to be permanently retained.
All income for spending will accrue to the appropriate restricted fund.
31

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
expendable endowment funds are accounted for similarly, except that. if required. the
capitsl may be converted into income for spending.
Investment income and 8a•ns are allocated to the appropriate fund.
Is) Totsl Return Accountlng
During the year ended 30 June 2021 Rugby School. under powers granted by section 104A of the
Charitie5 Act 2011. adopted a total return approach to the investment of the London Estate
Investment Inon-property) Portfolio. The powers pennit the Trustees to invest these fur+ds to
maximise total return and to make available a portion of the total return for expenditure each year.
The intention is to receive a return of 3% each. with a minimum UTR of £500,1X(). Until the Trustees
decide to appropriate all of the Total Return, the unappropriated portion of the Total Return shall be
'Unapplied Total Return, and remain part of the endowment.
(t) Stocks
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value.
{u) Reserve for Repalrs. Rehabllftatlon and ReconstnKtlon
In order to maintain the London Estate properties in good order. and with the a￿hOrity granted by
the Minister of Education. a designated resep4e is set aside for repairs. rehabilitation and
reconstwrtion. An appropriate sum is transferred to the reserve from the incoming resources of the
London Estate to provide sufficient funds to meet liabilities arising in the foreseeable future.
(v) Key Judgements and assumptions
Estimates. judgements and assumptions are made based on a combination of past experience,
professional expert advice and other reasonable factors relewont to the circumstances.
The following areas have been considered=
Penslon liability. The School engages a fimi of actuaries to provide expert advice al)out the
assumptions made relating to the discount rate used. changes in retirement ages and mortality
rates and the effect on the pension liability of changes in these assumptions.
Investment property valuation. The School engages a fimi of chartered surveyors to provide
adwce on the assumption5 relating to the valuation.
Iw) Flnanclal Instruments
Basic financial instruments are initially recogTrised at transaction value and subsequently measured
at their settlement value, with the exceptton of investments which are held at fair value. The school
and its entities onby have financial assets and l￿bilItIeS of a kind that qualify as baslc financial
instruments.
32

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEKrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
2. CHARrrABLE AcfiviTIES- FEES RECEIVABLE
2021
£000
2020
£000
The School's fee income cornprises:
Gross fees
Le55 scholarshipslbursaries not funded from Restricted Reserves
Less staff. sibling and other concessions
hool Fees Receivable (SOFA)
32.890
1220)
1863)
31,807
28,881
17261
16391
27,516
Less scholarshipslbursaries/granVprizeslother awards funded
from Restricted Reserves
Net Fees
Add back from Restricted Reser
(4,131)
13.664
23,852
3.664
27.516
27.676
4,131
31.807
In the figures for the year ended 30 June 2021. we have separated out certain scholarships and
bursaries which were supported from Designated and other Unrestricted Funds rather than from
Restricted Reserves. These changes have not been reflected in the comparative fi£ures for the year
ended 30June 2020.
3. CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES. SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS. PRIZES AND OTHER AWARDS
The total scholarships. grants, prizes and other awards paid for by Endowed and Restricted Funds
comprise..
2021
2020
£oco
Foundation Scholarships
Scholarships
Arnold Foundation awards {means-testedl
Bursaries {means-testedl
Contribution to School fees
Prizes and Exhibitions
113
1.343
1.018
1.656
4.130
116
942
1,067
1.538
3,663
4.131
3,664
The totsl scholarships. grants, prizes and other awards paid for by Unrestricted Fund5 comprise:
2021
2020
Scholarships
Bursaries (means-testedl
Contribution to School fee5
220
509
218
727
220
Total scholarships, grants, prizes and other awards
4,351
4.391
33

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 301UNE 2021
4. CHARITABLE ACtIVlTIES- OThER INCOME
2021
2020
Other educatlonal tharltsble actlvlues
Registration fees
Courses
Other including tradesmen discounts and settlement fees
117
99
117
loo
Other anclllary artivitie5
Extra-curricular activities and trips (recharged)
Other including commissions
338
269
338
270
Other trading activitles
School shop, museum. tuckshop and events
493
493
863
5. TRADING INCOME AND EXPENDtruRE
2021
2020
Non-ancillary trading activities-including trading svbsidiaries
873
2,114
Investment in subsldlary companles
The School has three wholly owned subsidiaries. Rugby School Enterprises Limited, Rugby School
International Limited and Rugby School Projects Limited, all are registered in England and Wales. The
revenue accounts. cash flow, asset5 and liabilities are consolidated in these financial ststements. Full
financial statements are filed with the Registrar of Companies.
Rugby School Ernterprises ￿MIted5 principal activity is to supply third parties with the School's sports,
catering and other facilities when these are not required by the School. The company covenants Its
taxable profits to the SclM)ol.
Rugby School International Limiteds principal activity is the provision to third parties of support to
establish new premium inlernational schools associated with Rugby School. in relation to using the Rugbv
School trademarks and know-how.
Rugby School Projects iimited's principal actmty is the supply of design and build construction projects.
Additionally. the School has three further associated charities - the Amold Foundation for Ru8by School.
the Rugby School General Charitable Trust and the Rugby School War Memorial Fund.
Details of the significant subsidiaries and associated entities at 30 June 2021 are:

THE GOVERNING BODYOF RUGBYSCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
Cornpany Shareholdlng Net Assets
reglstratlon
at 30June
number
2021
Turnover Expendlture
(Ind Inrft
Income)
Proflt In
the Year
£'ooo
467
£'O¢J)
18
Rugby School
Enterprises
Limited
Rugby School
International
Limited
Rugby School
Projects
Limited
The Arnold
Foundation for
Rugby School
Rugby School
Combined War
Memorial Fund
2264068 100
(7,9491
4S9
10238790 1(M)
499
499
10742346 100
4516482
I8.￿7.791
1,246
1,446
12001
2,139,166
23
58
135)
6. INVESTMENT INCOME
2021
2020
Rents receivable
Income on financial investments
Interest receivable on cash portfolio
4,546
611
22
5,179
4.955
600
38
5.593
The rents receivable relates to leasehold property leases on the London Estate Inote 131. The future
cumulative minimum lease income under non-cancellable operating leases on the London Estate are as
follows:
2021
£000
2020
Cumulative Leasehold property income:
Within one year
Between 1- 5 years
Over 5 years
3,758
11,476
16.546
31,780
5.347
20,659
28354
35

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
7. ANALYSIS OF TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED
2021
Total
2020
Total
Note
Staff
costs
Other Deprec'n
costs
Costs of Generatlng and
Managlng Funds:
Trading cost5
Fund-raising costs
Finance costs
Investment management
Costs
422
203
174
169
596
372
1.086
302
122
1,829
1,902
1.902
625
2.513
3,138
3.339
Ch?rltable Actlvltles
School operation5:
Teaching
Welfare
Premi5e5
Support (including
ancillary trading
expenditure)
Governance
School's operating costs
12.836
925
3.452
1,564
3.547
3,595
524
212
3.1X)3
14.924
12.608
4,320
8,284
10.050
2,058
1,924
3,982
4.331
298
10.928
355
29.898
19,359
3,739
34,026
Scholarships, bursaries arKI
prizes
Payment to Lawrence
5herriff School
4.131
4,131
3.664
667
667
776
Total Expendlture
19,984
18.239
3,739
41,962
37.678
Support costs are attributsble to the charitable actiwty of the provision of educatlon and include
finance, human resources, information technology. marketin& secretarial and legal support.
8. EXPENDITURE
Total resources expended incltsde the following amounts:
2021
2020
Amounts accrued to advance fees
Governors, travel expenses {6 Governors)
Fees payable to the Charivs auditors for".
The audit of the Charity and Group accounts
Tax service5
18
io
53
52
Pensions audit
Financial due diligence
15
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THE GOVERNING 80DY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 IUNE 2021
9. PAYME￿ TO LAWRENCE SHERIFF SCHOOL
Under the Rugby School (Transfer) Act 1906. as amended by the Rugby School Act 1922 and an
Order of the Secretary of State for Education and Science dated 30 October 1968. an annual sum is
payable to Lawrence Sheriff School. consisting of the income from an initial investment of £34.500
(market value at 30 June 2021 of £957,43012020: £797.02211, plus one fifth of the remaining net
annual income of the London Estate (before minor adjustments), plus £1(￿. The total amount
payable to Lawrence Sheriff School in respect of the 2020121 financial year was £667,190 {2020:
£776,423).
10. STAFF COSTS
Total Staff Costs:
2021
£000
16.024
1.467
2,356
19,847
137
19.984
1020
£000
13,909
1.379
2,(142
17.330
136
17A66
Salaries and wages
Social security costs
Pension contributions
Benefits- health Insuran￿ contributions
Salaries and wages
Staff costs include redundancy and termination costs of £22,000 {2020: £26,(Wl of which £20.(
remained outstanding at the year*nd.
The average number of staff employed in the year was:
2021
2020
No
201
432
633
Teaching
Operations and Administration
Total
223
461
The above figures for 2020 include staff at Bilton Grange onty for the period from January 6 to 30
June 2020.
The School employs a significant number of part-time staff, many of whom are only employed for a
few hours each week during term time.
Key Management Personnel
The earnings of the Key Management Personnel are deterniined by the Nominations Committee
and for the year to 30 June 2021 were £1.719 million12020: £1.362 million) including Plld benefits.
employer national insurance and pension contributions. Key Management Personnel are generally
included in the table below and now include Bilton Grange's senior leadership team in full.
37

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 30 JUNE 2021
10. STAFF COSTS (continued)
The number of employees whose emoluments. including Plld benefits but excluding employer
natlonal insurance and pension contributions, exceeded £60.CKKI on an annual basis were:
2021
No
24
2020
No
27
io
£60,OW- £69.999
£70,000- £79,999
£80,(￿ . £89.999
£90.1XQ- £99,999
£IOO.(KKI - £109.999
£I20,C￿- £129,999
£140.OIJ)- £149,999
£150,CW- £159.999
£190.000- £199,999
£230,(KM)- £239.999
33 of these employees (2020: 401 were members of a defined benefit penslon scheme and 5
employees12020: 51 were members of a defined contribution scheme at a char8e of £52,112 for the
vear.
No Governors or persons connected with them r￿Trved any remuneration or other benefits from the
School or any connected or8anisation.
11. TAXATION
The School has charitable status and is thus exempt from corporation tsx on primary purpose
artivities.
There is no UK corporation tax charge, in respect of the current or prior years. incurred by the trading
subsidiaries, Rugby School Enterprises Limited. Rugby School Intemational Limited or Ru8by School
Projects Limited.
38

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THÉ FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENOED 30JUNE 2021
12. FREEHOLD LAND & BUILDINGS. FixfuRES AND EQUIPMEKr
Parent Charity and Consolldated
Freehold
land &
bulldlngs
Assets under
construrtlon
Flxtures &
equipment
Total
COST
As at l July 2020
Additions
89.057
8.023
97.080
2,784
1.193
221
450
3.455
Transfers
{1,1931
1118)
7.162
Disposals
As at 30June 2021
{118)
100,417
93.034
221
DEPREaATION
As at ljuly 2020
Charge for the year
Transfers
35.467
5,214
675
40.681
3,739
434
1434)
{1181
5,337
Disposals
As at 30June 2021
11181
44,302
38.965
NET BOOK VALUE
As at 30June 2021
54.069
221
1.825
56.115
As at 30June 2020
53.590
2￿09
56.399
Fixtures and equipment include5 kitchen assets, purchased In line with the catering contract.
The net book value of equipment includes £0 relating to assets held under finance leases (2020..
£15.(KK)l. A depreciation charge of £15,IJXI occurred in the year12020: £I6.c￿l.
In additlon to the assets recorded on the balance sheet. the School has a collection of works of art and
museum exhibits, which it has acquired over many years. mostly as gifts. A physical inventory of these
assets is maintained but since such assets are held for educational purposes and are not for sale. the
Governing Body consider that they do not meet the definition of Heritage Assets in the financial
statements and the cost of valuation outweighs any benefit gained. In the opinion of the Governing
Body the depreciated historical cost of these assets would now be immaterial.
Capltal Commltments
Capltal commitments at 30 June 2021 amounted to £1,395,785 {2020: £695,coJI.
39

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEN75
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
13. FIXED ASSET INVEStMEtirs
Parent Charfty
London
Bllton
Grange
Special
Fund5
Composltlo
n of Fees
Total
Balance at l July 2020
Additions
Cash balance movement
Disposals at net proceeds
Revaluations
Balance at 30June 2021
Represented by:
Freehold properties
Financial investments
Cash deposlts
108.853
1,724
53
{2.082)
4.661
113.209
4,748
24,310
7.072
(158
17.0381
139,391
8.796
(84)
(9.130)
11,230
150.203
18
{io)
927
5,668
{21
1.496
29.830
lo6.￿
5.383
926
113.209
106,900
41,276
2,027
150,203
5,661
29.069
761
29,830
1.163
333
1,496
5.668
Consolldated
Parent
Charity
Arno
Foundation
War
Memorlal
Total
Balance at l July 2020
Additions
Cash balance movement
Disp05als at net proceeds
Revaluations
Balance at 30June 2021
139.391
8,796
1841
19.1291
11,230
150.204
15,796
1.692
661
37
{705}
407
2.092
156.879
15.805
44
116,326)
15,385
171.787
91
{6,492)
3.748
19.491
Represented by:
Freehold properties
Financial investments
Cash deposits
106.91X)
41.277
2,027
150.204
106,900
62A54
2.433
171,787
19,135
356
19,491
2,042
50
2.092
The London Estate investments include property professionally valued by Farebrother, Chartered
Surveyors as at 30 June 2016. The Govemirbg Bod￿5 updated valuation of the property portfolio as at 30
June 2021 was obtained in ¢on5ultation with the School'5 professional advisors and reflects the changes
in the market conditions.
The London Estate investments includes £103.6 million property and £5.293 million in its managed equlty
portfolio.

THE GOVERNING 80DY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
13. FIXED ASSET INVESfMENTS fcontinued)
The BG designated investments were donated to the group on 6 January 2020 as part of the merger of
Bilton Grange into the School. These have been recorded at cost as of the time of original purchase. The
valuation on transfer of these investments totalled £4.954.303 as of 6 January 2020.
To fulfil the requirements of FRS 102, the Governing Body have included the properties In the financial
statements at the open market valuation, though it is the intention of the Governing Body to retain the
investment properties within the School's endowed funds {note 20} with only the income being used
towards the School's charitable purposes. As described in the Governors. Report, Rugby School's share of
the net income from these properties is used primarily to finance foundations. scholarships. bursaries and
other allowances av￿rded by the School.
The gross rental income generated from the London Estate properties in 2020121 was £4.34 million
{2019120- £4.83 million).
The Estate is Whol￿ owned by Rugby School. However. under the terms of the Rugby Lower School
(Transfer) Act 1906 and of the Rugby School Act 1922. and as recorded in Note 9, one fifth of the annual
net income from this Estate is paid to Lawrence Sheriff School in Rugby.
Special Funds comprise 7 different funds. the income and capital from which is restricted for specific
purposes such a5 scholarships. grants and prizes.
14. DEBTORS
Parent Charity
2021
Consolldated
2021
2020
2020
£000
1.936
Trade debtors
Taxation recoverable and accrued
Income from HMRC
Other debtors
Inter-group balances
Prepayments and accrued income
1.754
3.193
294
315
812
641
814
2.057
6,811
1,532
4.929
2.057
6,260
1,535
4.6
Other debtors in 2020 included proceeds of the sale of long-held donated assets (Bloxam fund).
41

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THEYEAR ENDED30JUNE 2021
15. CREDITORS: due within one year
Parent Charlty
2021
Consolldated
2021
2020
2020
Finance lease creditor
Trade creditors
Taxation and social security
Other Creditors
Inter-group balances
Accruals and deferred income
Entrance fees and final term deposits
Advance fees
Advance fees via Scheme (note 17}
19
2.439
77
1.744
19
2.464
78
1,824
2.709
551
1.745
2,782
556
1.676
1,751
1,704
571
1,161
500
8.321
571
1.161
554
9,132
554
9.365
8,111
16. CREDITORS: amounts due after more than one year
Parent Charity
2021
Consolidated
2021
£000
2020
2020
Finance lease creditor
Entrance fees and final term deposits
Advance fees via Scheme Inote 171
3.153
462
3.615
2.834
561
3.153
462
3.615
2,834
561
17. FEES IN ADVANCE SCHEME
Parents may enter into a contrart to pay to the School up to the equivalent of five years. tuition
fees in advance. The money may be returned subject to specific conditions. Assumin8 the students
enter and remain at the School. their advan￿ fees will be applied as follows:
2021
2020
Between 2 to 5 years
Between I to 2 years
242
319
561
462
554
1,016
Within l year (note 15)
Balance at 30 June
1,061
42

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED30JUNE 2021
17. ADVANCE FEE PAYMENTS (continued)
The balance represents the accrued liability under the contracts. The movements during the period
were:
2021
2020
Balance at l July
New contracts
Refunds
Amounts accrued to contracts
1.061
622
897
753
1.684
1,651
15901
1,061
Amounts utilised in payment of fees to the School
Balance at 30 June
1,016
18. PENSION SCHEMES
(a) Teathers. Penslon Defined Beneffts Scheme
The School participates in the Teachers. Pension Scheme {England and Wales) I'the TPS'I for its teaching
staff. The pension charge for the year includes contributions payable to the TPS of £1,750,Cth12020:
£1.511,CX)01. There were no outstanding contributions payable at the year-end (2020- £nill.
The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by The Teachers.
Pensions Regulations 2010 las amended) and The Teachers. Pension Scheme Regulations 2014 (as
amended). Members contribute on a °pay as you go" basis with contributions from members and the
employer being credited to the Exchequer. Retirement and other pension benefits are paid by public
funds provided by Parliament.
The employer contribution rate Is set by the Secretary of State following scheme valuations undertaken
by the Government Actuarfs Department. The most recent actuarial valuation of the TPS was prepared
as at 31 March 2016 and the Valuation Report. which was published in March 2019, confirmed 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 administration levy of 0.08% giving 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
regulation5 and under the approach specified in the Directions, as they applied at 5 March 2019.
However, the assumptions were considered and set by the Department for Education prior to the ruling
in the 'McCloud/Sargeant case,. This case has required the courts to consider cases regarding the
implementation of the 2015 reforms to Public Service Pensions includlng the Teachers, Pensions.

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY $cH￿l
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED30JUNE 2021
18. PENSION SCHEMES (continued)
On 27 June 2019 the Supreme Court denied the government permtssion to appeal the Court of Appears
judgment that transitional provisions introduced to the reformed pension schemes in 2015 gave rise to
unlawful age discrimination. 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 discriminations will be remedied. A consultation was launched by the government on 16 July
2020. and closed to responses on 11 Ortober 2020.
The TPS is subjert to a cost cap mechanism which was put in place to protect taxpayers against
unforeseen change5 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 wling in the McCloud/Sargeant case and until there
is certainty about the value of pension5 to employees from April 2015 onwards. The pause was lifted in
July 2020 and the government is preparing to complete the cost control element of the 2016 valuations.
which is expected to be completed in 2021.
In view of the above rulings 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 revised assumptions would yield different results than those contained in the
Actuarial Valuation.
Unlil the consultation and the cost cap mechanism review a￿ completed it 15 not possible to conclude
on any financial impact or future changes to the contribution rates of the TPS. Accordingly no provision
for any additional past benefit pension costs is included in these financial statements.
{b) Rugby School Penslon and life Assuran￿ Stheme for Non-Teachlng Staff11973)
Composition of the Scheme
The School operates a defined benefit pension scheme. the Rugby School Pension and Life Assurance
Scheme for Non-Teaching Stsff {1973}. This is an approved funded pension scheme. The assets of the
Scheme are held separately from the assets of the School in trustee administered funds. The Scheme
closed to future accrual on S April 2￿￿. Contributions to the Schenie are assessed in accordance with
the advice of a qualified actuary.
Artuarial valuation
A full actuarial valuation was carried out at 5 Aprfl 2018. These figures were rolled-forward to 6 April
2021, making adjustments to reflect benefits paid out of the Scheme and for differences between the
assumptions used at 5 April 2018 and those at 6 April 2021. The valuation on 5 April 2018 showed
scheme surplus. and as a result, the contributions from the School ceased after October 2015.
The next tri-annual valuation date is set to be as of S April 2021 which will be completed for the 2021-
22 accounts.

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED30JUNE 2021
18. PENSION SCHEMES (continued)
The prlncipal actuarial assumptions at the balance sheet date were:
2021
n/a
2020
n/a
5.00%
1.70%
2.90%
2.90%
1.70%
Rate of increase in salaries
Rate of increase in pensions payment
Discount rate
Inflation assumption
Statutory rate of increase of pensions in deferment
Expected return on Scheme assets
Assumes life expectancy on retirement at age 60:
Retiring today- males
Retiring today- females
Retiring in 15 years - males
Retiring in 15 years- females
3.39%
3.39%
1.70%
26.4
29.0
27.5
30.2
25.9
28.0
27.1
29.3
The amounts recognised in the balance sheet are as follows:
Market Value
2021
Marketvalue
2020
Fair value of Scheme 355ets
Present value of funded obligations
Deficit in the scheme
7,057
(8.409)
(la52)
6,337
18.886)
12.5491
Change in the present value of the defined benefit obligation are as follows:
2021
2020
£000
8,285
197
{189}
593
8,886
Defined benefit obligation at l July
Interest cost
Benefits paid
Actuarial losses/lgains)
Defined benefit obligation at 30 June
149
(210)
{416)
45

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUG8Y SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
I& PENSION SCHEMES Icontinued)
Change in the present value of the scheme assets are as follows:
2021
2020
Fair value of scheme assets at l July
Employer Contributions
Benefit payments
Expected return on scheme assets
Actuarial gains I (losses)
Falr value of scheme assets at 30 June
6.337
6,730
{210)
106
824
7.057
11891
159
{363)
6.337
Analysls of the amounts charged wlthln the Ststement of Hnandal Actlvltles are as follows:
2021
2020
£000
(1971
159
Interest on pension scheme liabilities
Expected retum on pension scheme assets
Total amount charged to the Statement of
Financial Act•vities
1149)
106
(43}
(381
Analysis of actuarlal galns and losse5:
2021
2020
Actual return less expected return on scheme
assets
Experience gains and losses arising on the
scheme liabilities
Changes to assumption underlying the present
value of the scheme liabilities
Actuarial loss
823
13631
33
16261
1.240
{9561
The major calegories of Scheme assets as a percentsge of total Scheme assets are as follows:
2021
2020
Equities
Bonds
Gllts
Property
Other
Cash
30
22
19
23
io
33
30
20
Actual retum on the Scheme assets in the period
929
12041
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THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
18. PENSION SCHEMES (continued)
Future experted rates of retum
The expected rates of return to apFly from the valuation date forward are shown net of a 0.35% deduction to
allow for investment management fees. Tr￿ assumptions have been derNed as follows:
the retum on bonds is set to be equal to the discount rate. less 0.35%
the ￿t retum on gilts 15 set equal to the yield on 15-year fixed interest gffts. less 0.35%,
the net return on equities and Fyoperty is set to be 3% above retum on 1S-year fixed Interest on gilts,
less 0.35%:
the retum on cash is tsken to be equal to the retum on I5-￿ar fixed interest gilts. less 0.35%,
the ￿turn on other assets such as commodities and infrastructure has been set to be 2.8% above the IS-
yearfixed interest gilt yield. less 0.35%.
The School does not expect to contribute to the defined benefit pension scheme during 202V22.
History of experience gains and losses:
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
£0￿ £(KK) £(XX) £(KJO
£000
8.886
8,285
8.037
7.920
7.057
6,337
6,730
6,987
7,003
{1.3S2) (2,549) {1.5551 {1.0501 19171
Present value of Scheme liabilities
Fair value of Scheme assets
Deficit
Experience gains /(losses) on the liabilities
Experience gainslllossesl on scheme
assets
Actuarial gain/(10s51
33
13631
123)
19
(37)
{71)
li
538
823
1.240
(9561
14781
{1081
493
(c) Rugby School Group Stskeholder Pension Stheme for Non-Teachlng Stsff
From l October 1997 to 30 September 2(M)I, Rugby School operated a defined contribution pension scheme
for certain non-teaching staff. The pension cost charge represented contributions payable by the School to
the fund: these contributions matched those of the employees up to a maximum of 5%.
With effect from l October 2(KYI. the scheme was replaced by the Rugby School Group Stakeholder Pension
Scheme. The School contributes double the employee contribution5 UP to a maximum of 12% of pensionable
pay. Employer contributions totalling £769,(iK) {2020: £496.0001 were paid in respect of this pension scheme
for the year. This increase was in part due to the addition of Bilton Grange staff for the full year and also
reflects changes due to the implementation of a salary sacrifice scheme during the course of 2020-21. At
the period-end £87,(KM) was payable in respect of employer and employee contributions to this scheme.
The assets of both schemes are held Separately from the School in independently administered funds.
(d) Bllton Grange Stakeholder Penslon Scheme for Non-Teachln8 Staff
From 6 January 2020. the School has operated a defined contribution pension scheme for certain non-
teaching staff at Bilton Grange and those teaching staff who have opted into this pension scheme rather than
being in the TPS. The pension cost charge represented contributions payable by the SclK)ol to the fund:
these contributions matched those of the employees up to a maximum of 5%.
47

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
This scheme was ended January 2021 and the employees were transferred to the Rugby School Group
Stakeholder Pension Scheme for Non-Teaching Staff. Employer contributions totalling £22,00012020:
£21,IJNJI were paid in respect of this pension scheme for the year. At the period-end nil (2020: £7,(Wl was
payable in respert of employer and employee contributions to this scheme.
The a55ets of all schemes are held separately from the School in independently administered funds.
19. ANALYSIS OF NEf ASSETS
(a) Current year analysls of net assets betvfftn fund5:
The net assets are held for the various funds and advance fees as follows:
Endowed
Unrestrlrted
Funds
Funds
Advance
Fees
2021
Total
£000
Funds
Parent Charlty
Fixed Assets
Investments
Net Current
Assetsl ILiabilities)
Long Term LIa1￿lItieS
56.115
13.650
56,115
150,203
120.633
14.424
1.496
543
(964)
5,275
14,5051
70,068
14621
70
{4,967)
206,626
121521
14,967
Consolidated
Fixed Assets
Investments
Net Current
Asset5l(￿ab1lltieS)
Long Term Liabilities
56.115
13.650
56,115
171,787
132.505
24.136
1.496
304
589
{964)
4,729
14.505}
70,060
14621
70
14,967)
227,664
132,8(19
24.n5
(b) Prlor year analysls of net assets between funds
The net assets are held for the various funds and advance fees as follows:
Endowed
Restricted
Unrestricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
Advance
Fees
2020
Total
Parent Charfty
Fixed Assets
Investments
Net Current
Assetsl (Liabilitiesl
Long Terni Liabilities
56,399
11,209
56.399
139.391
114,529
12,173
1.480
1.179
997
{863)
(562)
55
4,817
(5.3871
65.724
(5,949)
194,6S7
115.708
13.170
Consolldated
Fixed Assets
Investments
Net Current
Assets/lLiabilities)
Long Term Liabilities
56,399
11.209
56.399
156,879
123.870
20.319
743
1,073
3,504
1863)
4.454
{5.387)
65,724
{5621
55
(5,949)
211,783
124.612
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THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
20. ENDOWED FUNDS
{a) Current year movement In endowed funds:
Balance Incoming Amounts
at 30June
funds expended
2020
Total Investment
Balance
return to
gainsl
at30
income
110ssesl June 2021
£000
£000
Parent tharlty
London Estates: Property
London Estates: Equity
Lewis Benefaction fund
Bilton Grange
102.631
5.333
3,590
1.070
1.668
20
6.348
106,221
5,864
9,274
162
121,521
15991
138
115.708
(599)
Conwlldated
Arnold FoundatKJn Awards
2.196
8.544
11,288
132
124.612
252
{5991
{b) Prbor year movement in endowed fund5:
Balance Incoming Amounts
at 30 June
funds expended
2019
Total Investment
Balance
retum to
gains1
at30
income
110ssesl Junt 2020
Parent Charlty
london Estates: Property
London Estates.. Equity
Lewis Benefaction fund
Bilton Grange
111.668
5.099
6.760
19,037)
162
102,631
5,333
7,606
138
72
152
224
{21
{2)
112)
18,0411
123,527
115,708
Consolidated
Arnold Foundation Awards
ioi
325
497
17.544)
131,833
124.612
Total return to income was £80,(K)O for 2019-2020 which was reversed by way of an oftsetting transfer.
London Estates
The London Estate consists princlpally of property in London bequeathed by the School's founder,
Lawrence Sheriff. This permanent endowment yields commercial and residential rental income (see
restricted fvndsl. Endowed funds also include equity investments (see Total Return note 2(kl. In the
year there was an application of total return to income of £80.(KKI {see detail in Total Return note 20c).
Lewis Benefaction Fund
The Lewis Benefaction Fund is an expendable endowment capitsl fund which generates income for the
provision of scholarships and bursaries. The income from the fund Is fully utilised for this purpose (see
restricted funds) and the capital has not been expended.
Amold Foundation Awards
The Arnold Foundation endowed funds includes £50 of permanent funds and the balance relates to
expendable endowment funds which generate income for the financing of bursary awards to Rugby
School. This fund is held by the Ar￿Id Foundation for RugbySchool. The income from the fund is utilised
for this purpose (see restricted funds).
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THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANaAL STATEMENTS
FOR THEYEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
{c) Statement of Total Return
The School adopted a Total Retum policy for its London Estate Endowed Non Property Investment Funds
only. This allows investment managers greater flexibility in managing funds within the agreed risk
parameters. Unapplied total returns are the total retums on the investments (capital or income in
nature), less monies paid out of the Endowed Funds.
The preserved value is protected with an annual CPI uplift and is based on a valuation date of 31 July
The Unapplied Total Retum movements are:
Preserved
Value
Unapplied
Value
Total
Brought forward".
Preserved Value
Unapplied Total Return
Total
4.204
4,204
1.049
5,253
1.049
1,049
4,204
Movement in rewrting period:
Investment return: dividend/income
Investment return- gains/losses
60
1,070
1,070
Unapplied total return allocated to income
Unapplied total return allocated to capitsl
Grant to Lawrence Sheriff School
14791
11581
{120)
{4791
158
(1201
Net movement in reporting period:
158
373
531
Carried Forward:
Preserved Value
Unapplied Tolal Retum
Total
4.362
4,362
1.422
5,784
1,422
1.422
4,362

THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHCJ)L
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
21. RESTRicfED FUNDS
(a) Current year movement In restrlcted funds:
8alance Incomin8 Amounts Transfer
at30
funds expended
June
2020
Total Investment
Return tlf
8ains
applied to
income
Balance
June
2021
£000
Parent Charlty
Special Funds..
Common Investment Fund
Lewis Benefaction Fund
London Estste
School
10.757
187
1855}
1771
14.9971
2.470
12,559
1.713
4.338
55
4,657
599
1.653
75S
14,967
13.170
15.9291
599
2,470
Consolidated
W31 Memorial
General Charitable Twst
Arnold Foundation for
Rugby School
1.768
23
56
1581
1561
407
2,140
6.454
1.058
11.4461
1,552
7,618
21.392
5.794
(7.4891
599
4,429
24,725
{b) Prior year movement in restrkted funds:
Balance Incoming Amounts
atlju
funds expended
2019
Transfer
Total Investment
Return Vf
gains
applied to
income
Balance
at30
June
2020
£000
£wo
£(rf)o
Parent Charlty
Special Funds..
Cornmon Investment Fund
Lewis Benefa¢tlon Fund
London Estate
Sthool
10.373
182
86
{231
1861
14.9711
225
10,757
2.210
505
15941
195
13991
1,713
700
13,170
5,256
15.0801
225
Consolldated
War Memorial
General Charitable TrLbSt
Arnold Foundation for
Rugby School
1.745
26
196
1631
60
1.768
11961
250
4.332
749
11,4161
16.5591 11.9441
2.539
6A54
19.165
6.228
535
21J92
Common Investment Fund
The Common Investment Fund consists of numerous funds, the income and capital being restricted for
specific purposes. With the approwal of the Charity Commission, there is a pooling system under which
investments belonging to its restricted fund are pooled. The majority of the funds are restricted for the
provision of scholarships, bursaries and prizes.
Lewi5 Benefaction Fund
The income from the endowed fund is fully utilised for the provision of scholarships and bursaries.
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THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
21. RESTRicfED FUNDS (continued)
London Estotes
The London Estate endowment yields commercial and restdential rental income and, after accounting for
the costs of its maintenance and administration. one fifth of the remaining surplus (plus one fifth of the
income from certain non-property investments) is paid to Lawrence Sheriff School, a neighbouring
secondary school originally established by the Governing Body of Rugby School and now operating In the
state Sector. Of the four frfths which remain. the primary use is to fund foundations and scholarships. Any
remaining balance is unrestricted in use. but in practice is applied to finance capital projects which are of
long-term benefit or accumulated for the same uses in future years.
Included within the London Estate Fur)d is a Reserve Fund for repairs. rehabilitation and reconstrurtion:
2021
2020
As at l July
Transfer fromlto net income resources
As at 30Jtsne
1.350
1,775
14251
1.350
1.350
In accordance with an Order made by the M¢nister of Education on 15 January 1963, the Governing Body
may transfer fun(ts into a Reserve Fund for the reconstruction and development of the real property of
the Foundation at Holborn {the London Estate). No funds were transferred out of restricted funds in the
year {2020: £514.(￿)) which represents fulfilment of restrirted capital projects.
War Memorial Fund
The War Memorial Fund makes awards to help the children of Rugbeians. who are in need of financial
assistance. to attend or to remain at Rugby School. The bursaries are assessed and awarded by Rugby
School with funding bein8 granted by the War Memorial Fund.
General Charitable Trust
The Trust receives income from covenants and legacies which were established prior to the existence of
the Arnold Foundation. The income is gifted to the School. usually to assist with specific capital projects.
In the year there was a transfer of £56,IXrfJ {2020= £196,0￿).
Arnold Foundation for Rugby School
The Arnold Foundation fund is monies given to provide funds and fvture income for the provision of
bursary award5 to Rugby School.
Expended bythe Arnold Foundation in the year to 30June 2021 in accordance with
the wishes of the donors".
Bursary awards
1.018
Unexpended balance of gifts and legacies as at 30 June 2021-
Restricted funds to be utilised for Bursary Awards
Unrestricted funds in Arnold Foundation (but treated as RestrTCted for the
Group) to be utilised for bursary Awards
180
8,620
Fundraising costs in the year of £373.IXKJ12020: £302,(￿) were met by Rugby School.
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THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
22. UNRESTRicfED FUNDS
(a) Current year movement In unrestrlcted funds:
Balance
Incoming
30June
funds
2020
£￿0
Amounts Transfers
expended
Investment
8ainsl
11055esl
Balance
30June
2021
Parent Charlty
Designated funds:
Fixed assets fund
New boarding house fund
Building maintenance fund
RSE Fund
Bilton Grange designated
Bloxam Fund
56,399
12841
56,115
334
{511
283
4,747
10.197
9)7
1.507
5,654
12.292
General unrestricted funds:
School operation5
Pension reserve
{4,037}
12,549)
65.779
34.313
134.1011
1431
(34,1951
12} 13.5431
1.240
11,3521
3.652
70,137
34.901
Consolldated
Rugby School Enterprises
Rugby School International
Rugby School Projects
459
499
14661
14991
65.779
35￿59
135.160)
3,652
70,130
(bl Prior year movement In unrestrlcted funds:
Balance
Incoming
l July
funds
2019
Amounts
expended
Transfers
Investment
Eainsl
{lossesl
£OCK¢
lan
30June
2020
£￿0
Parent Charity
Designated fund5:
Fixed assets fund
New boarding house fund
Building maintenance fund
RSE Fund
Bilton Grange designated
Bloxam Fund
49.287
4.753
(3,fA)21
5.962
56,399
650
737
1335>
1478}
131
16)
18
333
689
4,747
10.197
430
4,883
59
12,2371
11921
11311
12,569
General unrestricted funds:
School operations
Pension reserve
13.157)
11.5551
58,531
29,267
{25.1451
{381
129,607}
{5,0361
33
14,038)
19561 (2,5491
11.2461
65,779
39.336
11.235)
Consolidated
Rugby School Enterprises
Rugby School International
Rugby School Projects
1,458
836
(1.0281
14811
14301
1355}
{4)
12,024)
58,531
41.634
131,116)
{1.246)
65.779
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THE GOVERNING BODY OF RUGBY SCH¢J)L
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2021
22. UNRESTRicfED FUNDS (continued)
ixed asset fvnd
The fund carried forward at the year*nd represents the net book amounts invested in tangible fixed
a55ets. A transfer of £284.000 was made out of the fund12020: transfer into the fund £2,312,OWI whlch
represents the fixed asset additions, disposals and depreciation for the year.
Bulldlng malntenance fund
Following an extensive survey of School properties. the building maintenance fund was established for
maintenance priorities of the School's buildings over a five-year period. In the year £51,(W12020: an
additional £18.0001 was expended from the fund.
RSE fund
The funds gifted by Rugby School Enterprises Limited are to be utilised on projects whlch would benefit a
significant proportion of the School's community and may be used for bursaries for exceptional students.
No transfer was made of RSE surplus for the year (2020: £430.INXI}.
Bllton Grange fund
With the charitable merger of Bilton Grange into the School. the non-endowment investments previously
held in the name of Bilton Grange Trust Limited were des18nated by the Governors to be used for capital
investment into Bitton Grange and its facilities.
Bloxam fund
The funds in the Bloxam Fund are a portion of the proceeds of sales in 2019 and 2020 of long-held donated
art works and rare books have been designated by the Governors to be utilised for bursary funding and
for projects to benefit a significant proportion of the School's current and future community.
School operations
General unrestricted funds are reta•ned to provide working capital.

THE GOVERNING BODYOF RUG8YSCH()JL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2021
23. FINANCIAL INSTRUMEpirs
2021
2020
Financial Assets measured at fair value through profit or loss
including investment assets
62A52
50,894
24. FINANCE AND LEASE COMMITMEKrs
The School has the followin8 minlmum lease payments. due in reLat￿n to non-cancellable lease
agreements:
Parent Charlty
2021
2020
Consolidated
2021
2020
Payable within l year
Payable between 2 to 5 years
Payable after more than 5 years
30
30
38
38
During the year the School put in place an annually renewable, unsecured. on-demand, £5,000,000
overdraft facility with National Westminster Bank Plc. The facility has remained undrawn during the
year ending 30 June 2021.
The School also retired 6% debenture k)ans and 5% debenture bans totalling £11,020 which were
transferred to Rugby School under the Bilton Grange merger and paid off the interest due under those
debentures.
On 30 June 2021. the School committed to enter into a 40-year private issue for £35 million placed wlth
a single investor that closed and funded on I September 2021, due for repayment on I September 2061.
Interest at 2.32% per annum is computed on a 301360-day basis and payable semi-annually on l March
and I September.
25. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The children of staff and Governors may attend the khool, subject to the normal entry procedures. In
such cases, Governors pay School fees at the standard rates. but staff members ￿ceIve a discount.
During the year, the children of Mrs H Jackson, a governor. received Head M35terfs DiscretlonaryAwards
totalling £6.440.
26. CONTINGENT LtABILmES AND ASSErs
The School is in an ongoing dispute in relation to a former member of staff which is expected to progress
to a tribunal. No provision has been made for a liability at 30 June 2021 as there remains considerable
uncertainty as to the potential outcome of this claim in relation to l)oth value and timing.
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