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2024-08-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02478341 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 803152

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

FOR

STEEPHILL SCHOOL

Carleys
Statutory Auditor
Second Floor South
The Fitted Rigging House
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ
STEEPHILL SCHOOL
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 6
Report of the Independent Auditors 7 to 9
Statement of Financial Activities 10
Balance Sheet 11
Cash Flow Statement 12
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 13
Notes to the Financial Statements 14 to 20
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 21 to 22
STEEPHILL SCHOOL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Thegovernors,whoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheir report
withthefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31stAugust2024.Thegovernorshaveadopted the
provisionsoftheStatementofRecommendedPractice(SORP)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities'issuedin March
2015.

Steephill Background

TheSchoolwasfoundedin1935byMissEileenBignoldwhoestablisheditsexcellentreputationforhigh academic
standards.Followingherdeathin1989,herexecutorscontinuedtoruntheSchoolfortherestoftheacademicyear until
SteephillSchool,acompanylimitedbyguarantee,wasformedandCharitableStatusgrantedon31stMarch1990. The
freeholdofthepropertywasacquiredinJuly1990whentheTrusttookovertherunningoftheSchoolthrougha Board
of Governors.

Steephill Today

Steephillisanindependentdayschoolwhichtakespupilsfrom3to11yearsold.Itissituatedinthebeautiful Fawkham
Valleyinaquietlaneoverlookingthe12thCenturySt.Mary'sChurch.TheSchoolhaspleasantgroundsincluding lawns,
asportsfield,anintegratedorchardandForestSchool.Theseareasallowforplentyofopportunitytoexplorenature and
torunfreeatbreaktimes.Smallclasseshaveledtoahighsuccessrateforchildrenapplyingtogrammarschools and
selectiveindependentschools.ThelatestcomplianceinspectioninJune2023foundittobecompliantinall categories
with no issues to be addressed at all.
The2minibusescontinuetoproveessentialforeducationalandsportingvisits.Theyalsohelpnon-drivingparents and
thosewhoneedtoleaveforworkearlybypickingupchildreninthemorningsanddroppingthemoffathomeon the
afternoonruns.Thisalsohelpstheenvironmentbysavingmorecarsbeingusedbyparents.Theschooldetails, displayed
on the side of the bus, also increase awareness locally of the possibility for parents to apply for a pupil place at Steephill.
TheHeadteacherisresponsibleforthedaytodayrunningoftheschool,reportingtotheBoardatmeetings held
regularlythroughouttheschoolyearandtotheChairman.TheSchooldoesnotundertakeanycold-calling or
telemarketinganddoesnotsendlettersorapproachpeopleaskingfordonations.Steephilldoesnotemploychuggers or
anyotherpersonororganisationtoundertakefund-raising.Itdoesnotpassondetailsofsupportersorfamiliesto third
parties.TheSchool'swebsitewww.steephill.co.uk,Facebookpage,InstagramandTwitteraccountareverypopular with
pupilsandparents.Theyareoftenusedbyprospectiveparentsandjobapplicants.TheSchooldoesminimal advertising
but holds Open Mornings twice a year.
Thekitchenstaffprovidelocallysourcedhealthymeals.Themenus,embracinggovernmentguidelinesonnutrition and
healthyeating,isoverseenbyDoreenPage,Governorforcatering.Thesearepublishedonthewebsitesoparents and
pupils are fully aware of the choices available each day.
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Our Objects

Theobjectsofthecharity,asperthegoverningdocument,aretopromoteandprovidefortheadvancementof education
(includingsocialandphysicaleducationofchildren)andinconnectionherewithtoconduct,carryon,acquire and
developintheCountyofKentanyboardingordayschoolorschoolsfortheeducationofchildren.Itaimstoprovide high
qualityeducationwithinawelcomingandproductiveenvironment,tocelebratetheindividual,tofostera family
communityandtoprovideabroad-basededucationforallitspupils.Thisishelpedbythecloserelationship between
teachers and pupils.

Our Aims

Our Curriculum

Steephillisamixedabilityschoolandinthisacademicyear75%oftheyeargrouppassedtheKentselectiontest. A
numberofchildrenalsopassedavarietyofotherselectiontestincludingBexleyandMedwayinadditionto Independent
Schoolsentranceexaminations.InpreviousyearsSteephill'spassratehasrangedfrom72%to100%.However, every
child benefits from individual attention to help them to achieve their full potential.
SteephillSchoolwelcomespupilsfromallbackgrounds.Childrenareassessedbeforeentrytotheschoolbyataster day
andwherepossibleassessmentintheirprevioussetting.Anybehaviouralorlearningdifficultieswhichmayaffect other
children'slearningwillalsobetakenintoaccount.Steephillisanequalopportunityorganisationandiscommittedto a
workingenvironmentthatisfreefromanyformofdiscriminationonthegroundsofcolour,race,ethnicity, religion,
gender,sexualorientationordisability.TheSchoolwillmakeallreasonableadjustmentstomeettheneedsofstaff or
pupilswhoareorbecomedisabled.Aswellasallthecoreandnon-coresubjects,thepupilslearnSpanish,French and
MandarinChineseinthecurriculum.Thishelpstodeveloptheirculturalunderstanding.TheyalsolearnFirstAid and
focus on the environment.

Public benefit

InsettingschoolobjectivesandplanningitsactivitiesSteephillGovernorshavegivencarefulconsiderationtothe Charity
Commission'sgeneralguidanceonpublicbenefit.Despitebeingasmallschoolthetargetswithintheseobjectives are
laid out within our School Development Plan and the key targets linked to public benefit are to:
*ContinuetheSchoolCouncilwhichhasresponsibilityfororganisingcharitableeventstoraisefundsfor outside
charities.
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Current & Past Report

Steephilliscommittedtosafeguardingandpromotingthewelfareofitspupilsandexpectsallstaffandvolunteers to
sharethiscommitment.Thepupils'examresultsshowtheyare18monthsabovethenationalaveragefor achievements.
InthelatestglowingISI(IndependentSchools'Inspectorate)ReportinMarch2019,theschoolwasrated'excellent'in all
categorieswithnorequirementstochangeanything,whichisveryunusuallocally.Thisistheequivalentof 'outstanding'
inthestatesector.Morerecently,inJune2023,acomplianceinspectionfoundthatalltheareasofcompliance were
met.
Aswellasconcentratingontheacademicside,theSchooliskeentopromotetheArts.Itprovidesaveryhigh standard
anddiverseopportunityforthechildrentotakepartinart,design&technology,drama,poetry,singing&music, etc.
Thishelpsthepupils'wellbeingandconfidence.Extracurricularclubsnowincludeyoga,dance,choir,chess, netball,
football,rugby,art,sewing,gardening,athleticsandscience.Theseclubsnormallyrotatetermlyandforman essential
partofthecommunityspiritoftheSchoolaswellassupportingthepupils'mentalhealth.Theschoolalsohas an
automaticDefibrillatorforadultsandchildrenonsiteandthepupilsinYear6havebeenshownhowtouseit which
should be useful even outside of school.
SportcontinuestobeanimportantpartofSchoollife.Thereisalargesportsfieldforfootball,athletics,cricket, hockey,
rugbyandrounders.Shorttennisandnetballareplayedonthepurpose-builtcourt.Swimmingtakesplaceat Cobham
Hall.SportsDayisverypopularandtakingpartispraisedasmuchaswinning.Thesensorygardenandwildlife trail,
developed9yearsago,areenjoyedbythechildrenthroughouttheyear.Thepupilsgrowvegetablesandflowersas part
oftheirlearningandappreciationofnatureaswellasfortheirwellbeing.TheAnnualPrizeGivingtookplaceon the
sportsfieldinthesummerwithallclassestakingpartinentertainingtheparents.Thechildrenraisedfundsfora number
ofcharitiesduringtheacademicyearincludingTheRoyalBritishLegionPoppyAppeal,aswellasacakesale for
Macmillan Cancer Support.

Volunteers

Friends of Steephill School (FOSS)

TheFOSScommitteemembersmeetamongstthemselvestoorganisefund-raisingeventsthroughouttheyear. They
discusstheirproposedideaswiththeHeadteacher.TheyusuallyholdtheirAGMintheautumntermfor parents,
teachers,governorsandcommitteememberstoattend.FOSSraised£13,898.56duringtheyear,whichis particularly
commendablebecausethereareonlyapproximately80familiesattheSchool.Theyprovidedanewelectronic keyboard
andboughtanincubatorforchickstobehatchedatschoolwhichhasprovedawonderfulexperienceforthe children.
TheyalsocontributedtoBlackHistoryMonth,Eid,DiwaliandEastercelebrations,plusmanyeventsforchildren and
parentsduringtheyear.SteephillchildrenbenefitgreatlyfromthegoodsandequipmentdonatedtotheSchoolby FOSS.
Theirmembersarealltobethankedfortheirhardworkanddedicationduringtheyear.Nodoubtthenewcommittee will
enjoy the same support in achieving a very successful year and we wish them all well.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

TheSchoolisfinanciallystablewithsufficientfundstocoverallobligations.Thefeesaresetataleveltoensure the
financialviabilityoftheSchoolandatalevelwhichisconsistentwiththeaimofprovidingafirstclasseducation for
pupils.   No one person has Significant Control and the Board does not make Social Investments.
TheBursaryPolicyaddressesfinancialsupportforsomefamilieswhomayotherwisenotbeabletoaccessthe school.
Thissupportiscurrentlyofferedto5pupilsattheschoolinaccordancewiththeschool'spolicy.Amonthlypayment plan
isavailabletohelpthosewhowishtofundeducationalcoststhroughregularcontributions.Italsoofferssibling discounts
for the third child of a family attending school at once.

Reserves policy

Theprincipalsourceofincomeisfees.TheGovernorsarecontinuingtheirstrategyofdeployingincomingresources to
investingintheeducationalpurposesandfabricoftheschoolatthesametimeasretainingsufficientreservesfor future
needs.Asacharitythepupils'parentshavetheassurancethatalltheincomeoftheSchoolmustbeapplied for
educationalpurposes.TheGovernorsreviewthelevelofreservesheldonanannualbasiswithaviewtoensuring that
thecompanyhassufficientresourcestofunditsactivitiesandtoprovideadequateresourcesaswellasdeveloping the
facilitiesoftheSchool.TheGovernorsaimtoholdtwotermscostsinreservesandconsiderthatleveltobeadequate for
the present time

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

Thecharityiscontrolledbyitsgoverningdocument,adeedoftrust,andconstitutesalimitedcompany,limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Recruitment and appointment of new trustees

New governors are appointed by means of a majority vote of the existing board.

Organisational structure

Structure, Governance and Management

TheGovernors,whoarealsothecharitytrustees,areresponsiblefortheoverallmanagementandcontrolofthe School.
TheydeterminethegeneralpolicyoftheSchool.TheHeadteacherisresponsibleforthedaytodayrunningofthe School
alongwiththeBursarandundertakethekeyleadershiproleoverseeingeducational,pastoraland administrative
functionsinconsultationwiththeseniorstaff.Thisiswithinthepoliciesandproceduresapprovedbythe Governors.
SignificantexpendituredecisionsandmajorcapitalprojectsarereferredtotheGovernorsforpriorapproval.The Head
and Bursar are invited to attend all Board meetings to give regular reports.
TheBoardhasbeenrefreshedwith4newmembersfromSeptember2024andanotherinDecember2024and look
forwardtothecontributionstheywillmaketotheirdeliberations.Itmeetsatleasteveryhalftermtomanage the
School'saffairs.TheFinance&StrategyCommitteemeetmoreregularlytoreviewthebudget,salaries,costsand future
financialplanningtorecommendactionstothefullBoard.FinancialreportsaregivenateveryBoardmeeting. Martin
Levy,aswellasheadoftheF&SCommittee,istheBoard'sChairman.Othercommitteemeetings,suchasHealth &
SafetyandEducation,areheldinbetweenfullBoardofGovernors'meetings.TheBoardmembersarekeptin regular
touchbyemailorphonebetweenmeetingsandvisittheschoolfromtimetotime.AlltheGovernorsattendin-house or
onlinetrainingdaysonChildProtectionandSafeguardingeachyear.Theinsuranceisreviewedandupdatedannually.
AllGovernorsgiveoftheirtimefreelyandnoremunerationorexpenseswerepaidintheYear.NoGovernoror person
connected with a Governor receive any benefit from either means-tested bursaries or scholarships awarded to pupils.
TheAnnualGeneralMeetingtookplaceon18thMarch2024whentheFinancialStatementoftheannual accounts,
audited by The Carley Partnership, were approved.  The auditors were re-appointed for the ensuing academic year.
Mr.JohnAbbottwasonsickleavefromMayandsubsequentlyresigned.TheDeputyHead,HelenMillward,was acting
HeadfromMayandthenappointedHeadteacherfromJuly2024,followingJohnAbbot'sresignation.Shehas since
reviewedtheschool'sHRframeworkandretainedfocusonstaffwellbeing,thenewcurriculumandstrategicreview plan.
Allthestaff(teaching,adminandkitchen)workwiththeircustomarycommitmentandenergy,whichispartof what
makes Steephill such a successful school and are to be thanked for all their hard work this year.
Steephillisfortunatetohaveanumberofvolunteers,includingparents,andtheyworkwiththechildrenona regular
basisgivingassemblytalks,listeningtoreading,etc.Parentscanalsotakepartinschoollifebyjoiningthe Parents
Association FOSS (Friends of Steephill School).

Risk management

TheGovernorsareresponsiblefortheoverseeingoftherisksfacedbytheschool.Detailedconsiderationsofrisk are
delegatedtotheFinance&StrategyCommittee.Risksareidentified,assessedandcontrolsestablishedthroughout the
year.Aformalinternalauditandreviewofthecharity'sriskmanagementprocesses,Governancepolicyand Social
InvestmentsPolicyand'PersonswithSignificantControl'Policyareundertakenonaregularbasis.TheGovernors have
assessedthemajorriskstowhichthecharityisexposed.ClearlytheimpositionofVATonfeesfromJanuary2025 and
theincreaseinNationalInsuranceandtheNationalMinimumWagewillbeachallengenextyear,alongwith the
increasedcostsofmanyoutgoings.Theschool'ssuccessisbuiltonitsreputationfortheexcellenteducation and
well-being of the pupils.

Current and Future Development Report

TheGovernorsintendtocontinuetheircurrentstrategiesofmaintainingtheschool'spositioninacompetitivemarket by
investingtoprovidehighqualityeducationforthepupils.Achievingahighstandardofacademicresultsisaconstant aim
whilstmaintainingthebreadthanddepthoftheeducationprovided.ThenewGovernmentimpositionofVATonfees plus
theincreasedN.I.andminimumwagenextyearwillbeachallengebutwillbewatchedcarefully.Planningpermission is
inplaceforanextensiontothehall,officeandkitchenwhenfundsareavailable.During2023/24theremainderof the
children's toilets were upgraded.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number

02478341(England and Wales)

Registered Charity number

803152

Registered office

Off Castle Hill
Fawkham
Longfield
Kent
DA3 7BG

Trustees

Martin Levy Chairman/Chair of Finance & Strategy Committee
Sandra Scotting Company/Trust Secretary/ Finance & Strategy Committee.
Jennifer Smith-Spark Safeguarding Lead,Education Committee (incl. SEND, Safeguarding & Welfare)
Doreen Page Staff Wellbeing/Catering/Education Committee (incl.SEND, Safeguarding & Welfare)
Hazel Thurgood Chair of Education Committee (incl. SEND, Safeguarding & Welfare)
Dr Kristopher Page Chair of Health, Safety and Sustainability Committee
Peter Bramall Finance & Strategy Committee
Dawn Bramall Health, Safety and Sustainability Committee
Bhawna Hindocha Education Committee (incl. SEND, Safeguarding & Welfare)
Michelle Peirce Resigned May 2024
Wayne Smith Resigned May 2024
Jas Rai Resigned March 2024

Company Secretary

Sandra Scotting

Headteacher

Mrs Helen Millward
Mr John Abbott
From July 2024
Resigned June 2024

Auditors

Carleys
Registered Auditor
Second Floor South
The Fitted Rigging House
Anchor Wharf
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent ME4 4TZ

Bankers

Lloyds Bank Plc
25 Gresham Street
London
EC2V 7HN
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

TheGovernors/Trustees(whoarealsodirectorsofSteephillSchoolforthepurposesofcompanylaw)areresponsible for
preparingtheReportoftheTrusteesandthefinancialstatementsinaccordancewithapplicablelawandUnited Kingdom
AccountingStandards(UnitedKingdomGenerallyAcceptedAccountingPractice).CompanylawrequirestheGovernors to
preparefinancialstatementsforeachfinancialyearwhichgiveatrueandfairviewofthestateofaffairsofthe charitable
companyandoftheincomingresourcesandapplicationofresources,includingtheincomeandexpenditure,of the
charitablecompanyforthatperiod.Inpreparingthosefinancialstatements,theGovernorsarerequiredtoselect suitable
accountingpoliciesandthenapplythemconsistently;observemethodsandprinciplesintheCharitySORP; make
judgementsandestimatesthatarereasonableandprudent;preparethefinancialstatementsonthegoingconcern basis
unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
TheGovernorsareresponsibleforkeepingproperaccountingrecordswhichdisclosewithreasonableaccuracyat any
timethefinancialpositionofthecharitablecompanyandtoenablethemtoensurethatthefinancialstatements comply
withtheCompaniesAct2006.Theyarealsoresponsibleforsafeguardingtheassetsofthecharitablecompany and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the governors are aware:
Thereisnorelevantauditinformationofwhichthecharitablecompany'sauditorsareunaware;andthegovernors have
takenallstepsthattheyoughttomakethemselvesawareofanyrelevantauditinformationandtoestablishthat the
auditors are aware of that information.

AUDITORS

Carleys(formerlyknownasTheCarleyPartnership)wereappointedforthe2015/16auditandre-appointed each
academic year since then.
ThisreporthasbeenpreparedinaccordancewiththespecialprovisionsofPart15oftheCompaniesAct2006relating to
small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 16 May 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
M R Levy (Chairman) - Trustee
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
STEEPHILL SCHOOL

Opinion

WehaveauditedthefinancialstatementsofSteephillSchool(the'charitablecompany')fortheyear ended
31August2024whichcomprisetheStatementofFinancialActivities,theBalanceSheet,theCashFlowStatement and
notestothefinancialstatements,includingasummaryofsignificantaccountingpolicies.Thefinancial reporting
frameworkthathasbeenappliedintheirpreparationisapplicablelawandUnitedKingdomAccountingStandards (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

WeconductedourauditinaccordancewithInternationalStandardsonAuditing(UK)(ISAs(UK))andapplicablelaw. Our
responsibilitiesunderthosestandardsarefurtherdescribedintheAuditors'responsibilitiesfortheauditofthe financial
statementssectionofourreport.Weareindependentofthecharitablecompanyinaccordancewiththe ethical
requirementsthatarerelevanttoourauditofthefinancialstatementsintheUK,includingtheFRC'sEthical Standard,
andtheprovisionsavailableforsmallentities,inthecircumstancessetoutinnote18tothefinancialstatements,and we
havefulfilledourotherethicalresponsibilitiesinaccordancewiththeserequirements.Webelievethattheaudit evidence
we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

Inauditingthefinancialstatements,wehaveconcludedthatthetrustees'useofthegoingconcernbasisofaccounting in
the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Basedontheworkwehaveperformed,wehavenotidentifiedanymaterialuncertaintiesrelatingtoeventsor conditions
that,individuallyorcollectively,maycastsignificantdoubtonthecharitablecompany'sabilitytocontinueasa going
concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Ourresponsibilitiesandtheresponsibilitiesofthetrusteeswithrespecttogoingconcernaredescribedinthe relevant
sections of this report.

Other information

Thetrusteesareresponsiblefortheotherinformation.Theotherinformationcomprisestheinformationincludedin the
Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon.
Ouropiniononthefinancialstatementsdoesnotcovertheotherinformationand,excepttotheextent otherwise
explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Inconnectionwithourauditofthefinancialstatements,ourresponsibilityistoreadtheotherinformationand,in doing
so,considerwhethertheotherinformationismateriallyinconsistentwiththefinancialstatementsorour knowledge
obtainedintheauditorotherwiseappearstobemateriallymisstated.Ifweidentifysuchmaterialinconsistencies or
apparentmaterialmisstatements,wearerequiredtodeterminewhetherthisgivesrisetoamaterialmisstatementin the
financialstatementsthemselves.If,basedontheworkwehaveperformed,weconcludethatthereisa material
misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.  We have nothing to report in this regard.

Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO THE MEMBERS OF
STEEPHILL SCHOOL

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

Inthelightoftheknowledgeandunderstandingofthecharitablecompanyanditsenvironmentobtainedinthecourse of
the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees.
WehavenothingtoreportinrespectofthefollowingmatterswheretheCompaniesAct2006requiresustoreportto you
if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

AsexplainedmorefullyintheStatementofTrustees'Responsibilities,thetrustees(whoarealsothedirectorsof the
charitablecompanyforthepurposesofcompanylaw)areresponsibleforthepreparationofthefinancialstatements and
forbeingsatisfiedthattheygiveatrueandfairview,andforsuchinternalcontrolasthetrusteesdetermineis necessary
toenablethepreparationoffinancialstatementsthatarefreefrommaterialmisstatement,whetherduetofraud or
error.
Inpreparingthefinancialstatements,thetrusteesareresponsibleforassessingthecharitablecompany'sability to
continueasagoingconcern,disclosing,asapplicable,mattersrelatedtogoingconcernandusingthegoing concern
basisofaccountingunlessthetrusteeseitherintendtoliquidatethecharitablecompanyortoceaseoperations,or have
no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Ourobjectivesaretoobtainreasonableassuranceaboutwhetherthefinancialstatementsasawholearefree from
materialmisstatement,whetherduetofraudorerror,andtoissueaReportoftheIndependentAuditorsthat includes
ouropinion.Reasonableassuranceisahighlevelofassurance,butisnotaguaranteethatanauditconducted in
accordancewithISAs(UK)willalwaysdetectamaterialmisstatementwhenitexists.Misstatementscanarisefrom fraud
orerrorandareconsideredmaterialif,individuallyorintheaggregate,theycouldreasonablybeexpectedto influence
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Inidentifyingandassessingrisksofmaterialmisstatementinrespectofirregularities,includingfraud,ourapproach was
as follows:
-weobtainedanunderstandingofthenatureoftheindustryandsector,includingthelegalandregulatory frameworks
that are applicable to the company and of how the company is complying with those frameworks;
-weenquiredofmanagementabouttheirownidentificationandassessmentoftherisksofirregularities,including any
known instances of fraud;
-wediscussedmattersconcerningnon-compliancewithlawsandregulationsandhowfraudmightoccur including
assessment of how the financial statements might be susceptible to fraud.
Asaresultoftheseproceduresweconsiderthatthemostsignificantlawsandregulationsrelatingtothe financial
statementsaretheCompaniesAct2006,CharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland',IndependentSchoolsInspectorateandtax compliance
regulations.Weperformedauditprocedurestoenableustodetectnon-compliancewithsignificantlawsand regulations
whichmayhaveamaterialimpactonthefinancialstatementswhichincludedreviewingdisclosureswithinthe financial
statements and inspecting correspondence with tax authorities.
Weconsideredtheriskoffraudthroughmanagementoverrideandrevenuerecognitionastheareaswherethe financial
statementsweremostsusceptibletomaterialmisstatementduetofraud.Inresponse,weincorporatedtestingof the
appropriatenessofjournalentries,assessingjudgementsmadebymanagementinmakingaccountingestimates and
evaluating the business rationale for any significant unusual transactions or those outside the normal course of business.
AfurtherdescriptionofourresponsibilitiesfortheauditofthefinancialstatementsislocatedontheFinancial Reporting
Council'swebsiteatwww.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities.ThisdescriptionformspartofourReportofthe Independent
Auditors.
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL

Use of our report

Thisreportismadesolelytothecharitablecompany'smembers,asabody,inaccordancewithChapter3ofPart16 of
theCompaniesAct2006.Ourauditworkhasbeenundertakensothatwemightstatetothecharitable company's
membersthosematterswearerequiredtostatetotheminanauditors'reportandfornootherpurpose.Tothe fullest
extentpermittedbylaw,wedonotacceptorassumeresponsibilitytoanyoneotherthanthecharitablecompanyand the
charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Claire Ralph (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Carleys
Statutory Auditor
Second Floor South
The Fitted Rigging House
The Historic Dockyard
Chatham
Kent
ME4 4TZ
19 May 2025
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable activities
3
Education of children
Investment income
2
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
4
Education of children
School premises costs
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
2024
Unrestricted
fund
£
1,433,500
18,700
17,546
1,469,746
1,288,585
98,718
1,387,303
82,443
1,153,713
1,236,156
2023
Total
funds
£
1,337,503
14,756
16,957
1,369,216
1,130,786
77,137
1,207,923
161,293
992,420
1,153,713
The notes form part of these financial statements
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL

BALANCE SHEET 31 AUGUST 2024

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
11
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
12
Debtors
13
Cash at bank
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
14
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
15
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
16
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
2024
Unrestricted
fund
£
459,952
5,000
76,080
1,005,643
1,086,723
(202,519)
884,204
1,344,156
(108,000)
1,236,156
1,236,156
1,236,156
2023
Total
funds
£
493,348
5,000
27,251
922,109
954,360
(175,995)
778,365
1,271,713
(118,000)
1,153,713
1,153,713
1,153,713
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon16May2025and were
signed on its behalf by:
M R Levy (Chairman) - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2024 2023
Notes £ £
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations 1 64,834 125,803
Net cash provided by operating activities 64,834 125,803
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received 18,700 14,756
Net cash provided by investing activities 18,700 14,756
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period 83,534 140,559
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period 922,109 781,550
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period 1,005,643 922,109
The notes form part of these financial statements
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of
Financial Activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Interest received
Rounding
Increase in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Net cash provided by operations
2024
£
82,443
33,397
(18,700)
(1)
(48,829)
16,524
64,834
2023
£
161,293
32,471
(14,756)
-
(7,383)
(45,822)
125,803

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

Net cash
Cash at bank and in hand
Total
At 1.9.23
£
922,109
922,109
922,109
Cash flow
£
83,534
83,534
83,534
At 31.8.24
£
1,005,643
1,005,643
1,005,643
The notes form part of these financial statements
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',Financial Reporting
Standard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andthe Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Income

AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementtothefunds,it is
probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.

Expenditure

Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlement and
theamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisand has
beenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbe directly
attributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of
resources.

Allocation and apportionment of costs

Certainexpenditureisdirectlyattributabletothechildren'seducationandhasbeenincludedinthatcost category.
Certainothercosts,whichwhilenecessarydonotconstituteeducationalcosts,areincludedunder"education of
children" as support costs.
Governancecostscompriseexpensesassociatedwiththecharity'sstatusasalegalentity,ratherthan expenses
that are for charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinordertowriteoffeachassetoveritsestimateduseful life
or, if held under a finance lease, over the lease term, whichever is the shorter.
Freehold property-   5% on cost and 2% on historical cost
Short leasehold- Amortised over period of lease
Fixtures and fittings-     33% on cost, 20% on cost and 5% on cost

Stocks

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentalspaidunderoperatingleasesarechargedtotheprofitandlossaccountonastraightlinebasisover the
period of the lease.

Government grants

Grant income is recognised using the accrual model in the period in which it becomes receivable.

Pension costs

Thecompanyhasarrangedadefinedcontributionpensionschemeforthemembersofstaffwhoarenot eligible
tojointheTeachers’PensionScheme.Theassetsofthisschemeareheldseparatelyfromthoseofthe company,
being invested with insurance companies.
All pension costs are charged in the Statement of Financial Activities in the period in which they relate.
continued...
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

2. INVESTMENT INCOME

Bank interest receivable
3.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Gross invoiced school fees
Education of children
Less Bursaries
Education of children
Minibus, clubs, outings and
swimming
Education of children
4.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Education of children
School premises costs
5.
SUPPORT COSTS
Education of children
School premises costs
Direct
Costs
£
1,093,511
114,252
1,207,763
2024
£
18,700
2024
£
1,382,251
(41,610)
92,859
1,433,500
Support
costs (see
note 5)
£
195,074
(15,534)
179,540
2023
£
14,756
2023
£
1,317,246
(65,532)
85,789
2023
£
14,756
2023
£
1,317,246
(65,532)
85,789
2023
£
14,756
1,337,503
Totals
£
1,288,585
98,718
1,387,303
Other
£
195,074
(15,534)
179,540
Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:
Management and administrative salaries
Sundries
Information Technology
Provision for bad debts
Pension fund administrative fees
Professional fees, subscriptions and
memberships
Accountancy charges
Bank charges
Education
of
children
£
102,498
2,071
12,781
21,870
-
53,526
2,268
60
195,074
School
premises
costs
£
-
-
-
-
-
(19,254)
3,720
-
(15,534)
2024
Total
activities
£
102,498
2,071
12,781
21,870
-
34,272
5,988
60
179,540
2023
Total
activities
£
98,418
1,912
11,826
11,237
907
13,901
5,667
12
143,880
continued...
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

6. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)

Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
2024 2023
£ £
Depreciation - owned assets 33,396 32,471

7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31August2024norfortheyear ended
31 August 2023.

Trustees' expenses

No expenses were paid to trustees during this year or the previous year.

8. STAFF COSTS

Theaveragenumberofemployeesduringtheyear,basedonheadcount,was41(2023:40).Analysisof staff
costs and employee benefits is as follows:
£
Gross Salaries 781,159
Social Security Costs (Employer's National Insurance) 65,598
Employer's Pension Contributions 109,125
Operating Costs of Pension Scheme 0
955,882
Theaveragefull-timeequivalentofteachingstafffortheyearwas15(2023:16)andofadministrative and
supportstaff8(2023:8).Noemployeereceivedemoluments(excludingemployer'spensionand employer's
National Insurance) in excess of £60,000. Key management personnel received remuneration as follows:
2023
£
Gross salary 75,555
Employer's National Insurance 9,448
Employer's pension contributions 12,451
97,454

PENSIONS COSTS

Duringtheyear,12(2022:12)teacherspaidintotheAPTISscheme.20otheremployeespaidintoa defined
contribution scheme (2022: 18)
Contributionspayablebythecharityfortheperiodwere£103,268(2023:£104,473).Asat31stAugust 2023,
creditors included £4,040  (2022; £13,070) relating to pension contributions.
continued...
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Charitable activities
Education of children
Investment income
Other income
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Education of children
School premises costs
Total
NET INCOME
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
Unrestricted
fund
£
1,337,503
14,756
16,957
1,369,216
1,130,786
77,137
1,207,923
161,293
992,420
1,153,713

10. ACCOUNTANCY COSTS

Duringtheyeartheaccountspayableforthestatutoryauditwere£1,680(2022:£1,500)andfor other
accountancy services were £1,914 (2022: £1,560).

11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 September 2023
Disposals
At 31 August 2024
DEPRECIATION
At 1 September 2023
Charge for year
Eliminated on disposal
At 31 August 2024
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 August 2024
At 31 August 2023
Freehold
property
£
863,931
-
863,931
379,214
30,104
-
409,318
454,613
484,717
Short
leasehold
£
10,000
(10,000)
-
8,741
1,259
(10,000)
-
-
1,259
Fixtures
and
fittings
£
87,213
-
87,213
79,841
2,033
-
81,874
5,339
7,372
Totals
£
961,144
(10,000)
951,144
467,796
33,396
(10,000)
491,192
459,952
493,348
continued...
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
12.
STOCKS
2024
£
Kitchen and classroom stock
5,000
The stock held represents kitchen supplies, teaching materials and stationery which all relate
"education of children".
13.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
£
Trade debtors
100,015
Provision for bad debts
(30,298)
Other debtors and prepayments
6,363
76,080
14.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2024
£
Trade creditors
28,310
Social security and other taxes
14,389
Early years funding
2,058
Credit balance debtors
136,878
Wages and pension creditor
16,244
Contra account
7
Accruals and deferred income
4,633
202,519
15.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
2024
£
Parental retainers
108,000
16.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
At 1.9.23
in funds
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,153,713
82,443
TOTAL FUNDS
1,153,713
82,443
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
Resources
resources
expended
£
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,469,746
(1,387,303)
TOTAL FUNDS
1,469,746
(1,387,303)
2023
£
5,000
to the activity
2023
£
33,106
(11,237)
5,382
27,251
2023
£
5,559
13,872
-
147,911
4,040
7
4,606
175,995
2023
£
118,000
At
31.8.24
£
1,236,156
1,236,156
Movement
in funds
£
82,443
82,443
continued...
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
At 1.9.22
£
992,420
992,420
Net
movement
At
in funds
31.8.23
£
£
161,293
1,153,713
161,293
1,153,713
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
1,369,216
TOTAL FUNDS
1,369,216
A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows:
At 1.9.22
£
Unrestricted funds
General fund
992,420
TOTAL FUNDS
992,420
Resources
expended
£
(1,207,923)
(1,207,923)

Net
movement
in funds
£
243,736
243,736
Movement
in funds
£
161,293
161,293
At
31.8.24
£
1,236,156
1,236,156
Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedintheabove are
as follows:
Unrestricted funds
General fund
TOTAL FUNDS
Incoming
resources
£
2,838,962
2,838,962
Resources
expended
£
(2,595,226)
(2,595,226)
Movement
in funds
£
243,736
243,736
continued...
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 August 2024.

18. FRC ETHICAL STANDARD - PROVISIONS AVAILABLE FOR SMALL ENTITIES

Incommonwithmanyotherbusinessesofoursizeandnatureweuseourauditorstoassistwiththe preparation
of the financial statements.

19. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS

The following operating lease payments are committed to be paid within the time periods specified:
Land Other Total
£ £ £
Due within one year 3,000 15,408 18,408
Due between one and five years 12,300 26,964 39,264
Due after five years 97,434 0 97,434
112,734 42,372 155,106
The land is subject to rent revisions every five years.

20. PARENTAL RETAINERS

£
Balance at 1 September 2023 118,000
Amounts advance in the year (less repayments) -10,000
Balance at 31 August 2024 108,000
The retainers are not included in income as they are repaid once a child has left the school.

21. LEGAL INFORMATION

SteephillSchoolisacharitablecompanylimitedbyguarantee,incorporatedinEnglandandWales.Its registered
officeandprincipalofficeisOffCastleHill,Fawkham,Longfield,Kent.DA37BG.Furtherinformationabout the
charity's activities are included in the Trustees' Report.
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Investment income
Bank interest receivable
Charitable activities
Gross invoiced school fees
Less Bursaries
Minibus, clubs, outings and swimming
Other income
Other incoming resources
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Charitable activities
Rates and water
Insurance
Light and heat
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Advertising and promotion
School supplies
Kitchen supplies
Teaching and other staff costs
Pension costs
Maintenance staff and costs
Cleaning and caretaking
Staff training
Equipment leasing costs
Equipment purchases and repairs
Car park and field rent and maintenance costs
Minibus, clubs, outings and swimming
Freehold property
Short leasehold
Computer equipment
Support costs
Other
Management and administrative salaries
Sundries
Information Technology
Provision for bad debts
Pension fund administrative fees
Professional fees, subscriptions and
memberships
Carried forward
2024
£
18,700
1,382,251
(41,610)
92,859
1,433,500
17,546
1,469,746
4,507
22,511
22,187
5,048
3,904
2,088
20,766
24,968
750,337
89,624
83,684
31,159
3,121
5,787
7,726
4,017
92,932
30,105
1,259
2,033
1,207,763
102,498
2,071
12,781
21,870
-
34,272
173,492
2023
£
14,756
1,317,246
(65,532)
85,789
1,337,503
16,957
1,369,216
4,692
21,905
17,066
6,111
5,853
2,294
24,937
28,888
626,201
85,257
55,692
28,758
4,825
4,962
12,046
3,634
98,451
30,105
333
2,033
1,064,043
98,418
1,912
11,826
11,237
907
13,901
138,201
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STEEPHILL SCHOOL

DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

Other
Brought forward
Accountancy charges
Bank charges
Total resources expended
Net income
2024
£
173,492
5,988
60
179,540
1,387,303
82,443
2023
£
138,201
5,667
12
143,880
1,207,923
161,293
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