Orchard Primary & Nursery School

Our recent financial benchmarking analysis reveals that our school is generally managing its expenditure efficiently compared to similar schools.

Premises Staff and services

Our recent financial benchmarking data highlights that our school’s expenditure on premises staff and services is notably higher than that of similar schools, at £61 per square metre compared to an average of £51. This represents an 18.7% increase and places us above 73.3% of comparable schools, categorised as medium priority for review.

Utilities

Similarly, our utilities costs stand at £24 per square metre, which is 12.7% higher than the £21 average, exceeding 63.3% of similar schools.

Administrative Supplies

Although our administrative supplies expenditure is aligned with the average, at £69 per pupil, it is still slightly above by 0.2%, placing us just over half of similar schools in terms of spending. These figures suggest there is scope to optimise our spending on premises and utilities without compromising service quality, which could contribute to more efficient budget management going forward.

Non-educational support staff costs,

We spend £544 per pupil, which is £23 (4.0%) less than the average of £567, indicating a medium-priority area where we are slightly more cost-effective than our peers.

Educational supplies

These show a more significant saving, with our spend at £156 per pupil, £77 (33.0%) less than the £233 average, also marked as medium priority, suggesting good cost control but with potential scrutiny on resource adequacy.

Teaching and teaching support staff

This expenditure is closely aligned with similar schools, at £4,891 per pupil, just £12 (0.3%) above the average of £4,879, a low priority area indicating stable and consistent staffing costs.

Educational ICT

Our investment is £33 per pupil, £22 (40.0%) less than the £55 average, which is a low priority but may warrant review to ensure technology provision meets pupil needs.

Catering staff and supplies

The costs are £231 per pupil, £47 (17.0%) less than the £279 average, again a low priority area reflecting efficient spending without significant deviation.