Key insights for CFOs, finance directors, and operational leaders in school trusts
Financial leadership in school trusts is under increasing pressure. Developed in partnership with the Confederation of School Trusts (CST), this Finance Deep-Dive Report explores how trust leaders are responding to the most pressing financial risks and priorities in 2024.
Drawing on feedback from 417 trust CEOs, this report offers detailed insights into budget planning, reserves, GAG pooling, and long-term financial sustainability.
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Why finance leaders should read this report
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Understand the top financial priorities for trusts:
Balancing budgets is the number one concern for 83% of trust leaders, with cost reduction and income generation also high on the agenda. -
Benchmark financial confidence and sustainability:
Less than half of CEOs feel confident about the financial future of their trust, with single-academy trusts showing the lowest confidence levels overall. -
Identify immediate risks to sustainability:
Falling pupil numbers and increasing staff costs are the top threats to trust finances – with variations based on trust size and structure.