Academies Benchmark Report 2025

Owner Managed Businesses

Specialised accounting and advisory services tailored to owner-managed business clients.
Family Business

Proactive advice and support to help family businesses grow and protect their future.
Private Equity Backing

Meeting the diverse needs of businesses involved in private equity transactions.
Private Client

Practical advice on all aspects of your individual and personal tax and financial needs.
Public Sector and Education

Comprehensive advisory services for public sector, local government and education organisations.
UK Subsidiaries of Overseas Companies

Expert support to help UK subsidiaries operate efficiently and stay compliant.
Large Corporates

Strategic advice and tailored solutions to support long-term success.

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Download your copy of the Academies Benchmark Report 2025!

The 13th annual Academies Benchmark Report highlights that rising costs have outstripped income, pushing nearly 60% of Trusts into financial deficits, depleting reserves, and slowing growth—particularly for smaller Trusts.

The report also showcases the sector’s resilience, with some Trusts boosting investment income, reducing carbon emissions, and navigating financial pressures through strategic cost management.

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Academies Benchmark Report 2025

Surveying 260 Trusts representing nearly 2,300 schools, this report delivers a financial snapshot of the Academy sector for the 2023/24 academic year.

Download the report here