School Finance

Charlton Manor Primary School is a local authority maintained primary school within the Royal Borough of Greenwich. The school receives annual funding from central government, which is delegated to the school and allocated in accordance with agreed strategic priorities. The School Business Leader, in consultation with the Headteacher, prepares the annual budget, ensuring that resources are directed to support the school’s educational objectives and operational needs. The proposed budget, together with financial projections covering a three-year period, is reviewed and formally approved by the Governing Body on an annual basis. The Governing Body maintains robust financial management and control procedures to ensure full transparency, accountability and value for money. These arrangements are designed to ensure that public funds are managed effectively and are used to provide the highest possible standard of education for all pupils.

The Governing Body further confirms that for the financial year 2025/26, there are no school employees whose gross annual salary is £100,000 or more.

For further information on the schools finances please visit the following link Charlton Manor Primary School – Schools Financial Benchmarking - GOV.UK

Internal Audit Review: 2024/25

Auditors: Mrs. Diane Bex & Mr. Faris Cimen

Assurance Statement:

Based on the findings of the audit conducted on 10th & 11th July 2024 at Charlton Manor Primary School, Internal Audit have been able to:

  1. provide an assurance regarding the overall level of financial control in operation at the School and

  2. appraise the direction of travel since the last Internal Audit review.

Assurance levels available:

  • High

  • Moderate

  • Limited

  • None 

Following the 2024 audit, the current Assurance Level at Charlton Manor Primary School is: High

Previous Assurance Level at the last Audit 2021/22: High

Direction of Travel: Maintained the highest assurance rating

Click here for a summary of the 2024 audit

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