School Finance
Investing in Every Child’s Future, Fairly and Wisely
At Diamond Wood Community Academy, we believe that every child deserves the very best start. We are committed to using our funding fairly, transparently and with purpose to support the success and wellbeing of all pupils.
Our financial decisions are guided by our core values – A Place to Grow, A Place to Shine – and grounded in the principle of equity: recognising and meeting different needs so that every child can thrive. This page gives an overview of how we manage funding and meet our statutory responsibilities.
Our Approach to Using Funds
- Equity & Need‑Led Spending: We allocate resources fairly and according to pupil need, removing barriers so every child can access high quality provision.
- Curriculum & Inclusion: Budgets prioritise a broad, balanced and inclusive curriculum, early intervention and high quality teaching.
- Value for Money: We seek competitive quotes, benchmark costs, and evaluate impact to ensure public funds are used efficiently and effectively.
- Safeguarding & Compliance: All spending follows the Trust/ School Finance Policy, scheme of delegation and statutory guidance.
Policies & Documents
Click here to view our Finance Policy for the academic year 2025-2026.
Click here to view our Scheme of Delegation for the academic year 2025-2026.
Click here to view our Charging and Remissions Policy for the academic year 2025-2026.
Pupil Premium & PE and Sport Premium
We publish an annual Pupil Premium Strategy and PE & Sport Premium report, including spending plans and the impact on outcomes.
To view this information please click here. You'll be redirected to a dedicated webpage.
DfE Financial Benchmarking
Click here to view our school’s financial data and compare it with similar schools on the Department for Education’s benchmarking service.
Staff Pay
We must publish the number of employees whose gross annual salary (excluding employer pension contributions) is £100,000 or more, in £10,000 bands.
No staff at our school earn a gross annual salary of £100,000 or more.
Academy Trust Annual Reports & Financial Statements
As part of our academy trust, the annual report and audited financial statements are published centrally by the Trust.
Click here to view this information.
