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Our year in review

Key facts and figures from York St John University for the academic year 2024 to 2025.

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The 2024 to 2025 academic year saw York St John University set out our strategic vision as the University for Social Impact.

We were also named University of the Year for Social Inclusion by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025. These significant achievements are a powerful example of how students and staff are shaping York St John in ways that make a meaningful contribution to the world around us. This values-driven approach has also shaped our financial strategy, which aims to secure growth and financial sustainability alongside ethical and transparent practices.

The information below forms part of our annual report for the academic year. To read the full report, download the PDF:

Annual Report and Financial Statements 2024-25 (PDF, 3.5 MB)

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Our year at a glance

TEF Gold

We are TEF Gold for student experience, TEF Silver for student outcomes, and an overall TEF Silver in the TEF 2023.

13,800 students

Over 13,800 students studying on our campuses in York and London.

Over £1.1 million

We gave over £1.1 million in scholarships to UK undergraduate students.

1,100 staff members

Staff members working across our York and London campuses.

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83.5% student positivity score

Students gave an 83.5% positivity score in the National Student Survey 2025.

91% international student satisfaction

International students gave an overall satisfaction rate of 91% in the International Student Barometer 2025.

University of the Year for Social Inclusion

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.

69% underrepresented students

69% of our students come from backgrounds underrepresented in higher education.

Members of he York St John community planting trees together.

84% postgraduate research satisfaction

Postgraduate researchers gave an 84% overall satisfaction rate in the Postgraduate Research Experience Survey 2024.

3,312 students graduated

A total of 3,312 students graduated from York St John, at our York and London campuses.

58% world-leading research

The Research Excellence Framework 2021 rated 58% of our research as world-leading.

Bronze Race Equality Charter

We hold a Race Equality Charter bronze award.

Our student population

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Our student enrolments for the academic year 2024/25 totalled 13,857 students.

Average age on entry: 23.7 years
Care-experienced: 185 students
First in family to enter higher education: 3,393 students
From IMD most deprived areas: 2,643 students
From low university participation areas: 2,901 students

See further demographic breakdowns below. Please note that these figures combine students from our York and London campuses. Percentages for each campus individually may differ from the below.

Disability

10,444 (75%) - No known disability
3,413 (25%) - Disabled

Ethnicity

7,446 (54%) - White
6,283 (45%) - BAME
128 (1%) - Undisclosed

Sex

7,615 (55%) - Female
6,116 (44%) - Male
126 (1%) - Undisclosed

Fee status

7,806 (57%) - Home
5,716 (42%) - Overseas
227 (2%) - EU

Study level

7,613 (55%) - Undergraduate
5,667 (41%) - Postgraduate taught
577 (4%) - Postgraduate research

Study mode

12,951 (93%) - Full time
459 (3%) - Part time
447 (3%) - Degree apprentice

Our finances

Expand the drop-down below to view our 4 key financial reports.

Year ended 31 July 2025

Income	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Tuition fees and education contracts	104,257	90,638
Funding body grants	7,462	6,938
Research grants and contracts	676	535
Other income	12,959	10,961
Investment income	1,638	1,425
Donations and endowments	30	60
Total income	127,022	110,287

Expenditure	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Staff costs	62,052	57,610
Other operating expenses	47,111	40,166
Depreciation and amortisation	6,644	6,268
Interest and other finance costs	1,188	1,657
Total expenditure	116,995	105,701

Surplus	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended 31 July 2023 (£'000)
Surplus before other gains/(losses)	10,027	4,586
Gain/(loss) on disposal of fixed assets	90	-
Surplus before tax	10,117	4,586

Taxation	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Taxation	–	–
Surplus for the year	10,117	4,586

Comprehensive income	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Unrealised surplus on revaluation of land and buildings	–	–
Actuarial gain/(loss) in respect of pension schemes	(568)	(519)
Total comprehensive income/(expenditure) for the year	9,549	4,067

Represented by:	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Endowment comprehensive income for the year	4	4
Restricted comprehensive income/(expenditure) for the year	(10)	37
Unrestricted comprehensive income/(expenditure) for the year	9,555	4,026
Total comprehensive income/(expenditure) for the year	9,549	4,067

Year ended 31 July 2025

Item	Income and expenditure reserve: Endowment (£'000)	Income and expenditure reserve: Restricted (£'000)	Income and expenditure reserve: Unrestricted (£'000)	Revaluation reserve (£'000)	Total (£'000)
Balance at 1 August 2023	89	130	104,090	37,304	141,613
Surplus for the year	4	37	4,545	–	4,586
Actuarial loss in respect of pension schemes	–	–	(519)	–	(519)
Transfers between revaluation and income and expenditure reserve	–	–	287	(287)	–
Total comprehensive income/(expenditure) for the year	4	37	4,313	(287)	4,067
Balance at 31 July 2025	93	167	108,403	37,017	145,680
Surplus/(deficit) for the year	4	(10)	10,123	–	10,117
Actuarial loss in respect of pension schemes	–	–	(568)	–	(568)
Transfers between revaluation and income and expenditure reserve	–	–	287	(287)	–
Total comprehensive income/(expenditure) for the year	4	(10)	9,842	(287)	9,549
Balance at 31 July 2025	97	157	118,245	36,730	155,229

As at 31 July 2025

Non-current assets	As at 31 July 2025 (£'000)	As at 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Tangible assets	150,506	149,237
Intangible assets	1,288	1,520
Derivatives	317	443
Sum non-current assets	151,111	152,200

Current assets	As at 31 July 2025 (£'000)	As at 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Stock	37	36
Trade and other receivables	11,094	9,160
Investments	4,141	2,038
Cash and cash equivalents	47,702	34,651
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year	(38,490)	(27,395)
Net current assets	24,484	18,490
Total assets less current liabilities	176,595	169,690

Creditors (more than one year) and Provisions	As at 31 July 2025 (£'000)	As at 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year	(21,076)	(23,642)
Pension provision	(290)	(368)
Total net assets	155,229	145,680

Restricted reserves	As at 31 July 2025 (£'000)	As at 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Income and expenditure reserve – endowment reserve	97	93
Income and expenditure reserve – restricted reserve	157	167

Unrestricted reserves	As at 31 July 2025 (£'000)	As at 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Income and expenditure reserve – unrestricted	118,245	108,403
Revaluation reserve	36,730	37,017
Total reserves	155,229	145,680

Year ended 31 July 2025

Cash flows from operating activities	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Surplus for the year before tax	10,117	4,586

Adjustment for non-cash items	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Depreciation	6,412	6,059
Amortisation of intangibles	232	209
Decrease/(increase) in stock	(1)	18
Decrease/(increase) in debtors	(2,034)	(945)
Increase/(decrease) in creditors	9,025	(1,540)
Increase/(decrease) in pension provision	(646)	(524)

Adjustment for investing or financing activities	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Investment income	(1,638)	(1,425)
Interest payable	1,144	1,289
Endowment income	–	–
Movement in fair value of derivatives	126	442
(Gain)/loss on disposal of tangible assets	(90)	-
Capital grant income	(2,800)	(2,250)
Cash flows from operating activities	19,847	5,919
Taxation	–	–
Net cash inflow from operating activities	19,847	5,919

Cash flows from investing activities	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended July 2024 (£'000)
Proceeds from sales of fixed assets	4,636	–
Capital grant receipts	2,800	2,250
Investment income	1,739	1,398
New deposits	(2,103)	(2,038)
Payments made to acquire tangible assets	(10,828)	(5,476)
Payments made to acquire intangible assets	-	(222)

Cash flows from financing activities	Year ended 31 July 2025 (£'000)	Year ended 31 July 2024 (£'000)
Interest paid	(1,145)	(1,291)
New unsecured loans	–	-
Repayments of amounts borrowed	(1,895)	(1,856)
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year	13,051	(1,316)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	34,651	35,967
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	47,702	34,651
Increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents in the year	13,051	(1,316)

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