We undertook the operational benchmarking exercise as we were merging the support functions of the two schools. We found the insights particularly useful in dispelling some myths and helping to identify those areas of highest opportunity. The information was presented in a clear and concise way that facilitated governor engagement and decision making.
David Thompson, COO, Haberdashers' Aske's
Bursarnet’s benchmarking reviews are a simple and cost-effective way of getting under the skin of what really matters, and in doing so, driving positive change across an organisation.
Jim Doherty, COO, Loughborough Schools Foundation (LSF)
The Bursarnet comparative benchmarking analysis should be an essential element in every Bursar's quest to ensure that School overheads are challenged and reduced to ensure best value for money.
Tony McNiff, former bursar of Royal Hospital School & Prior Park College
Christ's Hospital first engaged Bursarnet to provide a benchmark report on our operating expenses.... We then undertook a separate estates efficiency report to look in more detail at some of the areas identified by the benchmarking report. Both reports were high quality and user friendly and have produced excellent returns on the original investment for the school.
Nick Tesseyman, COO Christ's Hospital
We used Bursarnet to undertake the operational benchmarking. I have used, and challenged, many benchmarking exercises over the years and found the simplicity of the Bursarnet methodology to be particularly insightful given the low cost.
Paul Bilton, COO, Worth School
I found Bursarnet’s cost benchmarking analysis to be comprehensive and very insightful. Tim’s contacts with specialist consultants have also helped us to explore in greater detail specific areas of the benchmarking analysis.
Michael Berkowitch, Director of Finance and Operations, Lady Eleanor Holles
Bursarnet led a KPI Benchmarking exercise and identified a number of potential cost savings. The most significant was on utilities and, having now implemented their recommended changes, we are making substantial annual savings, through highly competitive contract prices for electricity and gas, and no broker commissions!
Karl Mahon, Bursar, Aldenham
The benchmarking exercise we undertook was the key element in enabling the school to identify the cost areas which we really needed to focus on...Bursarnet continued to support us when we then sought to analyse specific cost areas in detail and the consultants they recommended assisted the school in identifying some significant savings.
Paul McKeown, Bursar, The Leys
Berkhamsted Schools Group engaged Bursarnet to carry out an extensive cost benchmarking exercise allowing us to compare cost data and intelligent KPI’s against those of similar scale schools. The report produced is very informative and has enabled us to focus on critical areas where we can see opportunity for efficiencies without degradation of services.
Julian Anthony, COO, Berkhamsted Schools Group
The Bursarnet benchmarking was a simple cost effective tool to review our non-teaching staff cost base. The results were very insightful and flagged a number of areas to investigate further for cost efficiencies. The report was easy for all to understand and well received by the finance committee.
Nicky Marlow, Director of Finance & Resources, Mill Hill School Foundation
Using Bursarnet has been a really positive experience. Tim had well-designed and benchmarked KPIs that allowed us to focus on the areas of expenditure where we could isolate savings. He then worked with us to ensure that we were able to generate savings and save time.
Andrew Dawson, Erskine Stewart's Melville Schools
The report was thorough, comprehensive and well-presented, and did confirm a number of suspected issues. The report also brought several other matters to our attention and as a result we have been able to focus on those areas and make significant savings. We would thoroughly recommend Bursarnet.
Mike King, Bursar, Hampton School
Bursarnet’s operational benchmarking provides clear analysis as to how the school measures up relative to peers...I have used this benchmarking at both my last two large day-boarding schools to provide clear guidance as to which areas to interrogate further. The exercise provides very good value-for-money.
Simon Piggott, former bursar of Oakham and Stamford Endowed
We have utilised the Operational Benchmarking tool on two separate occasions...We found it to be of significant value not just in the comparison of costs and efficiencies with other, similar schools but also in the planning of future projects and resourcing changes. I would recommend its use to anyone keen to obtain an insight on their performance.
Jason Mckinlay, Bursar, Feltonfleet
I found the output from the Opex Benchmarking Review most insightful. The cost of this exercise was quickly recovered many times over, merely in reducing my telecoms spend. I then undertook the Estates Efficiency Review which produced some really helpful ideas, many of which we adopted immediately.
Richard White, Bursar, Princes Mead
The Operational Expenditure benchmarking review provided some really useful comparisons. We have already adopted three of the recommendations (energy, insurance and MFD copiers), saving considerable sums of money in the process.
Karen Churms, Finance Manager, Notre Dame
We have used Bursarnet for several years and have found them highly professional with great sector knowledge... Of particular value is the biennial expense benchmarking. Through this we have been able to identify and correct areas in which expenditure is out of kilter with other similar schools.
John Buckles, Bursar, Saint Ronan's
I found the Bursarnet costs comparison service to be a most effective means of benchmarking my school against others...This has given me peace of mind and confidence in our established purchasing and contract arrangements, and the graphical interpretation was an excellent tool to share results with senior school managers and governors.
Tony Mountain, Bursar, St Margaret's School for Girls
Walthamstow Hall has twice made use of the excellent Benchmarking provided by Bursarnet...We now make use of a range of providers through Bursarnet including energy, minibus leasing and wine. I am very happy to strongly recommend Bursarnet and their Benchmarking.
Andy Horner, Bursar, Walthamstow Hall
