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Yarrells Preparatory School Ltd.

00624143

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

YARRELLS PREPARATORY SCHOOL BLANDFORD ROAD, POOLE, BH16 5EU
Incorporated 25/03/1959

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 07/04/2026

Due 21/04/2027

On track

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education
85200
Primary education

Officers

Ms Natalie Anne Covell

director · Since 07/05/1992

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 81

Also on 1 other board

Mr Crispian James Philip Covell

director · Since 21/06/2005

THEATRE DESIGNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 51

Mr Robert Nicholas Adam Covell Ba Hons Dip Arch Arb

director · Since 21/06/2005

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Robert Nicholas Adam Covell

secretary · Since 16/03/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Crispian James Philip Covell

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 51

Yarrells Preparatory School, Blandford Road, Poole, BH16 5EU

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Robert Nicholas Adam Covell

25–50% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 53

Yarrells Preparatory School, Blandford Road, Poole, BH16 5EU

Notified 21/03/2025

Former PSCs

Mr Robert Nicholas Adam Covell

Ceased 16/03/2026

Mrs Natalie Mrs Natalie Covell

Ceased 22/03/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK

Created 01/07/2016Registered 06/07/2016
Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 21/02/2016Registered 23/02/2016
charge
satisfied

P. M. BADHAM AND G. W. JEANES

Created 31/03/1992Registered 04/04/1992Satisfied 30/04/2016

CompanyRankvs 1478+ SIC 85100 peers
65

Financial strength96th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.55× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength24/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees15/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity15/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance15/15 pts

Full 15 points when both annual accounts and confirmation statement are filed on time. Points are deducted for each overdue filing.

Risk deductions

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£958k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£257k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£332k

Working capital

Current Assets

£406k

Current Liabilities

£738k

Fixed Assets

£1.7M

Debtors

£149k

81avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End(2021)

Corp tax£23k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£10k
Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.55+£12k
20240.71-£50k
20230.63-£55k
20220.80-£87k
20210.87+£49k
20200.79-£14k
20190.79—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.