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Woodcroft School Limited

00748486

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
69 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

ABACUS HOUSE 14-18, LOUGHTON, IG10 1DX
Incorporated 30/01/1963

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2024

unaudited abridged

Next accounts due

31/05/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 05/04/2025

Due 19/04/2026

Overdue

Industry

85200
Primary education

Officers

Mr Benjamin David Edwards

director · Since 04/11/1996

JOINT PRINCIPAL

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr Daniel John Edwards

director · Since 04/11/1996

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 60

Persons with Significant Control

Edcroft Limited

75–100% shares
75–100% votes
Appoint directors

Abacus House 14-18, Forest Road, Loughton, IG10 1DX

Reg: 14016616 · England · Limited Company

Notified 31/07/2022

Former PSCs

Mr Benjamin David Edwards

Ceased 31/07/2022

Mr Daniel John Edwards

Ceased 31/07/2022

Charges3 outstanding

charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 24/08/2007Registered 31/08/2007
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/06/1988Registered 29/06/1988
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 22/06/1988Registered 29/06/1988
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL PLC

Created 01/10/1985Registered 15/10/1985Satisfied 24/05/1989
charge
satisfied

LOMBARD NORTH CENTRAL LIMITED

Created 21/05/1980Registered 27/05/1980Satisfied 24/05/1989
charge
satisfied

WESTMINSTER BANK LTD

Created 10/08/1967Registered 18/08/1967Satisfied 17/11/2015

CompanyRankvs 354+ SIC 85200 peers
68

Financial strength89th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees96th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.47× · 12/20
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 strength22/25 pts

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

Employees14/15 pts

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

Liquidity12/20 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 31/08/2024

Net Worth

£385k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£863k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£355k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£747k

Fixed Assets

£30k

Debtors

£239k

69avg. employees+2

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£385k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.47+£10k
20231.48-£742k
20221.06+£212k
20211.13+£161k
20200.94+£179k
20190.71+£120k
20180.67—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.