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United Language Schools Limited

00881183

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Insolvency history
Health Score
43 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
18/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Negative net worth (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Active insolvency proceedings (-20)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

15 WEST STREET, BRIGHTON, BN1 2RL
Incorporated 09/06/1966

Compliance

Last accounts

31/12/2024

audit exemption subsidiary

Next accounts due

30/09/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 14/10/2025

Due 28/10/2026

On track

Industry

85590
Other education

Officers

Andrew Wharton Green

secretary · Since 25/04/2008

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · Age 58

Also on 7 other boards

Mr Andrew George Hutchinson

director · Since 25/04/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 8 other boards

Mr Nigel Francis Pamplin

director · Since 25/04/2008

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Andrew George Hutchinson

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 61

15, West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RL

Notified 06/07/2016

Prime Education And Training Ltd

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

15, West Street, Brighton, BN1 2RL

Reg: 06198271 · Registrar Of Companies · Limited Company

Notified 14/05/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Nigel Francis Pamplin

Ceased 14/05/2024

Mr Andrew Wharton Green

Ceased 19/08/2019

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/01/2018Registered 30/01/2018
charge
satisfied

AIB GROUP (UK) PLC

Created 25/04/2008Registered 01/05/2008Satisfied 06/01/2020

Insolvency History1 case

creditors voluntary liquidation02/04/2026

David Birne (practitioner) · Stephen Mark Katz (practitioner)

CompanyRankvs 17825+ SIC 85590 peers
31

Financial strength1th percentile among SIC peers · 0/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.6× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10Insolvency history -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength0/25 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

Insolvency history: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2023

Net Worth

-£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£927k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£1.3M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.9M

Current Liabilities

£3.3M

Fixed Assets

£176k

Debtors

£1.0M

78avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities-£1.1M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2023.0.135

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20230.60

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.