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Downs School (Charlton House) Limited(The)

01072074

active
PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
59 / 100

Notable Risks

25/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
34/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 3 outstanding charges (-6)

Details

THE DOWNS SCHOOL CHARLTON HOUSE, BRISTOL, BS48 1PF
Incorporated 15/09/1972

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 24/01/2026

Due 07/02/2027

On track

Industry

85200
Primary education

Officers

Mrs Rachel Elizabeth Thornton

director · Since 02/10/2004

MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 71

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Jason Mark Collard

director · Since 01/03/2008

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 58

Also on 1 other board

Mr James Alistair George Isaacs

director · Since 01/09/2016

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr Thomas Pennant Lloyd-Jones

director · Since 02/05/2018

BANK OFFICIAL

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Mr Carl Tuttiett

director · Since 20/06/2020

FINANCE BUSINESS OWNER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Mr Timothy Paul Matthews

director · Since 26/06/2021

LAWYER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Mr Jonathan Barclay

secretary · Since 30/07/2021

Miss Joanne Louise Oliver

director · Since 01/09/2022

LAWYER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 46

Mr Jonathan Vaughan Gill

director · Since 04/10/2023

LAWYER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 45

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Fazila Binti Ahmad Collins

director · Since 12/03/2024

COMPANY DIRECTOR

MALAYSIAN · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Mr Andrew Martin Sheridan

director · Since 22/06/2024

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Mrs Christina Conner

director · Since 04/09/2025

TEACHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 52

Charges3 outstanding

Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 11/02/2021Registered 22/02/2021Satisfied 03/03/2023
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 04/10/2011Registered 12/10/2011
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 10/07/2009Registered 16/07/2009
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 23/09/2002Registered 27/09/2002
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 18/03/1974Registered 22/03/1974Satisfied 11/01/2003
charge
satisfied

MIDLAND BANK PLC

Created 08/03/1974Registered 13/03/1974Satisfied 14/07/1993

CompanyRankvs 872+ SIC 85200 peers
46

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees0th percentile among SIC peers · 0/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.35× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees0/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

not disclosed in the financial statements any identified material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the Group's or the parent charitable company's ability to continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting for a period of at least twelve months from the date when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Page 10 THE DOWNS SCHOOL (CHARLTON HOUSE) LIMITED (A COMPAN

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2019

Net Worth

£3.5M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£790k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£337k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.3M

Current Liabilities

£961k

Fixed Assets

£3.9M

Debtors

£485k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£1.9M
NI contributions£169k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£253k
Assets less current liabilities£4.3M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2018.0.196

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20191.35

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.