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Appleford Limited

02173466

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
75 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
30/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 6 outstanding charges (-10)

Details

APPLEFORD SCHOOL, NR SALISBURY, SP3 4HL
Incorporated 02/10/1987

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

medium

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 12/12/2025

Due 26/12/2026

On track

Industry

85200
Primary education

Officers

Dr Peter Gardner

director · Since 28/02/1991

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 82

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Alun King

director · Since 06/07/2023

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 1 other board

Mr David Alun King

secretary · Since 27/10/2023

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Dr Peter Gardner

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

British · United Kingdom · Age 82

Harpers Batch, Felton Lane, Winford, BS40 8AF

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges6 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 19/11/2013Registered 20/11/2013
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/07/2005Registered 23/07/2005
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 15/04/2004Registered 16/04/2004
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 23/07/1993Registered 04/08/1993
charge
satisfied

BIRMINGHAM MIDSHARES BUILDING SOCIETY.

Created 04/06/1993Registered 05/06/1993Satisfied 30/11/2002
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/02/1988Registered 16/03/1988
charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 26/02/1988Registered 10/03/1988

CompanyRankvs 105+ SIC 85200 peers
70

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2× · 20/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity20/20 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

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going co

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2024

Turnover

£8.0M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£8.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.5M

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

£1.0M

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

£1.7M

Working capital

Current Assets

£3.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.7M

Fixed Assets

£7.8M

Debtors

£806k

Cost of Sales

£5.8M

Gross Profit

£2.2M

Admin Expenses

£1.1M

Operating Profit

£1.1M

Profit After Tax

£743k

153avg. employees-2

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£281k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.0M
NI contributions£354k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£80k
Assets less current liabilities£9.5M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.00+£743k
20231.72+£247k
20221.74+£499k
20211.70+£739k
20201.39+£739k
20190.93+£452k
20180.73

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.