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Ability Driving Academy Limited

02174176

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

15-17 LEICESTER ROAD, LEICESTER, LE19 2HL
Incorporated 06/10/1987

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

85530
Driving school activities

Officers

Mr Nicholas Anthony Johnston

director · Since 25/04/2017

OPERATIONS MANAGER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 53

Also on 3 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Najuk Limited

ownership-of-shares-75-to-100-percent-as-firm
voting-rights-75-to-100-percent-as-firm

8 Linleys, Corsham, SN13 9PD

Reg: 07214408 · England And Wales · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 13/06/2018

Former PSCs

Sylvia Rose Yeo

Ceased 13/06/2018

Neil Murray Yeo

Ceased 13/06/2018

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 27/02/2019Registered 01/03/2019
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outstanding

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Created 27/02/2019Registered 01/03/2019
Charge
satisfied

SYLVIA ROSE YEO · NEIL MURRAY YEO

Created 13/06/2018Registered 15/06/2018Satisfied 27/02/2019
Charge
satisfied

SYLVIA ROSE YEO · NEIL MURRAY YEO

Created 13/06/2018Registered 15/06/2018Satisfied 28/02/2019
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 30/10/2002Registered 09/11/2002Satisfied 20/04/2017
charge
satisfied

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

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charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

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NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 04/10/1999Registered 08/10/1999Satisfied 20/04/2017
charge
satisfied

FIRST NATIONAL BANK PLC

Created 29/03/1996Registered 02/04/1996Satisfied 01/11/2002

CompanyRankvs 56+ SIC 85530 peers
72

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.03× · 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 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.

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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£513k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£175k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£19k

Working capital

Current Assets

£757k

Current Liabilities

£738k

Fixed Assets

£745k

Debtors

£574k

12avg. employees

Tax at Year End(2020)

Corp tax£14k
Dividends paid£81k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£335
Assets less current liabilities£764k
Signed by N A Johnston 17/12/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.03+£172k
20241.06+£10k
20231.10+£1k
20211.28+£2k
20201.43+£5k
20191.30-£49k
20181.03—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.