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Ldc Driving Schools Limited

02617947

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
78 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

LDC HOUSE, PONTEFRACT, WF8 4PQ
Incorporated 06/06/1991

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

85530
Driving school activities

Officers

Mr Paul David Mcardle

director · Since 06/06/1992

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 72

Also on 12 other boards

Mrs Susan Mcardle

secretary · Since 16/06/2008

ADMIN OFFICER

BRITISH · Age 73

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Sarah Jane Binnersley

director · Since 17/03/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 38

Also on 1 other board

Miss Gemma Louise Mcardle

director · Since 17/03/2025

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 41

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Learner Driving Centres Limited

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

L D C House, Stuart Road, Pontefract, WF8 4PQ

Reg: 04386139 · Companies House · Incorporated Company Limited By Shares

Notified 20/03/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Paul David Mcardle

Ceased 20/03/2018

Charges1 outstanding

charge
outstanding

YORKSHIRE BANK PLC

Created 23/08/1992Registered 08/09/1992
charge
satisfied

ELAINE MARGARET NICKERSON

Created 09/09/1991Registered 28/09/1991Satisfied 07/02/1992

CompanyRankvs 2480+ SIC 85530 peers
67

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees12th percentile among SIC peers · 2/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.04× · 20/20
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.

Employees2/15 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/12/2024

Net Worth

£881k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£911k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£619k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.2M

Current Liabilities

£596k

Fixed Assets

£299k

Debtors

£251k

0avg. employees-23

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£918k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20242.04+£3k
20231.97+£13k
20221.92-£167k
20211.90+£45k
20201.75-£21k
20191.73+£124k
20181.64+£82k
20171.53—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.