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The Merlin School Limited

02991059

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

C/O HILL WOOLDRIDGE & CO, MONUMENT HOUSE, PINNER, HA5 5NE
Incorporated 16/11/1994

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

96090
Other personal service activities

Officers

Sir Thomas Alford Houstoun-Boswall

director · Since 25/01/1995

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 79

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Amber Georgina Moore

director · Since 21/01/2019

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 80

Also on 4 other boards

Khin Phyu Phyu Soe

director · Since 21/10/2025

FINANCE DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Mr Hugo Andrew Cordle

director · Since 25/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 31

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Sir Thomas Alford Houstoun-Boswall

75–100% shares
75–100% votes

British · England · Age 79

C/O Hill Wooldridge & Co,, Monument House, Pinner, HA5 5NE

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 28/05/1999Registered 07/06/1999
charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 27/04/1999Registered 04/05/1999
charge
satisfied

CITIBANK N.A.

Created 16/05/1995Registered 18/05/1995Satisfied 27/05/2022
charge
satisfied

CITIBANK N.A.

Created 26/01/1995Registered 08/02/1995Satisfied 27/05/2022

CompanyRankvs 141+ SIC 96090 peers
80

Financial strength99th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 3.38× · 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.

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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£2.4M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£2.0M

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2.0M

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.9M

Current Liabilities

£854k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£425k

40avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3.1M
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20253.38+£0
20253.38+£60k
20243.06+£302k
20232.95+£211k
20222.62+£309k
20212.20-£114k
20192.11—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.