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J. Pratley & Sons Limited

03768203

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

GREEN LANE, READING, RG30 3XN
Incorporated 11/05/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

24100
Manufacture of basic iron and steel and of ferro-alloys
25110
Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures
25990
Manufacture of other fabricated metal products

Officers

Mr John Pratley

director · Since 11/05/1999

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Linda Pratley

director · Since 11/05/1999

CO SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Linda Pratley

secretary · Since 01/11/1999

COMPANY SECRETARY

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 64

Also on 1 other board

Mr Adrian Luke Pratley

director · Since 19/12/2016

SURVEYOR MANAGER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 35

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Adrian Luke Pratley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 35

Victoria House, 26 Queen Victoria Street, Reading, RG1 1TG

Notified 30/06/2016

Mr John Pratley

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · England · Age 64

71 Loddon Bridge Road, Woodley, Reading, RG5 4AR

Notified 01/03/2018

Former PSCs

Mr Daniel John Pratley

Ceased 01/03/2018

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 15/03/2021Registered 18/03/2021

CompanyRankvs 30+ SIC 24100 peers
75

Financial strength86th percentile among SIC peers · 22/25
Employees88th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.8× · 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 strength22/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees13/15 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 31/05/2025

Net Worth

£972k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£639k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£731k

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.1M

Current Liabilities

£406k

Fixed Assets

£350k

Debtors

£482k

15avg. employees-1

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.1M
Signed by 03768203 2024-06-01 2025-05-31 03768203 2025-05-31 03768203 core:CurrentFinancialInstruments 2025-05-31 03768203 core:CuPrepared with Digita Accounts Production Advanced

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.80+£20k
20242.95+£38k
20232.76+£194k
20222.11+£205k
20212.11—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.