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Schools Publishing Ltd

03885576

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
88 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

6 SWAN COURT FORDER WAY, PETERBOROUGH, PE7 8GX
Incorporated 29/11/1999

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

58190
Other publishing activities

Officers

Mr Robert James Leonard Nisbet

director · Since 28/11/2017

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 54

Persons with Significant Control

Primary Times Limited

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

6 Swan Court, Forder Way, Peterborough, PE7 8GX

Reg: 09512881 · Companies House · Private Limited Company

Notified 27/11/2017

Former PSCs

Mr The Personal Representatives Of Stephen A, Edwards

Ceased 27/11/2017

Mr Robert James Leonard Nisbet

Ceased 27/11/2017

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 04/05/2020Registered 12/05/2020
charge
satisfied

M MAKOWER & COMPANY LIMITED

Created 29/07/2008Registered 30/07/2008Satisfied 06/12/2017
charge
satisfied

M MAKOWER & COMPANY LIMITED

Created 01/02/2005Registered 02/02/2005Satisfied 06/12/2017
charge
satisfied

THE GOVERNOR AND COMPANY OF THE BANK OF SCOTLAND

Created 08/05/2000Registered 10/05/2000Satisfied 14/09/2017

CompanyRankvs 425+ SIC 58190 peers
71

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees98th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.49× · 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 strength24/25 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 30/04/2025

Net Worth

£277k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£189k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£217k

Working capital

Current Assets

£658k

Current Liabilities

£441k

Fixed Assets

£60k

Debtors

£469k

18avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£110k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£59k
Assets less current liabilities£277k
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.49+£3k
20241.86-£166k
20232.03-£218k
20215.43-£117k
20203.27

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.