Back to search

Old Macdonald'S Day Nursery Ltd

04300363

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
70 / 100

Some Concerns

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

Details

DARLEY ASH FARM CHIPPERFIELD ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 0JW
Incorporated 08/10/2001

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/09/2025

Due 09/10/2026

On track

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mr David John Selwood

secretary · Since 24/10/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 6 other boards

Mr David John Selwood

director · Since 24/10/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 58

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Mandy Jayne Selwood

director · Since 24/10/2001

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Mr David John Selwood

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 58

Darley Ash Farm, Chipperfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0JW

Notified 01/06/2016

Mrs Mandy Jayne Selwood

25–50% shares
25–50% votes

British · United Kingdom · Age 57

Darley Ash Farm, Chipperfield Road, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 0JW

Notified 01/06/2016

Charges5 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 28/04/2026Registered 29/04/2026
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 31/08/2018Registered 05/09/2018
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 31/10/2014Registered 12/11/2014
Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 15/04/2013Registered 27/04/2013
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 12/03/2013Registered 14/03/2013

CompanyRankvs 1469+ SIC 85100 peers
65

Financial strength95th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.63× · 6/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
Show leaderboard
1Norfolk House School Limited
90
2The Blackheath Day Nursery Limited
90
3St George'S Weybridge
90
4Select Enterprises (South East) Limited
90
5Fisherfield Childcare Ltd
90
6Busy Bees Day Nurseries (Trading) Limited
90
7Good Manors Day Nurseries Limited
90
8Careroom Limited
90
9The Gower Schools Limited
90
10Avenue Nannies Ltd
90
1469Old Macdonald'S Day Nursery Ltd
71
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.

Liquidity6/20 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 31/10/2025

Net Worth

£720k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£212k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£367k

Working capital

Current Assets

£623k

Current Liabilities

£990k

Fixed Assets

£2.6M

Debtors

£411k

99avg. employees+6

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£93k

Balance Sheet

Bank loans & overdrafts£448k
Assets less current liabilities£2.2M
Prepared with Caseware UK (AP4) 2024.0.164

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20250.63-£27k
20240.93+£26k
20230.67—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.