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Essential Education Limited

04977451

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

12 ST. MARYS PLACE, BURY, BL9 0DZ
Incorporated 26/11/2003

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

78200
Temporary employment agency activities

Officers

Mr Ben Horrocks

director · Since 27/11/2003

COMPANY DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 50

Also on 3 other boards

Sara Horrocks

secretary · Since 06/05/2004

BRITISH

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mr Ben Joseph Horrocks

75–100% shares

British · United Kingdom · Age 50

12, St. Marys Place, Bury, BL9 0DZ

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

NATIONAL WESTMINSTER BANK PLC

Created 20/12/2017Registered 22/12/2017
charge
outstanding

GERRARD GODFREY MASON

Created 01/03/2011Registered 03/03/2011
charge
satisfied

RBS INVOICE FINANCE LIMITED

Created 11/06/2010Registered 22/06/2010Satisfied 31/03/2018
charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 27/02/2006Registered 28/02/2006Satisfied 03/03/2011
charge
satisfied

BIBBY FINANCIAL SERVICES LIMITED (THE SECURITY TRUSTEE)

Created 19/11/2004Registered 25/11/2004Satisfied 03/03/2011

CompanyRankvs 6009+ SIC 78200 peers
45

Financial strength47th percentile among SIC peers · 12/25
Employees89th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityNo balance sheet data · 0/20
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 strength12/25 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.

Liquidity0/20 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

£267

Balance sheet strength

Cash

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£2k

Working capital

Current Assets

Current Liabilities

-£113k

15avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£3k
Signed by Benjamin Horrocks

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
2024-£30k
2023-£22k
2022+£18k
2021+£28k
2020-£32k
20181.57

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.