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Ceres Nursery Limited

05065959

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
82 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
32/40
Risk
  • 4 outstanding charges (-8)

Details

ROEBUCK HOUSE 284 -286 UPPER RICHMOND ROAD WEST, LONDON, SW14 7JE
Incorporated 08/03/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

30/06/2024

small

Next accounts due

29/06/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 25/02/2026

Due 11/03/2027

On track

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mr Robert Malcolm Campbell Shannon

director · Since 08/03/2004

MANAGING DIRECTOR

NEW ZEALANDER · PORTUGAL · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Childcare And Learning Group Limited

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

Roebuck House 284-286, Upper Richmond Road West, London, SW14 7JE

Notified 22/06/2021

Former PSCs

Mr Robert Malcolm Campbell Shannon

Ceased 13/03/2020

Childcare & Learning (Holdings) Ltd

Ceased 22/06/2021

Charges4 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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CompanyRankvs 44+ SIC 85100 peers
79

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees94th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.4× · 20/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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90
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44Ceres Nursery Limited
89
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.

Employees14/15 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 30/06/2025

Net Worth

£6.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£59k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£3.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£5.3M

Current Liabilities

£2.2M

Fixed Assets

£3.0M

Debtors

£5.3M

Profit After Tax

£806k

47avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£323k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£6.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.40+£908k
20242.25+£806k
20231.75+£290k
20221.59+£390k
20211.31—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.