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Ellesmere College Limited

05066406

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
71 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

ELLESMERE COLLEGE, SHROPSHIRE, SY12 9AB
Incorporated 08/03/2004

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

group

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 08/03/2026

Due 22/03/2027

On track

Industry

85200
Primary education
85310
General secondary education

Officers

Mr Charles Edward Lillis

director · Since 27/01/2011

FINANCIAL SERVICES

IRISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 73

Also on 3 other boards

Miss Siobhan Margaret Connor

director · Since 10/05/2011

PUBLIC RELATIONS

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Mr Michael Donald Sampson

director · Since 01/05/2014

RETIRED TEACHER

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 74

Mrs Jane Marie Trowbridge

director · Since 16/10/2014

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 69

Also on 1 other board

Dr Karen Elizabeth Castle

director · Since 27/11/2019

HEAD OF COMPLIANCE

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Also on 2 other boards

Mrs Rhona Avery

secretary · Since 01/02/2021

Ms Anna Sutton

director · Since 17/03/2021

RETIRED

BRITISH · WALES · Age 73

Also on 2 other boards

Dr Julie Scanlon

director · Since 29/01/2023

RETIRED LECTURER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 62

Mr Michael Alexander Ward

director · Since 19/06/2023

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · WALES · Age 61

Also on 2 other boards

Mr John Kevin Clarke

director · Since 08/09/2025

RETIRED

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Mr Simon Clarkson - Webb

director · Since 06/03/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 68

Mrs Julie Nieto

director · Since 05/05/2026

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

The Woodard Corporation

75–100% shares

Woodard Schools, High Street, Rugeley, WS15 3BW

Reg: 465970 · England And Wales · Company Limited By Guarantee

Notified 06/04/2016

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

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Created 03/03/2023Registered 20/03/2023
Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS BANK PLC

Created 21/02/2023Registered 25/02/2023
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 21/07/2010Registered 23/07/2010Satisfied 22/03/2023
charge
satisfied

SVENSKA HANDELSBANKEN AB (PUBL)

Created 21/07/2010Registered 23/07/2010Satisfied 22/03/2023
charge
satisfied

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 19/11/2004Registered 27/11/2004

CompanyRankvs 590+ SIC 85200 peers
62

Financial strength98th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees99th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.25× · 2/20
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 strength25/25 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.

Liquidity2/20 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 31/08/2023

Turnover

£12.2M

Annual revenue

Net Worth

£4.0M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£177k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£315k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£3.1M

Working capital

Current Assets

£1.0M

Current Liabilities

£4.2M

Fixed Assets

£8.0M

Debtors

£819k

Cost of Sales

£12.5M

Gross Profit

-£308k

Admin Expenses

£7k

Operating Profit

-£315k

243avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£4.9M
Prepared with Companies House

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20230.25

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.