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Ducklings Day Nurseries Limited

06177744

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
86 / 100

Healthy

30/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

115 WARRINGTON ROAD, LANCASHIRE, WN7 3XF
Incorporated 22/03/2007

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mr Aidan Michael Simpson

secretary · Since 22/03/2007

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Mr Aidan Michael Simpson

director · Since 22/03/2007

ARCHITECT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 3 other boards

Mrs Sarah Simpson

director · Since 22/03/2007

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 53

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Sarah Simpson

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 53

115, Warrington Road, Lancashire, WN7 3XF

Notified 06/04/2016

Mr Aidan Michael Simpson

25–50% shares

British · England · Age 55

115 Warrington Road, Lancashire, WN7 3XF

Notified 22/03/2017

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

LLOYDS BANK PLC

Created 12/02/2019Registered 12/02/2019
charge
outstanding

LLOYDS TSB BANK PLC

Created 03/02/2012Registered 07/02/2012

CompanyRankvs 83+ SIC 85100 peers
78

Financial strength97th percentile among SIC peers · 24/25
Employees95th percentile among SIC peers · 14/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 2.73× · 20/20
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.

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 31/03/2025

Net Worth

£1.1M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£389k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£266k

Working capital

Current Assets

£419k

Current Liabilities

£154k

Fixed Assets

£1.1M

Debtors

£30k

51avg. employees+5

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£121k

Director Loans(2024)

Directors owe company£101k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1.3M
Signed by Mr Aidan Simpson 23/09/2025Prepared with Acorah Software Products - Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20252.73+£65k
20243.79-£884k
20234.54+£865k
20221.50+£32k
20211.62—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.