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Ducklings Pre-School Limited

07409505

active
Private Limited Company
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
85 / 100

Healthy

25/30
Filing
20/30
Financial
40/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)

Details

BROOKFIELD SCHOOL BROOK LANE, SOUTHAMPTON, SO31 7DU
Incorporated 15/10/2010

Compliance

Last accounts

31/10/2024

total exemption full

Next accounts due

31/07/2026

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 11/10/2025

Due 25/10/2026

On track

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mrs Valerie Jane Matthews

director · Since 15/10/2010

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 57

Also on 1 other board

Persons with Significant Control

Mrs Valerie Jane Matthews

50–75% shares
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50–75% votes
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Appoint directors
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British · United Kingdom · Age 57

9, Southampton Road, Fareham, PO16 7DZ

Notified 04/06/2016

CompanyRankvs 2836+ SIC 85100 peers
59

Financial strength44th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees39th percentile among SIC peers · 6/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.07× · 12/20
Longevity15 years trading (max 15) · 15/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength11/25 pts

Net worth compared to all companies in the same SIC code with published accounts. Top quartile earns the full 25 points.

Employees6/15 pts

Workforce size relative to sector peers from the most recent accounts. A larger team generally signals commercial scale.

Liquidity12/20 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.

Maximum score is 100. Deductions apply for insolvency history, outstanding charges, going concern doubt, or disqualified officers.

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/10/2024

Net Worth

£7k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£14k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£1k

Working capital

Current Assets

£15k

Current Liabilities

£14k

Fixed Assets

£6k

Debtors

£765

5avg. employees
Prepared with Taxfiler

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20241.07-£27k
20237.08-£9k
20225.97+£13k
2021—-£770
2020—+£10k
2019—-£1k

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.