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North West Academies Trust Limited

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PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital)
england wales
Companies House
Health Score
76 / 100

Some Concerns

30/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
36/40
Risk
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 2 outstanding charges (-4)

Details

THE COACH HOUSE, CHESTER, CH1 1QP
Incorporated 20/01/2014

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 20/01/2026

Due 03/02/2027

On track

Industry

85200
Primary education
85310
General secondary education

Officers

Mr Stephen Edward Docking

director · Since 20/01/2014

HEADTEACHER

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 54

Also on 6 other boards

Oliver & Co Secretarial Services Limited

secretary · Since 20/01/2014

OTHER

Also on 13 other boards

Mr Adrian Peter Walmsley

director · Since 01/08/2014

ELECTED COUNCILLOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 83

Mrs Kay Lisa Cook

director · Since 01/10/2017

SOLICITOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 55

Also on 10 other boards

Mrs Sandra Jane Verity

director · Since 21/01/2022

RETIRED

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 65

Also on 1 other board

Rev Angela Catherine Askwith

director · Since 01/09/2022

CLERK OF HOLY ORDERS

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 67

Mr Nayland Anthony Southorn

director · Since 21/11/2022

EDUCATION CONSULTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 71

Also on 1 other board

Mr Graham Peter Melia

director · Since 13/05/2024

ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 65

Mr Richard David James Smith

director · Since 13/05/2024

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 41

Also on 2 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Canon Christopher Robert Penn

Significant control

British · United Kingdom · Age 51

The Coach House, Union Street, Chester, CH1 1QP

Notified 01/09/2017

Mr Iain Michael Colledge

Significant control

British · England · Age 53

The Coach House, Union Street, Chester, CH1 1QP

Notified 15/09/2017

Mr William John Anthony Timpson

Significant control

British · England · Age 83

The Coach House, Union Street, Chester, CH1 1QP

Notified 15/09/2017

Mr Nayland Anthony Southorn

Significant control

British · England · Age 71

The Coach House, Union Street, Chester, CH1 1QP

Notified 25/01/2024

Former PSCs

Mr Michael James Forber

Ceased 31/03/2022

Mr Adrian Peter Walmsley

Ceased 28/01/2025

Mr Brendan Joseph Wignall

Ceased 25/01/2024

Mr Stephen Edward Docking

Ceased 28/01/2025

Charges2 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EDUCATION

Created 01/12/2018Registered 03/12/2018
Charge
outstanding

THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR EDUCATION

Created 01/10/2017Registered 05/10/2017

CompanyRankvs 489+ SIC 85200 peers
55

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees71th percentile among SIC peers · 11/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.31× · 12/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Going concern doubt -10Outstanding 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.

Employees11/15 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.

Longevity12/15 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

Going concern doubt: -10 pts

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Going Concern Doubt

we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the academy trust’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to g

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£42.7M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£724k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£553k

Working capital

Current Assets

£2.3M

Current Liabilities

£1.8M

Fixed Assets

£43.0M

Debtors

£671k

4avg. employees

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£43.6M
Interest receivable£1k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20251.31

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.