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First Steps Day Nursery & Pre-School Limited

09297845

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

STERLING HOUSE MIDDLETON ROAD, OLDHAM, OL9 9LY
Incorporated 06/11/2014

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

85100
Pre-primary education

Officers

Mr Clive Barratt

director · Since 06/11/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 8 other boards

Mrs Diane Barratt

director · Since 06/11/2014

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 63

Also on 9 other boards

Former

Mr Matthew Pilkington

director · Resigned 08/06/2026

Persons with Significant Control

Brightstart Day Nursery Group Limited

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

Sterling House, 501 Middleton Road, Oldham, OL9 9LY

Reg: 09939060 · England And Wales · Limited Company

Notified 06/04/2016

Former PSCs

Mr Clive Barratt

Ceased 01/06/2026

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CompanyRankvs 3018+ SIC 85100 peers
52

Financial strength72th percentile among SIC peers · 18/25
Employees8th percentile among SIC peers · 1/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 1.65× · 16/20
Longevity12 years trading (max 15) · 12/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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How is this score calculated?
Financial strength18/25 pts

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

Employees1/15 pts

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

Liquidity16/20 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

Outstanding charges: -10 pts

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

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£89k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£203k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

£80k

Working capital

Current Assets

£204k

Current Liabilities

£123k

Fixed Assets

£11k

Debtors

£118

0avg. employees

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£24k

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£0
Assets less current liabilities£92k
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent RatioImplied Profit
20251.65+£0
20251.65+£26k
20241.74+£36k
20231.17—

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.