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Sherrardswood Limited

10790787

active
ltd
england wales
Companies House
Confirmation statement overdue
Health Score
58 / 100

Notable Risks

20/30
Filing
0/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • Confirmation statement overdue (-10)
  • Loss before tax (-10)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • Going concern doubt noted in accounts (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

Sherrardswood School, Lockleys, Welwyn, AL6 0BJ
Incorporated 26/05/2017

Compliance

Last accounts

31/08/2025

full

Next accounts due

31/05/2027

On track

Confirmation statement

Last: 16/05/2026

Due 30/05/2027

On track

Industry

85590
Other education

Officers

Mr Ali Khan

director · Since 26/05/2017

MANAGING DIRECTOR

BRITISH · ENGLAND · Age 61

Also on 25 other boards

Mr Robin John Stattersfield

director · Since 26/05/2017

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 48

Also on 6 other boards

Ali Khan

director · Since 26/05/2017

British · England · Age 61

Robin John Stattersfield

director · Since 26/05/2017

British · United Kingdom · Age 48

Former

Paul Matthew Buss

director · Resigned 10/11/2023

Persons with Significant Control

Sherrardswood Holdings Limited

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

651, London Road, High Wycombe, HP11 1EZ

Reg: 15086914 · Companies House · Private Company Limited By Shares

Notified 27/10/2023

Former PSCs

Mr Ali Khan

Ceased 21/12/2018

Alpha Schools (Holdings) Limited

Ceased 27/10/2023

As Holdco Limited

Ceased 27/10/2023

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

CYNERGY BANK PLC (AS SECURITY AGENT)

Created 07/10/2025Registered 10/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

FINTEX PARTNERS LIMITED

Created 24/06/2024Registered 25/06/2024Satisfied 17/10/2025
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 27/10/2023Registered 03/11/2023Satisfied 06/05/2025
Charge
satisfied

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED AS SECURITY TRUSTEE FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE SECURED PARTIES.

Created 28/07/2023Registered 04/08/2023Satisfied 06/05/2025

Change History

statusactive
2026-06-17

Active

typeltd
2026-06-17

Private Limited Company

address line1Sherrardswood School
2026-06-17

SHERRARDSWOOD SCHOOL

post townWelwyn
2026-06-17

WELWYN

CompanyRankvs 12671+ SIC 85590 peers
40

Financial strength100th percentile among SIC peers · 25/25
Employees100th percentile among SIC peers · 15/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.61× · 6/20
Longevity9 years trading (max 15) · 9/15
Filing complianceOne filing overdue · 5/15
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.

Employees15/15 pts

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

Liquidity6/20 pts

Current assets ÷ current liabilities. A ratio above 2× earns full marks; between 1–2× scores partially; below 0.5× scores minimal points.

Longevity9/15 pts

One point per year of operation since incorporation, capped at 15. Older companies have a proven track record.

Filing compliance5/15 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

that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements , the directors are responsible for assessing the company ' s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operati

Key FinancialsYear ending 31/08/2025

Net Worth

£6.2M

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£416k

Cash in the bank

Profit Before Tax

-£419k

Bottom line earnings

Net Current Assets

-£2.5M

Working capital

Current Assets

£4.0M

Current Liabilities

£6.6M

Fixed Assets

£11.7M

Debtors

£3.6M

Cost of Sales

£5.8M

Admin Expenses

£3.3M

Profit After Tax

-£419k

145avg. employees+41

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£502k

People Costs

Wages & salaries£4.4M

Balance Sheet

Intangible assets£708k
Assets less current liabilities£9.1M
Prepared with CCH Software

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20250.61
20240.39
20231.62

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.