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Ducklings Day Nursery Limited

13287511

active
Private Limited Company
Companies House
Health Score
73 / 100

Some Concerns

25/30
Filing
10/30
Financial
38/40
Risk
  • No accounts filed in last 18 months (-5)
  • Current liabilities exceed current assets (-10)
  • 1 outstanding charge (-2)

Details

HARPAL HOUSE 14 HOLYHEAD ROAD, BIRMINGHAM, B21 0LT
Incorporated 23/03/2021

Compliance

Accounts

Up to date

Confirmation statement

Up to date

Industry

88910
Child day-care activities

Officers

Mr Ajay Rupal

director · Since 23/03/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 49

Also on 6 other boards

Mrs Rita Rupal

director · Since 23/03/2021

DIRECTOR

BRITISH · UNITED KINGDOM · Age 47

Also on 8 other boards

Persons with Significant Control

Qce Nurseries Ltd

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

Harpal House, 14 Holyhead Road, Birmingham, B21 0LT

Reg: 11739520 · In England & Wales · Limited Company

Notified 07/02/2026

Former PSCs

Mr Ajay Rupal

Ceased 07/02/2026

Mrs Rita Rupal

Ceased 07/02/2026

Charges1 outstanding

Charge
outstanding

BARCLAYS SECURITY TRUSTEE LIMITED

Created 20/08/2021Registered 31/08/2021

CompanyRankvs 3918+ SIC 88910 peers
40

Financial strength43th percentile among SIC peers · 11/25
Employees87th percentile among SIC peers · 13/15
LiquidityCurrent ratio 0.85× · 6/20
Longevity5 years trading (max 15) · 5/15
Filing complianceAll filings up to date · 15/15
Outstanding charges -10
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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.

Employees13/15 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.

Longevity5/15 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 30/11/2024

Net Worth

£1k

Balance sheet strength

Cash

£29k

Cash in the bank

Net Current Assets

-£10k

Working capital

Current Assets

£57k

Current Liabilities

£66k

Fixed Assets

£11k

Debtors

£27k

Profit After Tax

£110k

24avg. employees+1

Tax at Year End

Corp tax£37k
Dividends paid£110k

Balance Sheet

Assets less current liabilities£1k
Prepared with IRIS Accounts Production

EstimatesDerived

YearCurrent Ratio
20240.85
20230.70
20220.71

Derived from filed accounts. Not audited figures.