MAIDWELL HALL SCHOOL
⚰️Wound downdissolved
00577217 · private-limited-guarant-nsc · incorporated 1957-01-18
Investment thesis
Company dissolved — not a live target.
Why interesting: Historical record only; useful for precedent research.
Why risky: Not transactable.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Sept 2022
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
49/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Primary education
Sector: Education
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed unclear — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 49/100 (watch), bankability 52/100. High owner-dependency — earn-out structure likely required for clean transition. Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 11 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (45/100). Current lenders should be on monthly review.
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Refinance opportunity
20 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 69.6y
25/100
too messy
Structure is too messy for a clean refinance right now — clean up first or expect bespoke terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 69.6 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 65/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (66/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
1 year of iXBRL accounts extracted (no YoY comparison) + narrative notes parsed
50
Lenders & charges
20 charges (20/20 with lender, 20/20 with type)
90
Directors & officers
43 officers (2 active, 43 linked, 41 with DOB)
89
Ownership & PSC
No PSCs filed (unusual — worth investigating)
35
Director network
6 connected companies via shared directors
63
Filing history
233 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
49/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
10
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
41
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Key financials
1 year extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
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Current Assets
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · FRS 102| Metric | 2022-09-30 |
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| Average employees | 5000 |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
🔒Filing-note intelligence
2 signals detected in this company's narrative notes — going-concern language, audit opinion, contingent liabilities, related-party transactions.
Available from the Pro tier upwards.
See pricing →Recent activity
Last 30 days
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Corporate timeline (140 events)Click to expand
- 2024-12-21⚠️gazette-dissolved-liquidationgazette · GAZ2
- 2024-12-21🏁Company dissolved
- 2024-09-21⚠️liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meetinginsolvency · LIQ13
- 2024-04-10⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2024-04-06📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2024-03-22⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2024-03-22📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-04-21📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-01-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-11-17📄change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extendedaccounts · AA01
- 2022-11-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-11-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-11-16📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2022-11-16🔓Charge satisfied #19
- 2022-11-16🔓Charge satisfied #20
- 2022-11-16🔓Charge satisfied #18
- 2022-10-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-10-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-10-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-10-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-10-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-10-09📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2022-10-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-08-26📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-08-19➖LANKESTER, Robert Anthony resignedsecretary
- 2022-08-19➖CHAPLIN, David Frank resigneddirector
- 2022-08-19➖JENKINS, Karl Barrie resigneddirector
- 2022-08-19➖MACLENNAN, Hector James Ross resigneddirector
- 2022-08-19➖MEISNER, Ann resigneddirector
- 2022-08-19➖WATES, Henrietta resigneddirector
- 2022-08-19➖WYATT, William Penfold resigneddirector
- 2022-02-09➖WINKLEY, Nicholas Leo resigneddirector
- 2022-02-09📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-10-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-08-31➖REDMAYNE, Claire, Lady resigneddirector
- 2020-09-20➕MEISNER, Ann appointeddirector
- 2020-09-20➕WINKLEY, Nicholas Leo appointeddirector
- 2020-06-17➖WALLERSTEINER, Anthony Kurt, Dr resigneddirector
- 2019-11-27➕HOLBOROW, Crispin David Jermyn appointeddirector
- 2019-11-27➕PARR, Dominic Harold Forsyth appointeddirector
- 2019-06-19➖CUNNINGHAM, Richard Hugh resigneddirector
- 2019-06-19➖MACRO, Clare Avis resigneddirector
- 2018-03-07➕MACLENNAN, Hector James Ross appointeddirector
- 2017-11-29➖DUNCAN, Ruadhri Andrew, Mr. resigneddirector
- 2017-11-29➖JONES, Christopher Mark, Reverend resigneddirector
- 2016-11-30➕CHAPLIN, David Frank appointeddirector
- 2016-11-30➖HOLBOROW, Crispin David Jermyn resigneddirector
- 2016-06-22➕JENKINS, Karl Barrie appointeddirector
- 2016-06-22➕WATES, Henrietta appointeddirector
- 2015-12-02➖BUXTON, Nicholas Fowell resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 140 events
Owner dependency
66/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Senior director age: Director aged approximately 63 — approaching natural succession window.
Succession & seller-readiness
66/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 63. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 69 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
2 high · 1 med ·Company dissolved
highCompany has been dissolved — it no longer legally exists. Any diligence here is historical only.
Evidence: Dissolved on 2024-12-21
4 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2024-12-21: gazette-dissolved-liquidation; 2024-09-21: liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
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| 2P SOLUTIONS LTD→ 08181981 · est 2012 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 13y | — | — |
| 4M ACADEMY LIMITED→ 16542778 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4SURE COACHING LTD→ 10555483 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| 5 STAR SCHOOL SPORTS PARTNERSHIP LTD→ 15398500 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| A BATTY ENTERPRISES LTD→ 06407422 · est 2007 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 18y | — | — |
| A.C. MAYES LIMITED→ 10173679 · est 2016 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 9y | — | — |
| AA ACADEMIC NETWORK SOLUTIONS LTD→ 15212521 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| AAULTRA GLOBAL ACCESS LTD→ 16521938 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ABILITA LTD→ 12729055 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| ABOUT CONSULTING GROUP LTD→ 05766632 · est 2006 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 20y | — | — |
| ACADEMIC EXPERTS LTD→ 13301297 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| ACADEMIC INSIGHTS CONSULTANCY LTD→ 16028069 · est 2024 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
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See pricing →Company details
Statusdissolved
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc
Incorporated1957-01-18
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC85200 — Primary education
Registered office
100 St. James Road
Northampton
NN5 5LF
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: —
Last made up to: 2022-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: —
Last: 2023-03-21
Officers (0 active · 41 resigned)
HOLBOROW, Crispin David Jermyn→
Activedirector · ~63y · appointed 2019-11-27
View their other companies + combined net worth →
PARR, Dominic Harold Forsyth→
Activedirector · ~53y · appointed 2019-11-27
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BARNETT, Ian Gordon→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2009-12-02
LANKESTER, Robert Anthony→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2009-12-02 · resigned 2022-08-19
BIENEMAN, Peter John→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 1999-11-18 · resigned 2008-06-16
BOMFORD, Nicholas Raymond→
Resigneddirector · ~87y · resigned 2000-06-16
BUTLER, Adam Courtauld, The Right Hon Sir→
Resigneddirector · ~95y · resigned 1993-11-18
BUXTON, Nicholas Fowell→
Resigneddirector · ~60y · appointed 2009-12-02 · resigned 2015-12-02
CHAPLIN, David Frank→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2016-11-30 · resigned 2022-08-19
CRICHTON, Desmond Cadogan→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2000-11-21 · resigned 2008-11-26
CUNNINGHAM, Richard Hugh→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2008-11-26 · resigned 2019-06-19
DAVIDGE, Christopher Guy Vere→
Resigneddirector · ~97y · resigned 2001-12-31
DE LERISSON CAZENOVE, Michael Philip→
Resigneddirector · ~80y · resigned 2000-02-15
DENNIS, Darby William→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 1998-02-19 · resigned 2009-03-12
DUNCAN, Ruadhri Andrew, Mr.→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2012-11-21 · resigned 2017-11-29
EVANS JONES, Gareth Marc→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 1999-11-18 · resigned 2002-06-11
FAURE WALKER, Louise Mary→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · resigned 2001-06-12
FITZROY, Diana Mary→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2001-06-12 · resigned 2007-11-30
GASCOIGNE, Crispin→
Resigneddirector · ~97y · appointed 1994-01-27 · resigned 2001-06-12
GRIFFITHS, Wendy Jane→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2009-12-02 · resigned 2013-11-20
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Mortgages & charges
20
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:20 of 20 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 01/09/2015 | 16/11/2022 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/08/2015 | 16/11/2022 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/02/2015 | 16/11/2022 | |
| satisfied | Guy Holland - Bosworth | Debenture | 1 property | 06/11/2012 | 03/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | Guy Holland - Bosworth | Debenture | 1 property | 10/09/2012 | 03/09/2015 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 22/07/2009 | 11/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 25/07/2007 | 11/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 25/07/2007 | 16/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/07/2006 | 16/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 20/07/2006 | 16/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 14/12/2004 | 16/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 09/12/2003 | 16/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | Christopher Guy Vere Davidge / Right Revd John Henry Richardson / Michael Phillip De Lerisson Cazenove | Charge of lease | 1 property | 03/09/1999 | 22/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 09/09/1998 | 16/10/2012 | |
| satisfied | The Right Reverend John Henry Richardson / Michael Phillip De Lerisson Cazenove / Christopher Guy Vere Davidge(As Trustees of the Maidwell Educational Trust) | Second charge | 1 property | 09/09/1998 | 22/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | Maidwell Cottages Maidwell Cottages Limited | Legal charge | 2 properties | 01/05/1995 | 22/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank , National Westminster Bank PLC, | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 28/03/1994 | 11/09/1998 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 16/07/1993 | 19/11/1996 | |
| satisfied | National Westminster Bank National Westminster Bank PLC | Legal mortgage | 1 property | 16/07/1993 | 21/09/1996 | |
| satisfied | Brixworth Rural District Council | Mortgage registered pursuant to an order of court dated 15 may 1958 | 1 property | 04/10/1956 | 21/09/1996 |
Recent filings (233 total)
gazette-dissolved-liquidation
gazette · GAZ2
2024-12-21
liquidation-voluntary-members-return-of-final-meeting
insolvency · LIQ13
2024-09-21
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2024-04-10
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2024-04-06
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2024-03-22
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2024-03-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-05-17
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-04-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-01-30
change-account-reference-date-company-previous-extended
accounts · AA01
2022-11-17
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-11-16
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-11-16
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2022-11-16
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-10-09
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-10-09