ARAN HALL SCHOOL LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
02651088 · ltd · incorporated 1991-10-03
Investment thesis
Well-run mature business — low negotiation leverage; premium likely.
Why interesting: Textbook target; clean filings, stable trading.
Why risky: No pressure on seller; any deal likely at full price.
Opportunity decay
hardening · 12-months
Already tight — no obvious softening catalysts on the horizon.
- · Thesis: well-run, low negotiation leverage
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
80/100
Exceptional
What this business does
Primary activity: Other education n.e.c.
Sector: Education
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 76-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 80/100 (exceptional), bankability 67/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 76). Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 8 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (45/100).
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Refinance opportunity
12 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 33.3y
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 33.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 55/100 (high).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (60/100)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
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
12 charges (12/12 with lender, 12/12 with type)
90
Directors & officers
18 officers (4 active, 18 linked, 11 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
13 connected companies via shared directors
84
Filing history
146 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
80/100Exceptional
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Strong composite across quality, acquirability, and risk. High-priority target — progress to serious diligence.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
85
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 90 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Last 180 days
1
filing
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (66 events)Click to expand
- 2026-06-06📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-05-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-04-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-09-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-08-31➖FLYNN, Mark, Dr resigneddirector
- 2022-08-08📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2022-08-05➕RYDER, Mark Andrew appointeddirector
- 2022-06-08📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2022-01-20📄auditors-resignation-companyauditors · AUD
- 2021-06-09📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-08-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2020-04-03📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2020-04-01➕FLYNN, Mark, Dr appointeddirector
- 2019-05-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2018-06-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2017-06-07📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2008-09-26🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Credit Suisse, London Branch (The Security Trustee)
- 2007-08-03➕ATKINSON, James Richard appointedsecretary
- 2007-08-03➕ATKINSON, James Richard appointeddirector
- 2007-08-03➕JONES, Brian James appointeddirector
- 2007-08-03➖BAINES, Kathryn Alison resignedsecretary
- 2007-08-03➖BAINES, Kathryn Alison resigneddirector
- 2007-08-03➖LEE, Terence Frederick resigneddirector
- 2006-10-04🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Nomura International PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for the Other Secured Parties (Thesecured Trustee)
- 2006-07-28🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2006-07-28🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2006-07-28🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2006-07-05🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Nomura International PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for the Other Secured Parties(The "Security Trustee")
- 2005-05-11🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2005-05-11🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2005-05-11🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2005-05-04🔒Charge registered #9Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2005-05-04🔒Charge registered #8Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
- 2005-05-04🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Sovereign Capital Partners LLP (The Trustee) as Agent for Itself and the Stockholders
- 2005-05-03➕BAINES, Kathryn Alison appointedsecretary
- 2005-05-03➖WAINWRIGHT, Christopher John Francis resignedsecretary
- 2005-05-03➕BAINES, Kathryn Alison appointeddirector
- 2005-05-03➖FERGUSON, Mark Crerar resigneddirector
- 2005-05-03➕LEE, Terence Frederick appointeddirector
- 2005-05-03➖MITCHELL, John David resigneddirector
- 2005-05-03➖WAINWRIGHT, Christopher John Francis resigneddirector
- 2005-02-05🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2000-04-20🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2000-04-08🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2000-04-03➖JONES, Edward Vernon resignedsecretary
- 2000-04-03➕WAINWRIGHT, Christopher John Francis appointedsecretary
- 2000-04-03➕FERGUSON, Mark Crerar appointeddirector
- 2000-04-03➖JONES, Edward Vernon resigneddirector
- 2000-04-03➖JORDAN, Malcolm Brian resigneddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 66 events
Owner dependency
75/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 19 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 76 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
83/100
Likely off-market candidateStrong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 76 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondary12+ year tenure: Director in role 19 years.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 35 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
- supportingClean filings + long tenure: Disciplined long-tenure operator — classic lifestyle-business pattern that often sells quietly.
Red flags
1 med ·Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Group structure
Qatar Investment Authority is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Qatar Investment Authority
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ARAN HALL SCHOOL LIMITED
This company · 02651088
Parent relationships inferred from Persons with Significant Control filings. Full subsidiary tree requires reverse-lookup (coming).
Shareholders & ownership
1 active beneficial owner · dominant holder ≥75%| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Qatar Investment Authority Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mr James Richard Atkinsonceased 06/04/2016· significant influence
- Mr Brian Jonesceased 06/04/2016· significant influence
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1991-10-03
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC85590 — Other education n.e.c.
Registered office
1 St George's Vernon Gate
Derby
Derbyshire
DE1 1UQ
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-05-31
Last made up to: 2025-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-06-20
Last: 2025-06-06
Officers (4 active · 14 resigned)
ATKINSON, James Richard→
Activesecretary · appointed 2007-08-03
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ATKINSON, James Richard→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2007-08-03
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JONES, Brian James→
Activedirector · ~76y · appointed 2007-08-03
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RYDER, Mark Andrew→
Activedirector · ~61y · appointed 2022-08-05
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BAINES, Kathryn Alison→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-05-03 · resigned 2007-08-03
GARINER-JONES, Lesley Anne→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1991-10-17 · resigned 1992-09-20
JONES, Edward Vernon→
Resignedsecretary · resigned 2000-04-03
WAINWRIGHT, Christopher John Francis→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2000-04-03 · resigned 2005-05-03
SWIFT INCORPORATIONS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1991-10-03 · resigned 1991-10-17
BAINES, Kathryn Alison→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2005-05-03 · resigned 2007-08-03
FERGUSON, Mark Crerar→
Resigneddirector · ~69y · appointed 2000-04-03 · resigned 2005-05-03
FLYNN, Mark, Dr→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2020-04-01 · resigned 2022-08-31
JONES, Edward Vernon→
Resigneddirector · ~90y · appointed 1991-10-17 · resigned 2000-04-03
JORDAN, Malcolm Brian→
Resigneddirector · ~92y · resigned 2000-04-03
LEE, Terence Frederick→
Resigneddirector · ~75y · appointed 2005-05-03 · resigned 2007-08-03
MITCHELL, John David→
Resigneddirector · ~84y · appointed 2000-04-03 · resigned 2005-05-03
WAINWRIGHT, Christopher John Francis→
Resigneddirector · ~67y · appointed 2000-04-03 · resigned 2005-05-03
INSTANT COMPANIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 1991-10-03 · resigned 1991-10-17
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Mortgages & charges
12
Total charges
3
Outstanding
3
Active lenders
Status:Lender:12 of 12 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Credit Suisse, London Branch (The Security Trustee) | Supplemental debenture | 1 property | 26/09/2008 | — | |
| outstanding | Nomura International as Agent and Security Trustee for the Other Secured Parties (Thesecured Trustee) Nomura International PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for the Other Secured Parties (Thesecured Trustee) | Supplemental deed | 2 properties | 04/10/2006 | — | |
| outstanding | Nomura International as Agent and Security Trustee for the Other Secured Parties(The "Security Trustee") Nomura International PLC as Agent and Security Trustee for the Other Secured Parties(The "Security Trustee") | Debenture | 3 properties | 05/07/2006 | — | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Legal charge | 1 property | 04/05/2005 | 28/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland | Debenture | 1 property | 04/05/2005 | 28/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | Sovereign Capital Partners (The Trustee) as Agent for Itself and the Stockholders Sovereign Capital Partners LLP (The Trustee) as Agent for Itself and the Stockholders | Debenture | 1 property | 04/05/2005 | 28/07/2006 | |
| satisfied | Malcolm Brian Jordan and Edward Vernon Jones | Fixed and floating charge | 1 property | 03/04/2000 | 05/02/2005 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Guarantee & debenture | 1 property | 03/04/2000 | 11/05/2005 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 03/05/1996 | 11/05/2005 | |
| satisfied | Malcolm Brian Jordan | Debenture | 1 property | 15/11/1995 | 20/04/2000 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 08/11/1993 | 08/04/2000 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 02/02/1993 | 11/05/2005 |
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Recent filings (146 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2026-06-06
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-06-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-05-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-06-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-04-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-06-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-04-25
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2022-09-07
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2022-08-08
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-06-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-06-06
auditors-resignation-company
auditors · AUD
2022-01-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-10-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-06-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-11-12