SEWELL EDUCATION (HULL) LIMITED

🌳Matureactive
03452963 · ltd · incorporated 1997-10-21
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
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Turnover
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Net worth
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Opportunity
79/100
Strong
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What this business does
Primary activity: Primary education
Sector: Education
Investor take
Pursue
Active trading company with a 74-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.

Opportunity 79/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 74). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 6 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).

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Refinance opportunity

9 live charges · 6 lenders · oldest 27.8y

35/100
too messy

Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.

  • · Oldest live charge is 27.8 years old — likely at or near maturity.
  • · 6 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
  • · Legal-friction score 35/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.

Data confidence

Overall: medium (61/100)

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
9 charges (9/9 with lender, 9/9 with type)
90
Directors & officers
10 officers (4 active, 10 linked, 6 with DOB)
82
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
27 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
100 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
79/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional 

Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.

Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
80
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.

Recent activity

Last 30 days
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Last 90 days
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Last 180 days
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Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (46 events)Click to expand
  1. 2025-08-29
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  2. 2024-08-08
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  3. 2023-09-12
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  4. 2022-09-09
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  5. 2021-08-27
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  6. 2020-10-02
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  7. 2019-09-30
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  8. 2018-09-19
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  9. 2018-04-09
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    officers · TM01
  10. 2018-04-06
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    ATKINS, Graham Bruce, Mr. resigned
    director
  11. 2018-02-16
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  12. 2018-02-16
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    officers · CH03
  13. 2017-07-13
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    accounts · AA
  14. 2017-04-18
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    mortgage · MR04
  15. 2017-04-18
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    Charge satisfied #9
  16. 2016-10-11
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    accounts-with-accounts-type-full
    accounts · AA
  17. 2016-01-15
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    change-person-director-company-with-change-date
    officers · CH01
  18. 2012-09-14
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    SEWELL, Dennis Anthony resigned
    director
  19. 2012-09-14
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    Charge registered #9
    Lender: Dennis Anthony Sewell
  20. 2010-11-29
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    Charge satisfied #5
  21. 2010-11-29
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    Charge satisfied #4
  22. 2010-11-29
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    Charge satisfied #2
  23. 2010-11-29
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    Charge satisfied #1
  24. 2010-10-29
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    DAVISON, Simon John appointed
    director
  25. 2010-07-22
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    Charge registered #8
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  26. 2010-07-22
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    Charge registered #7
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  27. 2010-05-25
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    Charge registered #6
    Lender: National Westminster Bank PLC
  28. 2008-07-11
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    Charge registered #5
    Lender: Bank of Scotland PLC
  29. 2006-11-28
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    LEEDHAM, David Adrian appointed
    director
  30. 2002-09-30
    ➕
    LEEDHAM, David Adrian appointed
    secretary
  31. 2002-09-30
    ➖
    GORDON, Jeffrey Stanley resigned
    secretary
  32. 2002-09-30
    ➖
    GORDON, Jeffrey Stanley resigned
    director
  33. 1998-07-09
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    Charge registered #4
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  34. 1998-07-02
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    Charge registered #3
    Lender: Kingston upon Hull City Council
  35. 1998-07-02
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    Charge registered #2
    Lender: Bank of Scotland
  36. 1998-07-02
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    Charge registered #1
    Lender: The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
  37. 1997-11-24
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    SEWELL, Paul Edwin appointed
    director
  38. 1997-11-24
    ➕
    SEWELL, Dennis Anthony appointed
    director
  39. 1997-10-21
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    Company incorporated
    As SEWELL EDUCATION (HULL) LIMITED
  40. 1997-10-21
    ➕
    GORDON, Jeffrey Stanley appointed
    secretary
  41. 1997-10-21
    ➕
    APEX COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  42. 1997-10-21
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    APEX COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-secretary
  43. 1997-10-21
    ➕
    ATKINS, Graham Bruce, Mr. appointed
    director
  44. 1997-10-21
    ➕
    GORDON, Jeffrey Stanley appointed
    director
  45. 1997-10-21
    ➕
    APEX NOMINEES LIMITED appointed
    corporate-nominee-director
  46. 1997-10-21
    ➖
    APEX NOMINEES LIMITED resigned
    corporate-nominee-director

Owner dependency

90/100
Critical — business is the founder

The business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.

FACTORS
  • +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "SEWELL" — strong identity link between founder and business.
  • +Long-tenure founder: Senior director has been in place 28 years — deep operational knowledge concentrated in one person.
  • +Founder age: Director aged approximately 74 — succession pressure is live.

Succession & seller-readiness

90/100
Likely off-market candidate

Strong acquirability signals converging. Worth approaching directly — this is how off-market deals start.

SIGNALS
  • primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 74 years old. Natural succession window is now.
  • primary20+ year tenure: Director in role 28 years. Very long tenure is a classic succession signal.
  • secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 29 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
medium

Multiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.

Group structure

Sewell Group Ltd is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.

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Sewell Group Ltd
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares
ultimate parent
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SEWELL EDUCATION (HULL) LIMITED
This company · 03452963

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%
NameSharesVoting rightsNature of controlNotified
Sewell Group Ltd
Corporate entity
75–100%
—75-100% shares21/10/2016

From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.

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Company details

Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated1997-10-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC85200 — Primary education

Registered office

Geneva Way
Leads Road
Hull
East Yorkshire
HU7 0DG

Filing status

Accounts
Next due: 2026-09-30
Last made up to: 2024-12-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-11-04
Last: 2025-10-21

Officers (4 active · 6 resigned)

LEEDHAM, David Adrian→
secretary · appointed 2002-09-30
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
DAVISON, Simon John→
director · ~52y · appointed 2010-10-29
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Active
LEEDHAM, David Adrian→
director · ~59y · appointed 2006-11-28
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Active
SEWELL, Paul Edwin→
director · ~74y · appointed 1997-11-24
View their other companies + combined net worth →
Active
GORDON, Jeffrey Stanley→
secretary · appointed 1997-10-21 · resigned 2002-09-30
Resigned
APEX COMPANY SERVICES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1997-10-21 · resigned 1997-10-21
Resigned
ATKINS, Graham Bruce, Mr.→
director · ~67y · appointed 1997-10-21 · resigned 2018-04-06
Resigned
GORDON, Jeffrey Stanley→
director · ~84y · appointed 1997-10-21 · resigned 2002-09-30
Resigned
SEWELL, Dennis Anthony→
director · ~74y · appointed 1997-11-24 · resigned 2012-09-14
Resigned
APEX NOMINEES LIMITED→
corporate-nominee-director · appointed 1997-10-21 · resigned 1997-10-21
Resigned

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Mortgages & charges

9
Total charges
4
Outstanding
2
Active lenders
Status:Lender:9 of 9 shown
TypeProperties
satisfied
Dennis Anthony Sewell
Composite guarantee and debenture deed1 property14/09/201218/04/2017
outstanding
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Legal charge1 property22/07/2010—
outstanding
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Deed of assignment of an operating agreement1 property22/07/2010—
outstanding
National Westminster Bank
National Westminster Bank PLC
Debenture1 property25/05/2010—
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland PLC
Legal charge1 property11/07/200829/11/2010
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Legal charge1 property09/07/199829/11/2010
outstanding
Kingston upon Hull City Council
Legal charge1 property02/07/1998—
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
Bank of Scotland
Deed of assignment and operating agreement1 property02/07/199829/11/2010
satisfied
Lloyds Banking Group
The Governor and Company of the Bank of Scotland
Debenture1 property02/07/199829/11/2010
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Recent filings (100 total)

confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-08-29
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2024-08-08
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-10-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-09-12
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-10-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2022-09-09
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2021-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2021-08-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2020-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2020-10-02
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2019-10-21
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2019-09-30
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
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2018-10-22