ALPHA PLUS SCHOOLS LIMITED
⚰️Wound downliquidation
03867464 · ltd · incorporated 1999-10-28
Investment thesis
Company liquidation — 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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not disclosed
Net worth
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book net assets
Opportunity
39/100
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What this business does
Primary activity: Pre-primary education
Sector: Education
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 85200Primary education
Investor take
Pass (distressed without resilience)Distressed low-transparency controlled group — structural issues outweigh the discount.
Opportunity 39/100 (watch), bankability 32/100. Strong seller-intent signal (65/100, director aged 67). Asset purchase likely safer than share purchase given structural signals. Biggest value-creation lever: File overdue accounts. Clears statutory overdue flag — immediate bankability uplift for refinance conversations. Most likely exit: asset disposal / carve-out (90/100). Current lenders should be on immediate intervention.
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Refinance opportunity
11 live charges · 8 lenders · oldest 25.9y
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 25.9 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 8 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 73/100 (specialist).
Data confidence
Overall: low (54/100)Sparse data coverage. Treat AI-generated outputs as preliminary. Manual diligence essential.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
11 charges (11/11 with lender, 11/11 with type)
90
Directors & officers
23 officers (2 active, 23 linked, 13 with DOB)
81
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 2 total, 2 with control declared
90
Director network
Network not yet resolved
30
Filing history
161 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
39/100Watch
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Not actionable now, but monitor — distressed, succession, or structural changes could flip this into a real opportunity.
Business quality
0
Concerning — overdue filings or status flags present.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
20
Multiple red flags — proceed with caution.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
5
filings
- • 2 insolvency
- • 2 address
- • 1 resolution
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (89 events)Click to expand
- 2026-01-05⚠️liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidatorinsolvency · 600
- 2026-01-05📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2026-01-05⚠️liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvencyinsolvency · LIQ01
- 2025-12-22📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-12-22📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-06-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2024-04-17📄accounts-with-accounts-type-smallaccounts · AA
- 2023-08-30📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2023-08-30📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC02
- 2023-08-30📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-08-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-08-30📄termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM02
- 2023-08-30📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-08-30📄appoint-corporate-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP02
- 2023-08-30📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-08-25➖NORTON, Julia Caroline resignedsecretary
- 2023-08-25➖BOWDEN, James Edward Blake resigneddirector
- 2023-08-25➖HANLEY-BROWNE, Mark David resigneddirector
- 2023-08-24📄capital-statement-capital-company-with-date-currency-figurecapital · SH19
- 2023-08-24📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-08-24🔓Charge satisfied #11
- 2023-08-23➕PARSONS, Andrew David appointeddirector
- 2023-08-23➕DV4 ADMINISTRATION LIMITED appointedcorporate-director
- 2023-08-23📄legacycapital · SH20
- 2023-08-23⚠️legacyinsolvency · CAP-SS
- 2023-08-23📄resolutionresolution · RESOLUTIONS
- 2023-03-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-dormantaccounts · AA
- 2023-02-23📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2023-02-23🔓Charge satisfied #10
- 2021-05-31➖SAMPLE, Mark John resigneddirector
- 2021-01-29➖ABLE, Graham George resigneddirector
- 2021-01-04➕BOWDEN, James Edward Blake appointeddirector
- 2017-08-29➕HANLEY-BROWNE, Mark David appointeddirector
- 2016-10-12➖DRINKALL, Christopher John Julian resigneddirector
- 2016-10-06➕ABLE, Graham George appointeddirector
- 2015-08-31➖PURCHASE, Richard John resigneddirector
- 2014-10-01➖ABLE, Graham George resigneddirector
- 2014-07-01➕DRINKALL, Christopher John Julian appointeddirector
- 2012-12-20🔓Charge satisfied #9
- 2012-12-20🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2012-12-20🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2012-12-18🔒Charge registered #11Lender: DV4 Holdings Alpha Plus Co. Limited
- 2012-12-18🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Prudential Trustee Company Limited
- 2012-10-26🔒Charge registered #9Lender: The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC
- 2012-10-01➕SAMPLE, Mark John appointeddirector
- 2012-06-29➖BIRD, Roger Nicholas resignedsecretary
- 2012-06-29➕NORTON, Julia Caroline appointedsecretary
- 2012-06-29➕ABLE, Graham George appointeddirector
- 2012-06-29➖BIRD, Roger Nicholas resigneddirector
- 2010-01-01➕PURCHASE, Richard John appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 89 events
Owner dependency
88/100
Critical — business is the founderThe business appears inseparable from the founder. Acquisition without a serious earn-out or meaningful transition period would likely destroy value.
FACTORS
- +Two-director setup: Only two active directors — typical of owner-managed SMEs but limits succession.
- +Founder name in company name: Company name contains director surname "LIMITED" — strong identity link between founder and business.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 67 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
56/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 63+: Senior director is approximately 67. Approaching typical UK retirement age — succession thinking likely.
- secondaryTwo-director governance: Small-team governance. Succession depth is thin but not absent.
Red flags
3 high · 1 med · 1 lowAccounts overdue
highStatutory accounts have not been filed by their due date. Can indicate admin breakdown, cash preservation, or deliberate delay.
Evidence: Next due: 2026-05-31
Company in liquidation
highCompany is actively being wound up. Not a going concern.
3 insolvency-related filings on record
highFilings relating to insolvency, liquidation, or administration exist in the company's history. Review before proceeding.
Evidence: 2026-01-05: liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator; 2026-01-05: liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
Charge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
Multiple registered office changes
lowMultiple address changes in a short period can indicate operational instability or admin disorder.
Group structure
Dv4 Residual Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Dv4 Residual Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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ALPHA PLUS SCHOOLS LIMITED
This company · 03867464
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Dv4 Residual Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 25/08/2023 |
1 historic (ceased) PSC
- Alpha Plus Group Limitedceased 25/08/2023· 75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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| 8 SUMMITS LTD.→ 16245174 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
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| ABERDEEN PARK NURSERY→ 05632588 · est 2005 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 20y | — | — |
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Statusliquidation
Typeltd
Incorporated1999-10-28
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC85100 — Pre-primary education
Registered office
Pearl Assurance House
319 Ballards Lane
London
N12 8LY
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-05-31OVERDUE
Last made up to: 2024-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-09-13
Last: 2025-08-30
Officers (2 active · 21 resigned)
PARSONS, Andrew David→
Activedirector · ~67y · appointed 2023-08-23
View their other companies + combined net worth →
DV4 ADMINISTRATION LIMITED→
Activecorporate-director · appointed 2023-08-23
View their other companies + combined net worth →
BIRD, Roger Nicholas→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2005-07-01 · resigned 2012-06-29
FARRELL, Nicola Eve→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-04-23 · resigned 2004-12-06
JONES, Susan Claire→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-06-13 · resigned 2004-04-23
NORTON, Julia Caroline→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-06-29 · resigned 2023-08-25
PINN, Nigel Vernon→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-12-06 · resigned 2005-07-01
WALLACE, Kathleen Maryann→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 1999-10-28 · resigned 2001-06-13
MH SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2005-01-04 · resigned 2005-07-01
YORK PLACE COMPANY SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 1999-10-28 · resigned 1999-10-28
ABLE, Graham George→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2016-10-06 · resigned 2021-01-29
ABLE, Graham George→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2012-06-29 · resigned 2014-10-01
BIRD, Roger Nicholas→
Resigneddirector · ~53y · appointed 2005-02-01 · resigned 2012-06-29
BOWDEN, James Edward Blake→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2021-01-04 · resigned 2023-08-25
BRETT, Paul David→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2004-12-06 · resigned 2009-12-31
DRINKALL, Christopher John Julian→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2014-07-01 · resigned 2016-10-12
HANLEY-BROWNE, Mark David→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2017-08-29 · resigned 2023-08-25
PINN, Nigel Vernon→
Resigneddirector · ~76y · appointed 2004-12-06 · resigned 2007-12-15
PURCHASE, Richard John→
Resigneddirector · ~63y · appointed 2010-01-01 · resigned 2015-08-31
SAMPLE, Mark John→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2012-10-01 · resigned 2021-05-31
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Mortgages & charges
11
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:11 of 11 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | DV4 Holdings Alpha Plus Co. DV4 Holdings Alpha Plus Co. Limited | Composite debenture | 1 property | 18/12/2012 | 24/08/2023 | |
| satisfied | Prudential Trustee Company Prudential Trustee Company Limited | A security deed | 1 property | 18/12/2012 | 23/02/2023 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Supplemental debenture | 2 properties | 26/10/2012 | 20/12/2012 | |
| satisfied | DV4 Investment Alpha Plus Co. (The Bondholder) DV4 Investment Alpha Plus Co. Limited (The Bondholder) | Debenture | 1 property | 18/04/2008 | 20/12/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC as Security Trustee for Itself and Others (The Security Trustee) | Debenture | 1 property | 18/04/2008 | 20/12/2012 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC,as Security Agent for the Secured Parties | Accession deed | 2 properties | 15/12/2006 | 24/01/2008 | |
| satisfied | Sovereign Capital Partners Sovereign Capital Partners LLP | Debenture | 1 property | 06/12/2004 | 24/10/2007 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 06/12/2004 | 24/01/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group The Royal Bank of Scotland PLC | Legal charge | 1 property | 06/12/2004 | 24/01/2008 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Debenture | 1 property | 30/05/2001 | 21/04/2004 | |
| satisfied | Lloyds Banking Group Lloyds Tsb Bank PLC | Mortgage | 1 property | 12/07/2000 | 21/04/2004 |
Recent filings (161 total)
liquidation-voluntary-appointment-of-liquidator
insolvency · 600
2026-01-05
resolution
resolution · RESOLUTIONS
2026-01-05
liquidation-voluntary-declaration-of-solvency
insolvency · LIQ01
2026-01-05
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-12-22
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-12-22
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-10-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-dormant
accounts · AA
2025-06-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-10-10
accounts-with-accounts-type-small
accounts · AA
2024-04-17
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-08-30
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2023-08-30
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC02
2023-08-30
cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC07
2023-08-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-08-30
termination-secretary-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM02
2023-08-30