NEWLANDS NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04184077 · ltd · incorporated 2001-03-21
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
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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year to Mar 2025
Net worth
£117.5k
book net assets
Opportunity
72/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Pre-primary education
Sector: Education
Investor take
PursueStrong opportunity: asset-holding vehicle with strong profile and bankable structure.
Opportunity 72/100 (strong), bankability 77/100. Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 4 distinct lenders creates friction — refinance into single-lender structure for cleaner diligence. Most likely exit: strategic trade sale (63/100).
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Refinance opportunity
7 live charges · 4 lenders · oldest 12.3y
35/100
too messy
Refinance path is blocked by complexity. Rethink structure or expect bespoke, expensive terms.
- · Oldest live charge is 12.3 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 4 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 30/100 — workable, but lender will want more DD.
Data confidence
Overall: high (83/100)Strong data coverage across all sections. AI outputs should be trusted with minimal caveats.
Company profile
address, 1 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
2 years of iXBRL accounts extracted (YoY deltas available) + narrative notes parsed
75
Lenders & charges
7 charges (7/7 with lender, 7/7 with type)
90
Directors & officers
17 officers (3 active, 17 linked, 12 with DOB)
84
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 3 total, 3 with control declared
90
Director network
25 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
124 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
72/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
50
Some acquirability indicators.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Signals from accounts
Derived from iXBRL accounts · accounting standard not declaredPositive net assets
Net assets £117,475
Key financials
2 years extracted from filed iXBRL accountsCash
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Net Worth
£117k
~ YoY
Current Assets
£117k
~ YoY
Current Liabilities
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Financials
Extracted from Companies House accounts · accounting standard unknown| Metric | 2025-03-31 | 2024-03-31 |
|---|---|---|
| Total assets | £117.5k | £117.5k |
| Current assets | £117.5k | £117.5k |
| Net assets | £117.5k | £117.5k |
Amounts extracted automatically from iXBRL. Fields left blank were not reported or not mapped. Values in GBP unless stated.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
0
filings
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (65 events)Click to expand
- 2025-10-20📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2025-08-11📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-08➖HOBAN, John resigneddirector
- 2024-10-28📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-12-21📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-20📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-09-20📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2023-09-18➕ANDERTON, Colin James appointeddirector
- 2023-09-18➖ELLIS, Kieron Gordon resigneddirector
- 2022-11-24📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-22📄accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entityaccounts · AA
- 2021-12-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-12-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-12-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-12-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-12-13📄mortgage-satisfy-charge-fullmortgage · MR04
- 2021-12-13🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2021-12-13🔓Charge satisfied #6
- 2021-12-13🔓Charge satisfied #5
- 2021-12-13🔓Charge satisfied #4
- 2021-12-13🔓Charge satisfied #3
- 2021-12-07📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-12-01➖MEHTA, Pinesh resigneddirector
- 2021-07-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2021-07-21🔒Charge registered #7Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2021-03-04📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2021-02-11➖MCMENEMY, Mark resigneddirector
- 2020-12-23📄accounts-with-accounts-type-unaudited-abridgedaccounts · AA
- 2020-04-28📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-04-20🔒Charge registered #6Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Security Agent)
- 2020-01-30📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2020-01-25🔒Charge registered #5Lender: Barclays Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Security Agent)
- 2019-12-17➕ELLIS, Kieron Gordon appointeddirector
- 2019-11-29➖THORLEY, Andrew Mark resigneddirector
- 2019-05-03➖GREEN, Rebecca Anne resigneddirector
- 2019-05-03➕THORLEY, Andrew Mark appointeddirector
- 2018-10-24🔒Charge registered #4Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2018-06-05🔓Charge satisfied #2
- 2018-06-05🔓Charge satisfied #1
- 2018-04-18🔒Charge registered #3Lender: Barclays Bank PLC
- 2018-03-29➕KACZMARSKA, Lucy Marie appointeddirector
- 2018-03-29➕ROBERTS, Clare Bernadette appointeddirector
- 2018-03-29➖CHARNLEY, Lisa Marie resignedsecretary
- 2018-03-29➖CHARNLEY, Lisa Marie resigneddirector
- 2018-03-29➖COOKE, Elaine Carol resigneddirector
- 2018-03-29➕GREEN, Rebecca Anne appointeddirector
- 2018-03-29➕HOBAN, John appointeddirector
- 2018-03-29➖MAUGHAN, Joanna Alice resigneddirector
- 2018-03-29➕MCMENEMY, Mark appointeddirector
- 2018-03-29➕MEHTA, Pinesh appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 65 events
Owner dependency
50/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
Succession & seller-readiness
30/100
Weak signalLimited succession signal. Not a near-term off-market candidate.
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
Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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NEWLANDS NURSERY SCHOOL LIMITED
This company · 04184077
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kids Planet Day Nurseries Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 29/03/2018 |
2 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mrs Lisa Marie Charnleyceased 29/03/2018· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
- Miss Joanna Alice Maughanceased 29/03/2018· 25-50% shares · 25-50% voting
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2001-03-21
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC85100 — Pre-primary education
Registered office
231 Higher Lane
Lymm
WA13 0NA
United Kingdom
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2026-12-31
Last made up to: 2025-03-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-01-26
Last: 2026-01-12
Officers (3 active · 14 resigned)
ANDERTON, Colin James→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2023-09-18
View their other companies + combined net worth →
KACZMARSKA, Lucy Marie→
Activedirector · ~40y · appointed 2018-03-29
View their other companies + combined net worth →
ROBERTS, Clare Bernadette→
Activedirector · ~49y · appointed 2018-03-29
View their other companies + combined net worth →
CHARNLEY, Lisa Marie→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2007-04-02 · resigned 2018-03-29
SAADAT, Mohammed→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2001-03-23 · resigned 2004-06-30
THORNTON, Susan Patricia→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2004-05-01 · resigned 2007-04-02
HIGHSTONE SECRETARIES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-secretary · appointed 2001-03-21 · resigned 2001-03-21
CHARNLEY, Lisa Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~38y · appointed 2012-08-28 · resigned 2018-03-29
COOKE, Elaine Carol→
Resigneddirector · ~66y · appointed 2001-03-23 · resigned 2018-03-29
ELLIS, Kieron Gordon→
Resigneddirector · ~42y · appointed 2019-12-17 · resigned 2023-09-18
GREEN, Rebecca Anne→
Resigneddirector · ~43y · appointed 2018-03-29 · resigned 2019-05-03
HOBAN, John→
Resigneddirector · ~74y · appointed 2018-03-29 · resigned 2025-08-08
MAUGHAN, Joanna Alice→
Resigneddirector · ~39y · appointed 2005-11-01 · resigned 2018-03-29
MCMENEMY, Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2018-03-29 · resigned 2021-02-11
MEHTA, Pinesh→
Resigneddirector · ~45y · appointed 2018-03-29 · resigned 2021-12-01
THORLEY, Andrew Mark→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2019-05-03 · resigned 2019-11-29
HIGHSTONE DIRECTORS LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-nominee-director · appointed 2001-03-21 · resigned 2001-03-21
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Mortgages & charges
7
Total charges
0
Outstanding
0
Active lenders
Status:Lender:7 of 7 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 21/07/2021 | 13/12/2021 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/04/2020 | 13/12/2021 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC as Security Trustee for the Secured Parties (Security Agent) | A registered charge | 1 property | 25/01/2020 | 13/12/2021 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 24/10/2018 | 13/12/2021 | |
| satisfied | Barclays Barclays Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 18/04/2018 | 13/12/2021 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/04/2014 | 05/06/2018 | |
| satisfied | HSBC Hsbc Bank PLC | A registered charge | — | 07/04/2014 | 05/06/2018 |
Recent filings (124 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2025-10-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-08-11
confirmation-statement-with-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-24
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2024-10-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-02-06
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2023-12-21
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-09-20
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2023-09-20
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2023-01-18
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2022-11-24
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2022-01-14
accounts-with-accounts-type-micro-entity
accounts · AA
2021-12-22
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-12-13
mortgage-satisfy-charge-full
mortgage · MR04
2021-12-13