CAMBIAN WHINFELL SCHOOL LIMITED
🌳Matureactive
04617562 · ltd · incorporated 2002-12-13
Investment thesis
Established operating company — standard diligence applies, no dominant angle.
Why interesting: Live, filing, normal profile.
Why risky: No standout signals in either direction.
🔒Estimated value
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Turnover
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not disclosed
Net worth
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Opportunity
74/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Other education n.e.c.
Sector: Education
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 70-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 74/100 (strong), bankability 57/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 70). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Biggest value-creation lever: Consolidate lender relationships. 9 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
14 live charges · 9 lenders · oldest 15.0y
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 15.0 years old — likely at or near maturity.
- · 9 lenders named — inter-creditor friction likely.
- · Legal-friction score 45/100 (high).
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
14 charges (14/14 with lender, 14/14 with type)
90
Directors & officers
24 officers (4 active, 24 linked, 19 with DOB)
86
Ownership & PSC
1 active PSC(s) of 1 total, 1 with control declared
90
Director network
34 connected companies via shared directors
90
Filing history
162 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
74/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
60
Adequate — check latest filings for context.
Acquirability
75
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
74
Few red flags.
Signal strength
100
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Last 90 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Last 180 days
4
filings
- • 2 accounts
- • 2 other
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (89 events)Click to expand
- 2026-07-04📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2026-07-04📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2026-07-04📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2026-07-04📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-07-09📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-07-09📄change-person-director-company-with-change-dateofficers · CH01
- 2025-07-01📍change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-addressaddress · AD01
- 2025-06-27📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2025-06-27📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2025-06-27📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2025-06-27📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2024-11-27📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-11-25📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2024-11-22🔒Charge registered #14Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2024-11-22🔒Charge registered #13Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent
- 2024-07-25📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2024-07-25📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2024-07-07📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2024-07-07📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-09-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduaryaccounts · AA
- 2023-09-30📄legacyaccounts · PARENT_ACC
- 2023-09-30📄legacyother · AGREEMENT2
- 2023-09-30📄legacyother · GUARANTEE2
- 2023-02-23📄mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-datemortgage · MR01
- 2023-02-17🔒Charge registered #12Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties
- 2023-02-17🔒Charge registered #11Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2023-01-27➖GLAVES, David Jonathan resigneddirector
- 2022-12-21🔒Charge registered #10Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Trustee for Itself and the Secured Parties
- 2022-12-20🔒Charge registered #9Lender: Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties
- 2021-10-04➕GLAVES, David Jonathan appointeddirector
- 2021-10-04➖PHIPPS, David resigneddirector
- 2021-08-11➖IVERS, John Joseph resigneddirector
- 2020-02-28➖STRONG, Chris resigneddirector
- 2020-02-17➕PHIPPS, David appointeddirector
- 2019-06-24➖APTHORPE, Catherine resignedsecretary
- 2019-05-30➖CARRIE, Anne Marie resigneddirector
- 2019-05-10➕STRONG, Chris appointeddirector
- 2019-03-28➕DICKINSON, Christopher Keith appointeddirector
- 2019-03-28➕SHEIKH, Farouq Rashid appointeddirector
- 2019-03-28➕SHEIKH, Haroon Rashid appointeddirector
- 2019-03-28➕IVERS, John Joseph appointeddirector
- 2018-10-18➖ASARIA, Mohamed Saleem resigneddirector
- 2018-10-18➖KANG, Anoop resigneddirector
- 2018-01-02➕WILES, Jeremy David appointeddirector
- 2017-07-12➕KANG, Anoop appointeddirector
- 2017-03-03➕APTHORPE, Catherine appointedsecretary
- 2017-03-03➖JARDINE, Francis resignedsecretary
- 2017-01-04🔓Charge satisfied #8
- 2017-01-04🔓Charge satisfied #7
- 2017-01-04🔓Charge satisfied #6
Showing most recent 50 of 89 events
Owner dependency
63/100
High — earn-out structure requiredMaterial founder dependency. Consider a 2-3 year earn-out and build in a handover plan before completion.
FACTORS
- -4 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 70 — succession pressure is live.
- +Family involvement: Multiple officers share a surname — likely family business, which concentrates governance.
Succession & seller-readiness
70/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 70 years old. Natural succession window is now.
- secondaryStable-but-static management: Company is 24 years old and no new directors in the last 3 years — succession not yet being planned internally.
Red flags
1 med · 1 lowCharge satisfaction-then-recreation pattern
mediumMultiple instances where a charge was satisfied and a new charge created within 6 months. Suggests active refinancing cycle.
6 live charges
lowHeavily leveraged with multiple live security positions — understand the capital structure before proceeding.
Group structure
Cambian Education Services Limited is the ultimate parent — holding 75%+ shares. This company sits inside their group.
🏛️ultimate parent
Cambian Education Services Limited
Corporate parent · holds 75-100% shares · board control
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CAMBIAN WHINFELL SCHOOL LIMITED
This company · 04617562
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Cambian Education Services Limited Corporate entity | 75–100% | 75–100% | board control75-100% shares · 75-100% voting · board control | 06/04/2016 |
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP EDUCATION LIMITED→ 13365110 · est 2021 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| BE ACTIVE SPORTS & CLUBS LIMITED→ 12572139 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 5y | — | — |
| BRAMPTON EDUCATIONAL SERVICES LIMITED→ 02699891 · est 1992 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 34y | — | — |
| BRENT UNITED CIC→ 15019065 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 2y | — | — |
| BTAILOR'ED LTD→ 16327466 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 1y | — | — |
| BTN MEDIA & TRAINING LTD→ 12431876 · est 2020 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 6y | — | — |
| BUTTERFLY ACADEMY LIMITED→ 14039361 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 4y | — | — |
| BUTTERFLY LEARNING LIMITED→ 11111008 · est 2017 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 8y | — | — |
| BUTTERFLY TUITION LIMITED→ 17115439 · est 2026 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| C-INCLUSIVELY CIC→ 14551960 · est 2022 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| CANDLE LIGHT CHILDCARE LTD→ 14694762 · est 2023 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | 3y | — | — |
| CANINE CURRICULUM LIMITED→ 16790700 · est 2025 · no financials extracted | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Statusactive
Typeltd
Incorporated2002-12-13
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC85590 — Other education n.e.c.
Registered office
4th Floor, Parkview
82 Oxford Road
Uxbridge
UB8 1UX
England
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-06-30
Last made up to: 2025-09-30
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2026-12-27
Last: 2025-12-13
Officers (4 active · 20 resigned)
DICKINSON, Christopher Keith→
Activedirector · ~48y · appointed 2019-03-28
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SHEIKH, Farouq Rashid→
Activedirector · ~68y · appointed 2019-03-28
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SHEIKH, Haroon Rashid→
Activedirector · ~70y · appointed 2019-03-28
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WILES, Jeremy David→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2018-01-02
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APTHORPE, Catherine→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2017-03-03 · resigned 2019-06-24
JARDINE, Francis→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2016-09-15 · resigned 2017-03-03
MCGLYNN, John Gregory→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2002-12-13 · resigned 2013-06-13
WRIGHT, Paul→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2015-01-30 · resigned 2016-09-15
T&H SECRETARIAL SERVICES LIMITED→
Resignedcorporate-secretary · appointed 2013-06-13 · resigned 2015-01-30
ASARIA, Mohamed Saleem→
Resigneddirector · ~62y · appointed 2013-06-13 · resigned 2018-10-18
CARRIE, Anne Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~71y · appointed 2016-12-28 · resigned 2019-05-30
GLAVES, David Jonathan→
Resigneddirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-10-04 · resigned 2023-01-27
GRIFFITH, Andrew Patrick→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2013-10-25 · resigned 2016-04-27
IVERS, John Joseph→
Resigneddirector · ~64y · appointed 2019-03-28 · resigned 2021-08-11
KANG, Anoop→
Resigneddirector · ~52y · appointed 2017-07-12 · resigned 2018-10-18
MCGLYNN, Alison→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2002-12-13 · resigned 2013-06-13
MCGLYNN, John Gregory→
Resigneddirector · ~59y · appointed 2005-11-01 · resigned 2013-06-13
MCQUAID, Michael James→
Resigneddirector · ~68y · appointed 2013-06-13 · resigned 2016-12-28
MERALI, Shabbir Hassanali Walimohammed→
Resigneddirector · ~70y · appointed 2013-06-13 · resigned 2013-10-31
PHIPPS, David→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2020-02-17 · resigned 2021-10-04
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Mortgages & charges
14
Total charges
6
Outstanding
4
Active lenders
Status:Lender:14 of 14 shown
| Type | Properties | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation as Security Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 2 properties | 22/11/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation as Security Agent Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent | A registered charge | 1 property | 22/11/2024 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Trustee for Itself and the Other Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/02/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation as Security Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 17/02/2023 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation as Trustee for Itself and the Secured Parties Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Trustee for Itself and the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 2 properties | 21/12/2022 | — | |
| outstanding | Glas Trust Corporation as Security Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties Glas Trust Corporation Limited as Security Agent and Trustee for the Secured Parties | A registered charge | 1 property | 20/12/2022 | — | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC (As Security Trustee for the Secured Parties) | A registered charge | 3 properties | 18/05/2016 | 04/01/2017 | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 26/03/2015 | 04/01/2017 | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | 1 property | 03/12/2014 | 04/01/2017 | |
| satisfied | Santander Santander UK PLC | A registered charge | 2 properties | 16/04/2014 | 04/01/2017 | |
| satisfied | Santander Banco Santander Sa (As Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/04/2014 | 15/08/2014 | |
| satisfied | Santander Banco Santander Sa,London Branch (The Security Trustee) | A registered charge | 1 property | 11/07/2013 | 15/08/2014 | |
| satisfied | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | Legal charge | 1 property | 29/07/2011 | 14/06/2013 | |
| satisfied | Svenska Handelsbanken Ab (Publ) | Debenture | 1 property | 26/07/2011 | 14/06/2013 |
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Recent filings (162 total)
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2026-07-04
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2026-07-04
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2026-07-04
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2026-07-04
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-13
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-07-09
change-person-director-company-with-change-date
officers · CH01
2025-07-09
change-registered-office-address-company-with-date-old-address-new-address
address · AD01
2025-07-01
accounts-with-accounts-type-audit-exemption-subsiduary
accounts · AA
2025-06-27
legacy
accounts · PARENT_ACC
2025-06-27
legacy
other · GUARANTEE2
2025-06-27
legacy
other · AGREEMENT2
2025-06-27
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-12-17
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-11-27
mortgage-create-with-deed-with-charge-number-charge-creation-date
mortgage · MR01
2024-11-25