ACCORD MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
🌳Matureactive
07484308 · private-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption · incorporated 2011-01-06
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
75/100
Strong
What this business does
Primary activity: Primary education
Sector: Education
ALSO REGISTERED FOR
- 85310General secondary education
Investor take
PursueActive trading company with a 81-year-old founder — textbook succession opportunity.
Opportunity 75/100 (strong), bankability 75/100. Strong seller-intent signal (63/100, director aged 81). Share purchase looks the cleaner deal structure. Most likely exit: share sale to pe / searcher (65/100).
Data confidence
Overall: medium (57/100)Adequate coverage. AI outputs are reliable for the sections scored high; verify the rest in diligence.
Company profile
address, 2 SIC codes, incorporation date
100
Financials
No iXBRL financials extracted
0
Lenders & charges
Confirmed no charges registered
85
Directors & officers
49 officers (7 active, 49 linked, 48 with DOB)
90
Ownership & PSC
3 active PSC(s) of 16 total, 16 with control declared
90
Director network
1 connected companies via shared directors
48
Filing history
168 filings on record
85
Gazette notices
No matching gazette notices (standard for active companies)
60
Opportunity Score
75/100Strong
PassWatchWorth a lookStrongExceptional
Solid opportunity signal. Worth a dedicated memo and management meeting.
Business quality
70
Active, clean filings, stable charge profile.
Acquirability
70
Strong succession / seller-readiness signals.
Risk profile
77
Few red flags.
Signal strength
90
Good data coverage for analysis.
Recent activity
Last 30 days
0
filings
Last 90 days
0
filings
Last 180 days
2
filings
- • 1 confirmation-statement
- • 1 accounts
Counts from Companies House filing history.
Corporate timeline (113 events)Click to expand
- 2025-12-30📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2025-10-24➖BENNETT, Ross resigneddirector
- 2025-10-24📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-08-13📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-08-13📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-08-13📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2025-08-08📄withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC09
- 2025-07-18➖WILKINSON, Iain Francis resigneddirector
- 2025-07-18📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2025-06-11➕YAQUB, Jennifer appointeddirector
- 2025-06-11📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2025-01-10📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2024-08-28📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2024-07-19➖LEAM, John resigneddirector
- 2023-12-16📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-11-24➕LANCASHIRE, Andrew John appointeddirector
- 2023-11-24📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-31📄accounts-with-accounts-type-fullaccounts · AA
- 2023-01-27📄appoint-person-director-company-with-name-dateofficers · AP01
- 2023-01-24➕CLEMENTS, Michael John appointeddirector
- 2023-01-18📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statementpersons-with-significant-control · PSC08
- 2023-01-18📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-01-18📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-01-18📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2023-01-18📄cessation-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC07
- 2022-09-05➖MATHERS, Maureen Ann resigneddirector
- 2022-09-05📄termination-director-company-with-name-termination-dateofficers · TM01
- 2022-05-13📄notification-of-a-person-with-significant-controlpersons-with-significant-control · PSC01
- 2022-04-26➖SHEPHERD, Craig Ian resigneddirector
- 2022-02-09➕BENNETT, Ross appointeddirector
- 2021-12-02➖ADAMS, Nicholas Paul resigneddirector
- 2021-08-03➕SHEPHERD, Craig Ian appointeddirector
- 2021-07-22➕CROSSLEY, Andrew appointeddirector
- 2021-06-30➕WILKINSON, Iain Francis appointeddirector
- 2021-06-09➖SNOWDEN, Anthony resigneddirector
- 2021-05-08➖STRAFFORD, Sonya Helen resigneddirector
- 2021-04-28➖CRAMPHORN, Lynne resigneddirector
- 2021-03-31➖DENNETT, Richard Thomas Arthur resigneddirector
- 2021-03-23➖DICKINSON, David resigneddirector
- 2021-03-16➕SMITH, Pamela Mary appointeddirector
- 2021-02-17➕BARNWELL, Anita appointeddirector
- 2020-11-06➕SNOWDEN, Anthony appointeddirector
- 2019-07-08➖COLLINS, Rosalyn Sarah resigneddirector
- 2018-12-17➕DYSON, Michael Jeremy appointeddirector
- 2018-12-17➖WARBOYS, Alan Edward resigneddirector
- 2018-10-08➕COLLINS, Rosalyn Sarah appointeddirector
- 2018-10-08➖KELLY, Brendan Thomas resigneddirector
- 2018-10-08➕MATHERS, Maureen Ann appointeddirector
- 2018-09-11➖CURTIN, Janice Elizabeth resigneddirector
- 2018-09-05➕STRAFFORD, Sonya Helen appointeddirector
Showing most recent 50 of 113 events
Owner dependency
55/100
Moderate — manageable with handoverSome founder dependency, but not acute. A structured handover period should cover most risk.
FACTORS
- -7 active directors: Broader management team in place — suggests transferable governance.
- +Founder age: Director aged approximately 81 — succession pressure is live.
Succession & seller-readiness
60/100
Strong succession signalMultiple signals suggest succession is on the horizon. Candidate for proactive outreach.
SIGNALS
- primaryFounder aged 70+: Senior director is approximately 81 years old. Natural succession window is now.
Red flags
1 med ·2 director resignations in last 12 months
mediumMultiple recent departures can indicate governance disagreement, succession event, or preparation for sale/stress.
Evidence: BENNETT, Ross resigned 2025-10-24; WILKINSON, Iain Francis resigned 2025-07-18
Shareholders & ownership
3 active beneficial owners| Name | Shares | Voting rights | Nature of control | Notified |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Mr John Ruane Individual · British · DOB 09/1971 · age 55 | — | 25–50% | 25-50% voting | 18/07/2025 |
Mrs Charlotte Haigh Individual · British · DOB 06/1974 · age 52 | — | 25–50% | 25-50% voting | 18/07/2025 |
Mr Nicholas Paul Adams Individual · British · DOB 03/1968 · age 58 | — | 25–50% | 25-50% voting | 18/07/2025 |
13 historic (ceased) PSCs
- Mrs Charlotte Haighceased 22/11/2022· board control · trust interest
- Mr Nicholas Paul Adamsceased 22/11/2022· board control · trust interest
- Mr Nicholas Paul Adamsceased 05/04/2022· board control
- Ms Katie Speirsceased 22/11/2022· board control · trust interest
- Mr John Ruaneceased 22/11/2022· board control · trust interest
- Mrs Katie Speirsceased 05/04/2022· board control
- Mr John Ruaneceased 05/04/2022· board control
- Mr Graham Howarthceased 02/12/2021· board control
- Mrs Katie Spiersceased 28/11/2017· board control · significant influence · trust interest · firm interest
- Mr Brendan Thomas Kellyceased 28/11/2017· board control · trust interest · firm interest
- Mr Richard Thomas Arthur Dennettceased 28/11/2017· board control · trust interest · firm interest
- Mr John Ruaneceased 28/11/2017· board control · trust interest · firm interest
- Mr Keith Arthur John Darchceased 31/01/2017· board control · trust interest · firm interest
From Companies House Persons with Significant Control filings. Share ranges are banded per the public PSC regime.
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Statusactive
Typeprivate-limited-guarant-nsc-limited-exemption
Incorporated2011-01-06
Jurisdictionengland-wales
Primary SIC85200 — Primary education
Registered office
Ossett Academy & Sixth Form College
Storrs Hill Road
Ossett
West Yorkshire
WF5 0DG
Filing status
Accounts
Next due: 2027-05-31
Last made up to: 2025-08-31
Confirmation statement
Next due: 2027-02-01
Last: 2026-01-18
Officers (7 active · 42 resigned)
BARNWELL, Anita→
Activedirector · ~57y · appointed 2021-02-17
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CLEMENTS, Michael John→
Activedirector · ~58y · appointed 2023-01-24
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CROSSLEY, Andrew→
Activedirector · ~41y · appointed 2021-07-22
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DYSON, Michael Jeremy→
Activedirector · ~66y · appointed 2018-12-17
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LANCASHIRE, Andrew John→
Activedirector · ~64y · appointed 2023-11-24
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SMITH, Pamela Mary→
Activedirector · ~81y · appointed 2021-03-16
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YAQUB, Jennifer→
Activedirector · ~38y · appointed 2025-06-11
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THOMPSON, Clare Louise→
Resignedsecretary · appointed 2012-01-01 · resigned 2016-10-20
ADAMS, Nicholas Paul→
Resigneddirector · ~58y · appointed 2017-05-22 · resigned 2021-12-02
BENNETT, Ross→
Resigneddirector · ~38y · appointed 2022-02-09 · resigned 2025-10-24
CHAPMAN, Cindy Ann→
Resigneddirector · ~55y · appointed 2015-05-06 · resigned 2016-08-31
CLARK, Kathryn→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2011-02-01 · resigned 2012-09-21
COLLINS, Rosalyn Sarah→
Resigneddirector · ~48y · appointed 2018-10-08 · resigned 2019-07-08
CRAMPHORN, Lynne→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2016-12-01 · resigned 2021-04-28
CRUM, Nicola Marie→
Resigneddirector · ~49y · appointed 2015-03-22 · resigned 2015-08-31
CURTIN, Janice Elizabeth→
Resigneddirector · ~79y · appointed 2016-12-01 · resigned 2018-09-11
DARCH, Keith Arthur John→
Resigneddirector · ~73y · appointed 2011-02-01 · resigned 2017-01-31
DENNETT, Richard Thomas Arthur→
Resigneddirector · ~65y · appointed 2016-09-01 · resigned 2021-03-31
DICKINSON, David→
Resigneddirector · ~61y · appointed 2016-09-01 · resigned 2021-03-23
DRAKE, David Filby→
Resigneddirector · ~82y · appointed 2011-01-06 · resigned 2014-08-05
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Recent filings (168 total)
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2026-01-27
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-12-30
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-10-24
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-08-13
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-08-13
notification-of-a-person-with-significant-control
persons-with-significant-control · PSC01
2025-08-13
withdrawal-of-a-person-with-significant-control-statement
persons-with-significant-control · PSC09
2025-08-08
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2025-07-18
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2025-06-11
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2025-01-29
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2025-01-10
termination-director-company-with-name-termination-date
officers · TM01
2024-08-28
confirmation-statement-with-no-updates
confirmation-statement · CS01
2024-01-19
accounts-with-accounts-type-full
accounts · AA
2023-12-16
appoint-person-director-company-with-name-date
officers · AP01
2023-11-24