NORLAND COLLEGE LIMITED
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Next accounts due
2026-04-30
Overdue
Confirmation statement due
2027-01-20 (in 8mo)
Last made up 2026-01-06
Watchouts
Cash
£1M
+6.8% vs 2023
Net assets
£5M
-3.3% vs 2023
Employees
85
0% vs 2023
Profit before tax
£81K
-65.4% vs 2023
Watchouts
Facts from the Companies House register and the latest accounts — not a rating
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Annual accounts overdue
Due 2026-04-30.
Name history
Renamed 1 time since incorporation
- NORLAND COLLEGE LIMITED 2015-04-08 → present
- NORLAND NURSERY TRAINING COLLEGE LIMITED 1923-10-18 → 2015-04-08
Net assets
2-year trend · vs Industrials median
Accounts
2-year trend · latest reflected 2024-07-31
| Metric | Trend | 2023-07-31 | 2024-07-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £5,863,958 | £5,633,455 | |
| Operating profit | £221,211 | £56,132 | |
| Profit before tax | £234,649 | £81,220 | |
| Net profit | £234,649 | £81,220 | |
| Cash | £1,003,486 | £1,071,293 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £4,999,087 | £4,831,896 | |
| Net assets | £4,999,087 | £4,831,896 | |
| Equity | £4,999,087 | £4,831,896 | |
| Average employees | 85 | 85 | |
| Wages | £2,770,468 | £2,887,449 |
Values shown as filed in the company's annual accounts. — indicates the figure wasn't present under that line item in that period. About these numbers
Ratios
Computed from the line items above — sparklines read oldest → newest
| Ratio | Trend | 2023-07-31 | 2024-07-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating margin | 3.8% | 1.0% | |
| Net margin | 4.0% | 1.4% | |
| Return on capital employed | 4.4% | 1.2% | |
| Current ratio | 2.19x | 2.50x |
Margins divide P&L lines by turnover. Gearing is liabilities over total assets. Current ratio is current assets over creditors falling due within one year. Interest cover is operating profit over absolute finance costs. Sector-distribution context coming next.
Audit & accounting basis
- Accounting basis
- FRS 102
- Reporting scope
- Standalone (parent only)
- Auditor
- RSM UK Audit LLP Chartered Accountants
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“The directors have carefully considered the future financial position of the College. The directors have reviewed three trading scenarios covering an expected case, a worsening case and a worst case. Forecasts and cash flows for each scenario up to 31 July 2026 indicate the College has adequate cash and other reserves to withstand, as well as the ability to adapt to, the worst-case scenario, should it occur, without the requirement for external funding. At present, there is no expectation that the College will suffer a significant reduction in income for the current financial year ending 31 July 2025, and the forecasted budget for the financial year ending 31 July 2026 anticipates an operating profit and that the College will continue to meet its liabilities as they fall due.”
Significant events
- “Norland was awarded top small or specialist provider in the 2024 Whatuni Student Choice awards, making the College a top two Whatuni winner for six consecutive years.”
- “During the year ended 31 July 2023, Norland entered into a significant contract with the Abu Dhabi Early Childhood Authority, to provide expert consultancy advice and support on the development of its flagship Academy for Childhood Development.”
- “During the year ended 31 July 2024, Norland entered into a partnership with Emotion Coaching UK, in order to deliver Emotion Coaching training (evidence-based co-regulation strategy for children) to numerous early years settings across the UK.”
- “In 2018/19 Norland successfully gained Taught Degree Awarding Powers. During the year ended 31 July 2024, Norland has undergone assessment for Indefinite Degree Awarding Powers, with full University title expected to follow in a further 2-3 years.”
- “Norland achieved TEF Gold status for the third consecutive time. Norland achieved Gold in each of the two main categories for its outstanding student experience and student outcomes, as well as an overall TEF Gold rating, putting Norland in the top 12% of the country's higher education institutions.”
- “this year saw Norland launch the Norland Educare Research Centre.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
12 active · 38 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARIARATNAM, Suresh Prabha | Director | 2024-09-01 | Apr 1973 | British |
| BRAY, Michael Anthony | Director | 2015-06-30 | Sep 1956 | British |
| CLARKE, Martin Courtenay | Director | — | Jan 1941 | British |
| DAVIES, Julie Ann | Director | 2020-06-24 | Aug 1970 | British |
| DICKER, Kathryn Fleming | Director | 2019-10-23 | Jul 1965 | British |
| EDWARDS, Roberta Claire | Director | 2012-12-20 | Jul 1968 | British |
| GILBERT, Louise | Director | 2025-06-26 | Jun 1961 | British |
| HEALD, Rosemary Anne | Director | 2017-10-10 | Jan 1961 | British |
| MACCABEE, Richard | Director | 2023-10-09 | Apr 1961 | British |
| STILWELL, Charlotte, Dr | Director | 2025-04-29 | Dec 1959 | Danish |
| TIMMS, David, Professor | Director | 2017-10-10 | Sep 1946 | British |
| WORTH, Tracey Elisabeth | Director | 2019-10-23 | Oct 1960 | British |
Show 38 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARKE, Martin Courtenay | Secretary | 1998-12-03 | 2001-01-03 |
| PAILLIN, Rebecca | Secretary | 2006-03-02 | 2006-12-14 |
| RAND, Richard John | Secretary | 2001-01-03 | 2006-03-02 |
| RAND, Richard John | Secretary | — | 1998-12-03 |
| RAND, Richard John | Secretary | — | 1993-12-09 |
| WRIGHT, Alan Wilfred | Secretary | 2006-12-14 | 2013-03-28 |
| ALEXANDER, Rosemary Kirkbride | Director | — | 2013-12-17 |
| BAZELEY, Elizabeth | Director | — | 2004-03-23 |
| BROOKER, Jo | Director | 2005-12-15 | 2013-08-31 |
| CLARIDGE, Antony Arthur John, Rev | Director | 2005-06-25 | 2017-03-29 |
| CLARKE, Bridget | Director | — | 2004-03-23 |
| COX, Rodney, Dr | Director | 2004-03-23 | 2014-02-22 |
| DAIN, Ruth | Director | — | 1995-12-04 |
| DAVIS, Louise Eileen | Director | 1991-02-25 | 1999-12-13 |
| ENGLAND, Kim Lesley | Director | 2014-01-27 | 2019-06-26 |
| GASKELL, Julia Clare | Director | 2012-09-01 | 2019-03-27 |
| GOULD, Jennifer Jane | Director | 1995-12-04 | 2005-12-15 |
| HAMILTON, France | Director | — | 1999-06-29 |
| HARGREAVES, Robert | Director | — | 1993-10-22 |
| HAWKER, Maurice Owen | Director | — | 2000-06-30 |
| HETHERINGTON, Barbara Rosemary | Director | 1992-01-27 | 2004-03-23 |
| HYMANS, Peter John | Director | 2014-01-27 | 2021-06-23 |
| JERRAM, Christopher Edward Jenner | Director | 2015-06-30 | 2023-06-29 |
| LOVATT, Philippa Lucy | Director | 2019-10-23 | 2022-01-31 |
| MARGESSON, Richard David | Director | 1994-02-03 | 2010-10-12 |
| MILLS, Christine Mary | Director | 2005-12-15 | 2019-06-26 |
| OVEY, Gillian | Director | — | 2008-01-31 |
| PAGE, Alastair Heyhoe | Director | 2017-10-10 | 2020-10-10 |
| RAND, Richard John | Director | 2000-09-01 | 2006-03-02 |
| RAND, Richard John | Director | — | 1993-12-09 |
| SICHEL, John Henry Sylvester, Dr | Director | 2024-09-01 | 2025-02-07 |
| STEVENS, Barry | Director | 2005-12-15 | 2013-10-24 |
| STONE, David Gordon Harvey, Dr | Director | — | 1991-12-09 |
| SYKES, John | Director | 2022-03-23 | 2023-09-14 |
| TALBOT, Toby Ralph | Director | 2010-05-11 | 2014-02-17 |
| TURNER, Christine Lesley | Director | 2017-10-10 | 2023-10-09 |
| WADDELL, Gillian Ann | Director | 1998-02-26 | 1999-12-13 |
| WRIGHT, Alan Wilfred | Director | 2006-10-02 | 2013-03-28 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Norland Foundation | Corporate entity | Shares 75–100%, Voting 75–100%, Appoints directors | 2019-07-31 | Active |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 197 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2026-01-20 | RP01AP01 | officers | Replacement filing of director appointment with name | |
| 2026-01-15 | CH01 | officers | Change person director company with change date | |
| 2025-12-02 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-04-30 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-02-07 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-01-09 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-12-20 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-09-10 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-09-05 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-01-22 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-01-18 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2023-10-09 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2023-10-09 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2023-10-09 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2023-10-05 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2023-01-06 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2023-01-03 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2022-03-23 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2022-01-31 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 4
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 1
- Officers resigned
- 0
last 12 months
last 24 months
last 12 months
last 12 months
Direct counts from the register. No score, no rating — see the Filing timeline for the underlying events.
Year-on-year
FY2023 → FY2024 · period ending 2024-07-31 vs 2023-07-31
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Turnover
-3.9%
£5,863,958 £5,633,455
-
Cash
+6.8%
£1,003,486 £1,071,293
-
Net assets
-3.3%
£4,999,087 £4,831,896
-
Employees
0%
85 85
-
Operating profit
-74.6%
£221,211 £56,132
-
Profit before tax
-65.4%
£234,649 £81,220
-
Wages
+4.2%
£2,770,468 £2,887,449
Each % is (latest − prior) ÷ |prior| for the line item as filed. The comparison is only shown when the latest and prior accounts cover broadly equal-length periods — short or long stubs (typical around incorporation or a year-end change) are suppressed rather than misrepresented. Lines a company doesn't report are omitted. About these numbers