STOVER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
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Next accounts due
2027-04-30 (in 11mo)
Last filed for 2025-07-31
Confirmation statement due
2026-12-01 (in 7mo)
Last made up 2025-11-17
Watchouts
None on the register
Cash
£3M
Latest balance sheet
Net assets
£2M
Equity attributable
Employees
168
Average over period
Profit before tax
—
Period ending 2025-07-31
Name history
Renamed 1 time since incorporation
- STOVER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION 1991-01-23 → present
- STOVER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION LIMITED 1956-05-11 → 1991-01-23
Net assets
2-year trend · vs Consumer Discretionary median
Accounts
2-year trend · latest reflected 2025-07-31
| Metric | Trend | 2024-07-31 | 2025-07-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £7,925,491 | £8,601,106 | |
| Operating profit | — | — | |
| Profit before tax | — | — | |
| Net profit | £129,833 | £329,059 | |
| Cash | £4,055,470 | £2,916,152 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £2,536,473 | £2,875,102 | |
| Net assets | £2,019,097 | £2,348,156 | |
| Equity | £2,019,097 | £2,348,156 | |
| Average employees | 160 | 168 | |
| Wages | £4,089,779 | £4,398,078 |
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 | 2024-07-31 | 2025-07-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 1.6% | 3.8% | |
| Current ratio | 1.11x | 1.30x |
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
- Consolidated group
- Auditor
- PKF Francis Clark
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Group's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the original financial statements were authorised for issue.”
Group structure
- STOVER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION · parent
- Stover Enterprises Ltd
Significant events
- “The introduction of VAT on independent school fees has created understandable concern for many schools and families. In response, Stover acted swiftly and transparently by critically reviewing its cost base allowing us to absorb some of the increase.”
- “The Board has also approved the adoption of the International Primary Curriculum (IPC), due to launch in September 2025, and supported the school's candidacy for membership of the Round Square organisation.”
- “After a lengthy and complex planning process, we have now received final approval for the development of a new multi-purpose sports hall and additional classrooms to replace the old Devon Ladies buildings, projects that will significantly enhance the school's facilities and support our long-term vision.”
- “Delivering a Sports hall, including covered multi use courts, and all-weather playing surface facility, significant landscaping (including the long-awaited front entrance area) to include improved parking, all subject to heritage approval and planning.”
- “Last Year, the Senior School raised £2500 for House Charities, split between Animals in Distress and Torbay Hospital.”
- “The Rudolf Run raised over £3500 for Rowcroft”
- “We also raised £1812 for Comic Relief (Red Nose Day)”
- “Children in Need £1041.44”
- “Nick Futrell Cricket match £532”
- “Skipathon - SPS £564.44”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
10 active · 63 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JENKINS, Patrick Thomas | Secretary | 2016-12-01 | — | — |
| ARNOLD, James Robert Harold Eveleigh | Director | 2019-09-25 | Oct 1979 | British |
| BURGESS, Mike | Director | 2021-12-07 | Jan 1962 | British |
| HICKS, Christopher Lewis | Director | 2024-01-08 | Feb 1966 | British |
| KEY, Sir Benjamin John, Admiral | Director | 2005-06-22 | Nov 1965 | British |
| KILLICK, Stewart John | Director | 2008-11-19 | Nov 1965 | British |
| MILSTEAD, Jacqueline | Director | 2011-11-14 | Feb 1968 | British |
| O'DWYER, James | Director | 2024-01-08 | Feb 1976 | British |
| REYNOLDS, Stephen John | Director | 2024-01-08 | Mar 1961 | British |
| WOLSTENHOLME, Edward Jonathan, Dr | Director | 2015-10-01 | May 1965 | British |
Show 63 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON, Hugh | Secretary | 1995-09-22 | 2008-11-19 |
| COLCLOUGH, John | Secretary | 1993-10-04 | 1995-09-22 |
| DRABBLE, Stuart John | Secretary | 2008-11-19 | 2016-12-08 |
| KEY, Timothy Maurice Thomas | Secretary | 1993-07-01 | 1993-10-04 |
| LOMAS, John David, Wing Commander | Secretary | — | 1993-07-01 |
| AKHTAR, Sayyed Hasan | Director | 2002-09-23 | 2011-11-14 |
| ANDERSON, Hugh | Director | 1993-07-01 | 2008-11-19 |
| ANNING, Alberta Jean | Director | 1996-03-18 | 2011-11-14 |
| ATKINSON, Belinda Louise | Director | 2021-12-05 | 2024-11-30 |
| ATKINSON, Belinda Louise | Director | 2011-11-14 | 2018-12-05 |
| BAMSEY, Victoria Rosalind | Director | 2014-12-08 | 2024-01-08 |
| BAMSEY, Victoria Rosalind | Director | 2014-12-08 | 2023-03-31 |
| BANN, Katie Louise | Director | 2014-12-08 | 2017-12-04 |
| BARLOW, Robin Patrick | Director | 2004-10-06 | 2010-11-15 |
| BATTEN, Margaret | Director | 2023-07-07 | 2024-01-08 |
| BATTEN, Margaret | Director | 2003-01-01 | 2021-07-07 |
| BEARDMORE, Ivana | Director | 2024-02-14 | 2024-07-07 |
| BUSH, Geoffrey Hubert | Director | 2002-05-10 | 2005-11-30 |
| COOPER, Andrew Charles John | Director | 1992-11-06 | 2007-03-29 |
| COTTLE, Christine Ann Celia | Director | 1996-05-10 | 2000-06-07 |
| DAVEY, Norman, Rev | Director | — | 1998-03-27 |
| DAY, Edward Reginald | Director | — | 1994-05-25 |
| DOWRICK, Geoffrey James | Director | — | 1992-06-26 |
| DYER, Charlotte Jane Worsley | Director | — | 2001-11-05 |
| EVANS, Florence Rachel | Director | 2005-11-30 | 2010-06-16 |
| EVANS, Florence Rachel | Director | — | 2000-11-06 |
| GROOM, David John | Director | — | 2000-01-31 |
| HARRISON, Ann Mary | Director | 1993-07-01 | 2005-06-23 |
| HAWKER, Ruth Joyce, Prof | Director | 2006-11-15 | 2010-11-15 |
| HAWKER, Ruth Joyce, Prof | Director | 1998-09-14 | 2003-02-28 |
| HOLE, Nicholas Ian | Director | 2007-06-13 | 2011-06-23 |
| HOURAHANE, Richard David | Director | 2011-09-26 | 2020-07-07 |
| HOUSEGO, Paul Scott | Director | 2017-12-04 | 2020-01-20 |
| HOUSEGO, Paul Scott | Director | 2017-12-04 | 2024-01-08 |
| JENKINS, Patrick Thomas | Director | 2015-11-30 | 2016-04-29 |
| JOHNSON, Jeana | Director | 2012-03-19 | 2014-04-19 |
| JOHNSON, Jeana | Director | 2008-11-19 | 2009-11-18 |
| JONES, Lynda Jane | Director | 2014-02-24 | 2019-09-01 |
| KEY, Penelope Joan, Doctor | Director | — | 2009-11-18 |
| KEY, Timothy Maurice Thomas | Director | — | 2001-11-05 |
| KINGS, Stephen Ellis | Director | 2012-03-14 | 2014-02-24 |
| KNOTT, Christopher Rodney | Director | 2006-02-16 | 2008-11-19 |
| MCMURRAY, James Robert, Cllr | Director | 2011-11-14 | 2014-01-13 |
| MERCER, Ian Dews, Professor | Director | 1996-03-18 | 2005-07-18 |
| MOODY, Peter | Director | 2008-11-19 | 2012-03-19 |
| OLIVER, Craig Conrad | Director | 2010-03-25 | 2017-07-31 |
| REECE, Kathryn Joan | Director | 1999-06-14 | 2009-11-18 |
| ROBERTS, Michael Gerald | Director | 2011-11-14 | 2020-12-02 |
| ROBERTS, Roger Hugh | Director | — | 2002-06-27 |
| SCOTT, Mary Lewis | Director | — | 2008-11-19 |
| SHIRT, Peter Graham | Director | 2024-01-08 | 2024-06-27 |
| SMITH, Alison Jane | Director | 2024-01-08 | 2025-03-31 |
| SPENCER, John Edward, Rev | Director | 1999-06-14 | 2003-01-31 |
| STANTON, David John | Director | 2004-03-24 | 2006-03-15 |
| SYNGE, Timothy Peter | Director | 2016-07-04 | 2023-03-31 |
| SYNGE, Timothy Peter | Director | 2016-07-04 | 2024-01-08 |
| TREMLETT, Anthony Frank, The Venerable | Director | 1993-07-01 | 1996-01-26 |
| WALLIKER, Charlotte Ashburner | Director | 2007-06-13 | 2011-11-14 |
| WARD, Arthur Frederick | Director | — | 1992-11-06 |
| WARD, Caroline Susan | Director | 2024-09-01 | 2024-09-01 |
| WHITEHEAD, Caroline Jane | Director | 2010-03-25 | 2013-08-01 |
| WILSON, Darren | Director | 2008-11-19 | 2024-01-08 |
| WYATT-HAINES, Richard Thomas | Director | 2000-11-24 | 2008-02-29 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 273 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-16 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2025-11-17 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-05-01 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-05-01 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-01-16 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2024-12-19 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with updates | |
| 2024-10-22 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-09-12 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-07-08 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-06-27 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-02-14 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-01-22 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-01-18 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-01-18 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-01-18 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-01-18 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-01-18 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-01-18 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-01-18 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-01-18 | 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
- 0
- 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
FY2024 → FY2025 · period ending 2025-07-31 vs 2024-07-31