SIDCOT SCHOOL
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Next accounts due
2027-05-31 (in 1y)
Last filed for 2025-08-31
Confirmation statement due
2027-01-01 (in 8mo)
Last made up 2025-12-18
Watchouts
None on the register
Cash
£5M
-16.9% vs 2024
Net assets
£18M
+10% vs 2024
Employees
280
+1.4% vs 2024
Profit before tax
£1M
+11% vs 2024
Net assets
2-year trend · vs Consumer Discretionary median
Accounts
2-year trend · latest reflected 2025-08-31
| Metric | Trend | 2024-08-31 | 2025-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | £14,699,630 | £13,658,265 | |
| Operating profit | — | — | |
| Profit before tax | £1,331,261 | £1,477,480 | |
| Net profit | £1,482,389 | £1,643,637 | |
| Cash | £6,101,011 | £5,071,543 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £18,184,742 | £19,667,322 | |
| Net assets | £16,148,889 | £17,770,038 | |
| Equity | £16,148,889 | £17,770,038 | |
| Average employees | 276 | 280 | |
| Wages | £7,174,140 | £7,275,963 |
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 | 2024-08-31 | 2025-08-31 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net margin | 10.1% | 12.0% | |
| Current ratio | 1.13x | 1.00x |
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
- Bishop Fleming Audit Limited
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“The Governors, in consultation with the Finance Director, have undertaken a review of the financial viability of Sidcot School in order to assess the School's going concern status for a period of 12 months from the date of approving these statements. The Governors therefore continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.”
Group structure
- SIDCOT SCHOOL · parent
- Sidcot Leisure Activities Limited 100%
- Sidcot International Limited 100%
Significant events
- “The introduction of VAT on school fees will impact upon the School over the coming years. The School's strong performance in recent years means that the Sidcot is in a good position to adapt to these new circumstances but we will continue to monitor our cost base and the impact of measures taken thus far to ensure that the School's operations remain as efficient as possible.”
- “A recent sale of an outlying property has provided additional funds which will be applied by Sidcot to its on-going capital investment program improving facilities and provision without impacting levels of working capital within the School.”
- “The School has undertaken a considered approach to investing in the site and suitable capital projects. Maintenance of our sports grounds will now be undertaken by Sidcot Staff which should improve their condition and provide better opportunities for students. To further enhance sporting opportunities at Sidcot, we will also refurbish the School's gym and fitness studio and explore opportunities to enhance our on-site equestrian provision.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
13 active · 87 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARRIS, Steve | Secretary | 2011-08-10 | — | — |
| ALLAN, Kenneth David | Director | 2025-11-28 | May 1956 | British |
| BARTON, Lesley Amanda | Director | 2026-01-01 | Apr 1960 | British |
| COOPER, Susan Patricia | Director | 2025-11-26 | Sep 1957 | British |
| LINNITT, Simon John | Director | 2020-12-01 | Dec 1971 | British |
| MCMASTER, Terence James, Dr | Director | 2020-12-01 | Oct 1960 | British |
| MILLER, Jameson Robert | Director | 2020-01-01 | Jul 1960 | British,American |
| OAKLEY, James Harry | Director | 2024-05-01 | Aug 1988 | British |
| SHEPHERD, Richard Andrew John, Hhj | Director | 2023-12-31 | Jan 1979 | British |
| STAFF, Helen Jane | Director | 2026-01-15 | Mar 1968 | British |
| TAYLOR, Alan William Pounden | Director | 2024-07-29 | Jan 1974 | British |
| TRESIDDER, Clare Louise | Director | 2024-08-01 | Jan 1968 | British |
| WADDELL, Nathan, Professor | Director | 2025-05-20 | Oct 1983 | British |
Show 87 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASHURST, Robert | Secretary | 1992-01-01 | 2004-08-31 |
| EDWARDS, Christine Ann | Secretary | 2008-06-07 | 2010-06-04 |
| GORSUCH, Paul George | Secretary | 2007-07-01 | 2007-11-29 |
| PENTECOST, Michael John | Secretary | 2010-06-04 | 2011-08-10 |
| SYNGE, Timothy Peter | Secretary | 2004-09-01 | 2007-06-30 |
| WALMSLEY, Alexander John | Secretary | 2007-11-29 | 2008-06-07 |
| ADAMS, Anthony Frederick | Director | 1994-01-01 | 2001-08-31 |
| BACON, Martin David | Director | 1997-09-01 | 1998-03-21 |
| BAGENAL, Pamela Sally Joan | Director | 2006-09-01 | 2008-03-31 |
| BELL, Falcon Edward | Director | 2005-09-01 | 2013-08-31 |
| BERRY, Gwendoline | Director | 1999-05-22 | 2007-08-31 |
| BERRY, Gwendoline | Director | 1991-01-01 | 1998-08-31 |
| BOND, Timothy Norman | Director | 2015-10-09 | 2019-11-20 |
| BOOBYER, Desmond George | Director | 1993-01-01 | 2000-08-31 |
| BUFTON, Cecilia Mary | Director | 2020-01-10 | 2022-06-17 |
| BULL, Anne | Director | — | 1995-08-31 |
| CARR, Rosemary Elizabeth | Director | 2012-09-01 | 2021-04-13 |
| CARY-BROWN, Angela | Director | 1998-09-01 | 2006-08-31 |
| CHAMBERS, Robert | Director | 1999-09-01 | 2002-11-16 |
| CHAPPELL, Frances | Director | — | 1991-12-31 |
| CLARK, Petronella | Director | 2008-09-01 | 2012-08-31 |
| CLARK, Richard Bancroft | Director | — | 1990-12-31 |
| CLUNES, Richard Hugh James | Director | 2003-09-01 | 2010-08-31 |
| COATES, Jonathan David Kingsley | Director | 2018-09-01 | 2020-10-08 |
| COOK, Julie Angela | Director | 2020-01-01 | 2021-10-05 |
| CRAWFORD, Barbara | Director | 1994-09-01 | 2002-08-31 |
| DAVIES, Jane | Director | 2009-09-01 | 2013-08-31 |
| DUGUID, Peter Winston Gordon | Director | 2011-09-01 | 2016-08-31 |
| EDIS, Kenneth John | Director | 2007-09-22 | 2011-05-06 |
| FINCKEN, Christopher Martin | Director | 2012-09-01 | 2016-08-31 |
| FLINT, Andrew | Director | 2017-10-13 | 2025-10-06 |
| FREND, Jo Anne | Director | — | 1993-10-28 |
| GEOGHEGAN, Christopher Vincent | Director | 2005-11-12 | 2008-05-14 |
| GEOGHEGAN, Christopher Vincent | Director | 2001-09-01 | 2005-08-31 |
| GOULD, Sarah Caroline | Director | 2004-09-01 | 2007-10-15 |
| GREADY, Richard James | Director | 1991-01-01 | 1993-07-31 |
| GREEN, Stephen Henry | Director | 1994-01-01 | 2001-08-31 |
| HARPER, Carol Ann | Director | 2002-02-09 | 2006-12-31 |
| HARRIS, Desmond Shannon | Director | 2007-09-01 | 2011-09-30 |
| HARVEY, Sally | Director | 2008-09-01 | 2016-08-31 |
| HAYDON, John, Dr | Director | 2001-02-03 | 2008-12-31 |
| HEARN, Norrie | Director | — | 1993-12-31 |
| HEMMING, Victoria Clare | Director | 2018-09-01 | 2024-07-19 |
| HICKS, Jill | Director | 2008-09-01 | 2016-08-31 |
| HINTON, Joyce | Director | — | 1991-12-31 |
| HOBBS, Christopher | Director | 2016-09-06 | 2020-08-31 |
| HOLDING, Robin Nicholas | Director | — | 1990-12-31 |
| HORSLEY, Jefferson Andrew | Director | 1995-09-01 | 2007-08-31 |
| HORSLEY, Jefferson Andrew | Director | — | 1993-12-31 |
| HUGHES, Jennifer Mary | Director | 2000-09-01 | 2008-08-31 |
| HUTCHINSON, Richard Laurence | Director | 2004-09-01 | 2012-08-31 |
| IREDALE, Roger Oliver | Director | 2001-09-01 | 2003-06-06 |
| JAGGAR, Trevor Frank Bertram | Director | 1996-03-21 | 2000-08-11 |
| JAGGAR, Trevor Frank Bertram | Director | 1990-01-01 | 1993-12-31 |
| JEFFERY, John William | Director | 1994-09-01 | 2002-08-31 |
| JOHNSON, Richard Morgan | Director | — | 1998-08-31 |
| LANGDON-DAVIES, Robin Harry | Director | — | 1990-12-31 |
| LEN, Michael Wai Hin, Dr | Director | 2002-09-01 | 2010-08-31 |
| LITTEN, Diane | Director | 2007-03-24 | 2007-12-09 |
| LITTEN, Malcolm | Director | — | 1992-01-01 |
| LLOYD, Daniel | Director | 2018-09-01 | 2023-10-10 |
| MARRIAGE, Paul Hugh | Director | 2000-09-01 | 2009-08-31 |
| MARRIOTT, Ann Bridget | Director | 2010-09-01 | 2014-08-31 |
| MATTHEWS, Adam John | Director | 2015-12-03 | 2023-12-05 |
| MATTHEWS, John Glyn | Director | 2000-02-12 | 2002-08-31 |
| MATTHEWS, John Glyn | Director | — | 1997-08-31 |
| MEAGER, Alice | Director | 2002-09-01 | 2006-08-31 |
| MELBOURNE, John | Director | — | 1991-12-31 |
| MOLLAND, Ralph | Director | 1991-01-01 | 1999-11-30 |
| MOORE, Sarah Louise Prag | Director | 2015-03-25 | 2019-11-20 |
| NIBLOCK, Timothy Colin | Director | 2014-09-01 | 2020-08-31 |
| OPENSHAW, Peter John Morland, Professor | Director | 2023-01-09 | 2024-10-08 |
| OPENSHAW, Susan Elizabeth | Director | 1997-09-01 | 2000-12-03 |
| OPENSHAW, Susan Elizabeth | Director | 1994-01-01 | 1997-08-31 |
| OPENSHAW, Susan Elizabeth | Director | — | 1992-12-31 |
| PASCALL, Eudora Elizabeth | Director | 2008-09-01 | 2010-08-31 |
| PEARCE, Fiona Mary | Director | — | 1996-12-31 |
| PETERS, Myles Anthony | Director | 1995-09-01 | 1996-10-12 |
| PITTAWAY, Duncan Michael | Director | 2010-09-01 | 2018-08-31 |
| PUGH, Michael John | Director | 1994-01-01 | 1996-06-02 |
| PUTIN, Andrew | Director | 2008-09-27 | 2016-08-31 |
| PYATT, Nicholas Jon | Director | 2015-09-01 | 2023-08-31 |
| REDPATH, Kevin Malcolm | Director | 2006-09-01 | 2008-01-15 |
| REES, Judith Alexandra Hales | Director | 1997-09-01 | 2000-12-03 |
| REEVES, Benjamin Charles | Director | 1997-09-01 | 2001-08-31 |
| ROBERTS, David Vaughan, Dr | Director | 2000-09-01 | 2008-08-31 |
| RUNGTA, Rashmi | Director | 2021-06-18 | 2024-06-12 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
| Name | Kind | Nature of control | Notified | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidcot General Meeting | Corporate entity | Appoints directors | 2016-04-06 | Active |
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 354 total filings
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-21 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2026-01-07 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-12-31 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2025-12-19 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-12-10 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-11-28 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-11-26 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-10-24 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-06-02 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2025-03-24 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2025-01-02 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2024-10-09 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-08-02 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-07-30 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-07-25 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-06-17 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-06-17 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-05-01 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-02-16 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type full | |
| 2024-01-03 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 9
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 5
- Officers resigned
- 1
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 2025-08-31 vs 2024-08-31
-
Turnover
-7.1%
£14,699,630 £13,658,265
-
Cash
-16.9%
£6,101,011 £5,071,543
-
Net assets
+10%
£16,148,889 £17,770,038
-
Employees
+1.4%
276 280
-
Profit before tax
+11%
£1,331,261 £1,477,480
-
Wages
+1.4%
£7,174,140 £7,275,963
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