AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST
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Next accounts due
2027-05-31 (in 1y)
Last filed for 2025-08-31
Confirmation statement due
2027-03-09 (in 10mo)
Last made up 2026-02-23
Watchouts
None on the register
Cash
£11M
+30.3% vs 2024
Net assets
£115M
+50.3% vs 2024
Employees
1,091
+29.9% vs 2024
Profit before tax
—
Period ending 2025-08-31
Name history
Renamed 2 times since incorporation — the current trading name was adopted 2024-08-14
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST 2024-08-14 → present
- ALBAN ACADEMIES TRUST 2017-07-18 → 2024-08-14
- SANDRINGHAM SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST 2011-02-09 → 2017-07-18
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 | £37,967,000 | £60,588,000 | |
| Operating profit | — | — | |
| Profit before tax | — | — | |
| Net profit | -£3,175,000 | £36,775,000 | |
| Cash | £8,558,000 | £11,155,000 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | £76,781,000 | £115,207,000 | |
| Net assets | £76,604,000 | £115,111,000 | |
| Equity | £76,604,000 | £115,111,000 | |
| Average employees | 840 | 1,091 | |
| Wages | £21,388,000 | £33,009,000 |
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 | -8.4% | 60.7% | |
| Current ratio | -2.28x | -2.29x |
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
- Buzzacott Audit LLP
- Audit opinion
- Unqualified (clean)
- Going concern
- Affirmed
“The Trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate, i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the Academy Trust to continue as a going concern. The Trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of at least one year from the date of authorisation for issue of the fi”
Group structure
- AMBITION EDUCATION TRUST · parent
- Alban Academies Trust Trading Limited 100%
Significant events
- “Three new schools joined the Trust during the reporting period, increasing the overall estate size and associated energy demand.”
- “On 1 September 2024, 3 academies joined the MAT from the Atlas Multi Academy Trust. At the date of transfer, the operations and assets and liabilities were transferred to the group for £nil consideration.”
Auditor, going-concern and subsidiary information is drawn from the narrative of the latest annual accounts. About these numbers
People
13 active · 49 resigned
| Name | Role | Appointed | Born | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARCLAY, Amy | Secretary | 2023-04-24 | — | — |
| BARTON, Helen | Director | 2024-09-01 | Sep 1967 | British |
| BOREL-SALADIN, Catherine Jane, Mrs. | Director | 2021-11-11 | Feb 1975 | British |
| EDWARDS, Richard James | Director | 2024-09-01 | Oct 1970 | British |
| GIBBONS, Duncan, Mr. | Director | 2022-09-20 | Jun 1961 | British |
| GRAY, Alan Kirby | Director | 2011-02-09 | Mar 1958 | British |
| KENNINGHAM, Rachael Patricia | Director | 2024-09-01 | Jun 1971 | British |
| LERWILL, Paul | Director | 2024-09-01 | Oct 1955 | British |
| MANNING, Frances Catherine, Mrs. | Director | 2022-09-20 | Sep 1961 | British |
| NEWMAN, Mary Elizabeth | Director | 2024-09-01 | Jan 1958 | British |
| ROBINS, Claire Elizabeth | Director | 2024-09-01 | Aug 1967 | British |
| STRAZZA, Deborah Jane | Director | 2018-09-19 | Feb 1965 | British |
| WEBSTER, Paul Oliver | Director | 2024-09-01 | Jul 1952 | British |
Show 49 resigned officers
| Name | Role | Appointed | Resigned |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHAW, Julia Suzanne | Secretary | 2011-05-24 | 2023-03-31 |
| ALLDAY, Mark, Mr. | Director | 2016-11-17 | 2017-07-05 |
| BRIGHTON, Thomas Robert, Mr. | Director | 2022-04-21 | 2023-03-01 |
| BULLEN, Susan Jane | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2012-05-09 |
| CANFOR-DUMAS, Alexander Saul | Director | 2011-03-08 | 2011-10-04 |
| CHOHAN, Clotilde Dominique Bernadette | Director | 2015-11-06 | 2017-07-05 |
| CHOUHAN, Naresh | Director | 2018-09-19 | 2019-11-30 |
| CLAMP, David Leslie | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2014-11-28 |
| CLARKE, Graham Charles, Rev | Director | 2018-01-29 | 2018-02-21 |
| COMNINOS, Gregory James | Director | 2013-11-26 | 2023-08-31 |
| COOPER, Stephanie Jean | Director | 2011-05-24 | 2014-06-24 |
| COPLAND, Geoffrey Malcolm, Dr | Director | 2018-01-29 | 2018-02-21 |
| COX, Anna | Director | 2012-10-09 | 2017-07-05 |
| DAYMOND, Nicholas Joseph | Director | 2018-01-29 | 2022-04-26 |
| GARLAND, Anne | Director | 2013-09-27 | 2017-07-05 |
| GIBBONS, Duncan Alan Hugh | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2019-08-31 |
| HAY, Karen Rose | Director | 2011-10-07 | 2015-10-06 |
| HEAD, Judith | Director | 2015-11-06 | 2017-07-05 |
| HEBB, Sarah | Director | 2013-01-17 | 2016-10-11 |
| HOULDEN, Rachel Catherine | Director | 2014-12-05 | 2017-07-05 |
| IRWIN, Ann Elizabeth | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2019-08-31 |
| JONES, Joanna | Director | 2016-02-05 | 2017-07-05 |
| JONES, Peter, Mr. | Director | 2020-03-17 | 2021-10-11 |
| KEEN, Linda Marion | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2024-05-08 |
| KENNEDY, David George Richard | Director | 2018-09-19 | 2022-02-15 |
| LANE, Verity | Director | 2012-06-01 | 2012-12-21 |
| LASCELLES, Simon | Director | 2022-04-21 | 2022-07-18 |
| LEAMING, Warren | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2013-09-23 |
| LEIGH, Darren Peter | Director | 2014-10-02 | 2017-07-05 |
| LEINSTER, Norman Kennedy | Director | 2018-03-21 | 2024-08-31 |
| LEINSTER, Norman Kennedy | Director | 2011-03-08 | 2013-11-20 |
| LETANKA, Flora, Lady | Director | 2017-07-05 | 2018-02-21 |
| LOUKES, Jeremy Paul | Director | 2018-01-29 | 2024-12-09 |
| LYONS, Anne | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2011-09-20 |
| PAGE, Christine | Director | 2012-05-18 | 2016-04-19 |
| PEACOCK, Rachael | Director | 2016-06-08 | 2017-07-05 |
| PETERS, Richard Mark Oakes | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2012-05-15 |
| PETERSEN, Martin | Director | 2013-03-04 | 2015-09-15 |
| RODEA, James Leslie, Mr. | Director | 2020-11-19 | 2025-08-31 |
| SELHI, Surinderjit Singh | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2012-11-20 |
| SNELLING, Robert Mark | Director | 2012-11-20 | 2017-07-05 |
| SNOOK, Paul | Director | 2024-09-01 | 2025-08-31 |
| SPRINGALL, Richard Kelvin | Director | 2018-09-19 | 2021-11-30 |
| SWEET, Jonathan William Edward, Mr. | Director | 2020-11-19 | 2024-08-31 |
| SYKES, Andrew Jeremy | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2017-06-14 |
| THEI, Penelope Ann | Director | 2011-03-08 | 2021-06-26 |
| THOMAS, Keith | Director | 2011-09-23 | 2014-06-24 |
| THOMPSON, Mark Anthony, Dr | Director | 2011-07-05 | 2012-10-09 |
| WRIGHT, James Robert | Director | 2011-02-09 | 2021-07-20 |
Ownership
Persons with significant control
Filing timeline
Last 20 of 163 total filings
Material constitutional events — rename, articles re-file, resolution
- 2024-08-14 CERTNM Certificate change of name company
- 2024-08-14 NE01 Change of name exemption
- 2024-08-14 CONNOT Change of name notice
| Date | Type | Category | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-03 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with updates | |
| 2026-01-15 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2025-09-02 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-09-02 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2025-04-02 | CS01 | confirmation-statement | Confirmation statement with no updates | |
| 2025-01-14 | AA | accounts | Accounts with accounts type group | |
| 2024-12-17 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-12-17 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-12-16 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-12-16 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-12-16 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-12-16 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-12-16 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-12-16 | AP01 | officers | Appoint person director company with name date | |
| 2024-12-11 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-12-11 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-12-11 | TM01 | officers | Termination director company with name termination date | |
| 2024-08-14 | CERTNM | change-of-name | Certificate change of name company | |
| 2024-08-14 | NE01 | change-of-name | Change of name exemption | |
| 2024-08-14 | CONNOT | change-of-name | Change of name notice |
Public-record activity
Raw counts from Companies House — last 12–24 months
- Filings
- 4
- Capital events
- 0
- Officers appointed
- 0
- Officers resigned
- 2
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
+59.6%
£37,967,000 £60,588,000
-
Cash
+30.3%
£8,558,000 £11,155,000
-
Net assets
+50.3%
£76,604,000 £115,111,000
-
Employees
+29.9%
840 1,091
-
Wages
+54.3%
£21,388,000 £33,009,000
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