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Registered number: 00064556
Cottesmore School Limited
Annual Report and Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Cottesmore School Limited
Company Information
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Mrs C E Rogerson (appointed 17 October 2024)
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Cottesmore School Limited
Contents
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Independent Auditors' Report
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Statement of Comprehensive Income
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Statement of Changes in Equity
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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The following pages do not form part of the statutory financial statements:
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Detailed Profit and Loss Account and Summaries
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Cottesmore School Limited
Strategic Report
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
The Directors present their strategic report for the year ended 31 August 2025.
The results set out in the attached financial statements show a profit for the year ended 31 August 2025 of £238,558 (2024: £191,643). Income increased by 5.4%. Overheads also increased by 4.7%.
The Directors are satisfied with progress in the financial period.
Principal risks and uncertainties
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The principal risks and uncertainties facing the School include compliance with safeguarding requirements, reputational risk, increasing regulatory and governance demands, the impact of taxation, exposure to cyber crime, and inflationary cost pressures. The Directors and Governors review these risks on a regular basis and have implemented appropriate systems and controls to manage and mitigate them. The Directors are satisfied that, where necessary, adequate measures are in place to reduce the likelihood and potential impact of the principal risks identified.
Financial key performance indicators
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The key performance indicators (KPIs) of the company are fees per pupil and staff costs per pupil. These KPIs are monitored regularly by the Directors.
Other key performance indicators
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The Directors also closely and rigorously monitor parent satisfaction and pupil attainment.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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Mr T F Rogerson
Director
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Cottesmore School Limited
Directors' Report
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Directors' responsibilities statement
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The directors are responsible for preparing the Strategic Report, the Directors' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland'. Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the profit or loss of the Company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
∙select suitable accounting policies for the Company's financial statements and then apply them consistently;
∙make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
∙prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The directors are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the Company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements and other information included in Directors' Reports may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of a private preparatory school for boys and girls.
The profit for the year, after taxation, amounted to £238,558 (2024 - £191,643).
The dividends paid during the year are shown in the Statement of Changes in Equity.
The directors who served during the year were:
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Mrs C E Rogerson (appointed 17 October 2024)
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Cottesmore School Limited
Directors' Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Disclosure of information to auditors
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Each of the persons who are directors at the time when this Directors' Report is approved has confirmed that:
∙so far as the director is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the Company's auditors are unaware, and
∙the director has taken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a director in order to be aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Company's auditors are aware of that information.
Post balance sheet events
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There have been no significant events affecting the Company since the year end.
The audit registration of Kreston Reeves LLP was transferred to Kreston Reeves Audit LLP on 6 October 2025. Kreston Reeves Audit LLP were formally appointed as auditor to the company 20 November 2025.
The auditors, Kreston Reeves Audit LLP, will be proposed for reappointment in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006.
This report was approved by the board and signed on its behalf.
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Mr T F Rogerson
Director
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Cottesmore School Limited
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Cottesmore School Limited
We have audited the financial statements of Cottesmore School Limited (the 'Company') for the year ended 31 August 2025, which comprise the Statement of Comprehensive Income, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows, the Statement of Changes in Equity and the related notes, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
∙give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31 August 2025 and of its profit for the year then ended;
∙have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
∙have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the United Kingdom, including the Financial Reporting Council's Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
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In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
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 Company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report other than the financial statements and our Auditors' Report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Cottesmore School Limited (continued)
Opinion on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
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In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:
∙the information given in the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
∙the Strategic Report and the Directors' Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
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In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Strategic Report or the Directors' Report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
∙adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
∙the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
∙certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
∙we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
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As explained more fully in the Directors' Responsibilities Statement set out on page 2, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the Company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the Company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Cottesmore School Limited (continued)
Auditors' responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
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Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an Auditors' Report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Capability of the audit in detecting irregularities, including fraud
Based on our understanding of the company and industry, and through discussion with the directors and other management (as required by auditing standards), we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to safeguarding, health and safety, employment law, General Data Protection Regulations and anti-bribery. We considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006, taxation and pension legislation. We communicated identified laws and regulations throughout our team and remained alert to any indications of non-compliance throughout the audit. We evaluated management’s incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements (including the risk of override of controls) and determined that the principal risks were related to management bias in accounting estimates and judgemental areas of the financial statements. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team included:
∙Discussions with management and assessment of known or suspected instances of non-compliance with
laws and regulations and fraud;
∙Assessment of identified fraud risk factors;
∙Identifying and assessing the design effectiveness of controls that management has in place to prevent
and detect fraud;
∙Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in its significant accounting estimates;
∙Confirmation of related parties with management, and review of transactions throughout the period to
identify any previously undisclosed transactions with related parties outside the normal course of
business;
∙Performing analytical procedures with automated data analytics tools to identify any unusual or
unexpected relationships, including related party transactions, that may indicate risks of material
misstatement due to fraud;
∙Reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance;
∙Review of significant and unusual transactions and evaluation of the underlying financial rationale
supporting the transactions; and
∙Identifying and testing journal entries, in particular any manual entries made at the year end for financial
statement preparation.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities, including those leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance. The risk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Independent Auditors' Report to the Members of Cottesmore School Limited (continued)
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgement and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:
∙Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control.
∙Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion of the effectiveness of the Company's internal control.
∙Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the directors.
∙Conclude on the appropriateness of the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the Company's ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our Auditors' Report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our Auditors' Report. However, future events or conditions may cause the Company to cease to continue as a going concern.
∙Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation.
We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.
This report is made solely to the Company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditors' Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's members, as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Lucy Hammond BSc FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of
Kreston Reeves Audit LLP
Statutory Auditor
Horsham
29 April 2026
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Cottesmore School Limited
Statement of Comprehensive Income
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Interest receivable and similar income
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Profit for the financial year
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There were no recognised gains and losses for 2025 or 2024 other than those included in the statement of comprehensive income.
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There was no other comprehensive income for 2025 (2024:£NIL).
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The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Registered number: 00064556
Balance Sheet
As at 31 August 2025
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Debtors: amounts falling due within one year
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Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
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Total assets less current liabilities
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Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
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Provisions for liabilities
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The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the board and were signed on its behalf by:
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Mr T F Rogerson
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The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Statement of Changes in Equity
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Comprehensive income for the year
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Dividends: Equity capital
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Comprehensive income for the year
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Dividends: Equity capital
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The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Statement of Cash Flows
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Cash flows from operating activities
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Profit for the financial year
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Depreciation of tangible assets
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(Increase)/decrease in stocks
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(Increase)/decrease in debtors
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(Decrease)/increase in creditors
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Net cash (used)/generated from operating activities
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Cash flows from investing activities
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Purchase of tangible fixed assets
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Net cash generated/(used) from investing activities
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Cash flows from financing activities
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Net cash used in financing activities
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Net (decrease)/increase in cash and cash equivalents
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Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year
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Cash and cash equivalents at the end of year comprise:
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The notes on pages 12 to 23 form part of these financial statements.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Cottesmore School Limited (00064556) is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Floor 2, Springfield House, Springfield Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2RG.
The company's principal activity during the year continued to be that of a private preparatory school for boys and girls.
2.Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation of financial statements
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The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention unless otherwise specified within these accounting policies and in accordance with Financial Reporting Standard 102, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and the Companies Act 2006.
These financial statements are presented in sterling and rounded to the nearest £1.
The preparation of financial statements in compliance with FRS 102 requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It also requires management to exercise judgement in applying the Company's accounting policies.
The following principal accounting policies have been applied:
Turnover represents fees from the provision of education. Fees received for education to be provided in future years are carried forward as deferred income.
School hire, swimming pool hire, rental income, investment income and donations are accounted for in the period in which they are receivable.
The Directors assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate and whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the School to continue as a going concern. Having reviewed the expected ongoing demand for pupil places and its future projected cash flows, the Directors have a reasonable expectation that the School has adequate resources to continue its activities for the foreseeable future. The Directors have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for a period of twelve months from finalisation of these financial statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
Tangible fixed assets under the cost model are stated at historical cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Historical cost includes expenditure that is directly attributable to bringing the asset to the location and condition necessary for it to be capable of operating in the manner intended by management.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight line and reducing balance methods shown below..
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
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reducing balance / 20 years straight line
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The assets' residual values, useful lives and depreciation methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospectively if appropriate, or if there is an indication of a significant change since the last reporting date.
Gains and losses on disposals are determined by comparing the proceeds with the carrying amount and are recognised in profit or loss.
Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and net realisable value, being the estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost is based on the cost of purchase on a first in, first out basis. Work in progress and finished goods include labour and attributable overheads.
At each balance sheet date, stocks are assessed for impairment. If stock is impaired, the carrying amount is reduced to its selling price less costs to complete and sell. The impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss.
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Cash and cash equivalents
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Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty on notice of not more than 24 hours. Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash with insignificant risk of change in value.
In the Statement of Cash Flows, cash and cash equivalents are shown net of bank overdrafts that are repayable on demand and form an integral part of the Company's cash management.
Equity dividends are recognised when they become legally payable. Interim equity dividends are recognised when paid. Final equity dividends are recognised when approved by the shareholders at an annual general meeting.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
The Company only enters into basic financial instrument transactions that result in the recognition of
financial assets and liabilities like trade and other debtors and creditors, loans from banks and other
third parties, loans to related parties and investments in ordinary shares.
Financial assets that are measured at cost and amortised cost are assessed at the end of each
reporting period for objective evidence of impairment. If objective evidence of impairment is found, an
impairment loss is recognised in the Statement of Comprehensive Income.
For financial assets measured at cost less impairment, the impairment loss is measured as the
difference between an asset's carrying amount and best estimate of the recoverable amount, which is an approximation of the amount that the Company would receive for the asset if it were to be sold at
the balance sheet date.
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Operating leases: the Company as lessee
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Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to profit or loss on a straight-line basis over the lease term.
Interest income is recognised in profit or loss using the effective interest method.
Defined contribution pension plan
The Company operates two defined contribution plans for its employees. A defined contribution plan is a pension plan under which the Company pays fixed contributions into a separate entity. Once the contributions have been paid the Company has no further payment obligations.
The contributions are recognised as an expense in profit or loss when they fall due. Amounts not paid are shown in accruals as a liability in the Balance Sheet. The assets of the plans are held separately from the Company in independently administered funds.
Multi-employer pension plan
The Company is a member of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) a multi-employer defined benefit plan. Where it is not possible for the Company to obtain sufficient information to enable it to account for the plan as a defined benefit plan, it accounts for the plan as a defined contribution plan.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
2.Accounting policies (continued)
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Current and deferred taxation
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The tax expense for the year comprises current and deferred tax. Tax is recognised in profit or loss except that a charge attributable to an item of income and expense recognised as other comprehensive income or to an item recognised directly in equity is also recognised in other comprehensive income or directly in equity respectively.
The current income tax charge is calculated on the basis of tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date in the countries where the Company operates and generates income.
Deferred tax balances are recognised in respect of all timing differences that have originated but not reversed by the balance sheet date, except that:
∙The recognition of deferred tax assets is limited to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits; and
∙Any deferred tax balances are reversed if and when all conditions for retaining associated tax allowances have been met.
Deferred tax balances are not recognised in respect of permanent differences except in respect of business combinations, when deferred tax is recognised on the differences between the fair values of assets acquired and the future tax deductions available for them and the differences between the fair values of liabilities acquired and the amount that will be assessed for tax. Deferred tax is determined using tax rates and laws that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the balance sheet date.
A liability is recognised to the extent of any unused holiday pay entitlement which is accrued at the balance sheet date and carried forward to future periods. This is measured at the undiscounted salary cost of the future holiday entitlement so accrued at the balance sheet date.
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An analysis of turnover by class of business is as follows:
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All turnover arose within the United Kingdom.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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The operating profit is stated after charging:
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During the year, the Company obtained the following services from the Company's auditors:
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Fees payable to the Company's auditors for the audit of the Company's financial statements
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Fees payable to a fellow group entity of the company's auditors for non-audit services
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Staff costs, including directors' remuneration, were as follows:
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Employer pension contributions
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The average monthly number of employees, including the directors, during the year was as follows:
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Average number of employees
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The key management personnel of the company is comprised of solely the directors.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Company contributions to defined contribution pension schemes
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Directors' remuneration relates to 3 paid directors (2024 - 1).
During the year retirement benefits were accruing to 2 directors (2024 - 1) in respect of defined contribution pension schemes.
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The highest paid director received remuneration of £135,189 (2024 - £118,423).
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The value of the Company's contributions paid to a defined contribution pension scheme in respect of the highest paid director amounted to £35,812 (2024 - £26,115).
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Current tax on profits for the year
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Origination and reversal of timing differences
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
8.Taxation (continued)
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Factors affecting tax charge for the year
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The tax assessed for the year is higher than (2024 - higher than) the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%). The differences are explained below:
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Profit on ordinary activities before tax
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Profit on ordinary activities multiplied by standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25% (2024 - 25%)
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Expenses not deductible for tax purposes, other than goodwill amortisation and impairment
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Capital allowances for year in excess of depreciation
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Remeasurement of taxation for changes in tax rates
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Total tax charge for the year
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Prepayments and accrued income
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Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
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Other taxation and social security
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Fees and extras in advance
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Accruals and deferred income
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Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Charged to profit or loss
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The provision for deferred taxation is made up as follows:
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Accelerated capital allowances
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Allotted, called up and fully paid
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1,220,700 Ordinary A, C1, C2, E1, E2, F1, F2, G1, G2 shares of 1p each (2024 12,207 Ordinary A, C, D, E, F, G shares of £1 each)
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During the year the existing shares were redesignated from £1 Ordinary shares to £0.01 Ordinary shares. The 56,300 C ordinary shares were redesignated to 56,300 C1 ordinary shares. The 56,300 E ordinary shares were redesignated to 56,300 E1 ordinary shares. The 56,300 F ordinary shares were redesignated to 56,300 F1 ordinary shares. The 56,300 G ordinary shares were redesignated to 56,300 G1 ordinary shares. Furthermore, 873,100 A Ordinary shares were redesignated as 218,275 C2 Ordinary shares, 218,275 E2 Ordinary shares, 218,275 F2 Ordinary shares and 218,275 G2 ordinary shares. The A, C1, E1, F1 and G1 ordinary shares all have full voting, income and capital rights. The F1 shares have an additional executive consent right as set out in the Articles. The C2, E2, F2, and G2 ordinary shares have rights to income and capital but no voting rights.
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Profit and loss account
The profit and loss account represents cumulative profits and losses, net of dividends and other adjustments.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Defined contribution pension scheme
The company operates two defined contribution pension schemes. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the company in independently administered funds. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the company to the funds and amounted to £387,782 (2024: £131,529). Contributions totalling £39,341 (2024: £34,013) were payable to the funds at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
Teachers' pension scheme
The company participates in the Teachers' Pension Scheme (England and Wales) ("the TPS") for some of its teaching staff. The Scheme is closed to new teachers. The TPS is an unfunded multi-employer defined benefits pension scheme governed by The Teachers' Pensions Regulations 2010 and, from 1 April 2014, the Teachers' Pension Scheme Regulations 2014. Members contribute on a "pay as you go" basis with contributions from members and the employer being credited to the Exchequer. Retirement and other pension benefits are paid by public funds provided by Parliament.
The employer contribution rate is set by the Secretary of State following scheme valuations undertaken by the Government Actuary's Department. The most recent actuarial valuations of the TPS was prepared as at 31 March 2020 and the Valuation Report, which was published in October 2023, confirmed that the employer contribution rate for the TPS would increase from 23.6% to 28.6% from 1 April 2024. Employers are also required to pay a scheme administration levy of 0.08% giving a total employer contribution rate of 28.68%
The pension charge for the year includes contributions payable to the TPS of £53,835 (2024: £202,790). At the balance sheet date contributions of £4,506 (2024: £4,506) were due to the scheme and are included within creditors.
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Commitments under operating leases
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At 31 August 2025 the Company had future minimum lease payments due under non-cancellable operating leases for each of the following periods:
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Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
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Cottesmore School Limited
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Related party transactions
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T Rogerson
(Director and shareholder)
During the year the company continued to provide an interest free loan to this director. At the Balance Sheet date the amount owed to the company was £3,753 (2024: £15,442). This will be repaid post year end.
During the year, children of this director attended the school. Fees and disbursements totalling £65,567 were charged, less staff discount. At the Balance Sheet date the amount owed to the company was £4,965 (2024: £3,751).
C A Rogerson
(Director and shareholder)
During the year the company provided an interest free loan to this director. At the Balance Sheet date the amount owed to the company was £4,279 (2024: £Nil). This will be repaid post year end.
C E Rogerson
(Director)
During the year the company provided an interest free loan to this director. At the Balance Sheet date the amount owed to the company was £471 (2024: £Nil). This will be repaid post year end.
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Cottesmore School Limited
Detailed profit and loss account
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Tax on profit on ordinary activities
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Cottesmore School Limited
Schedule to the Detailed Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Cottesmore School Limited
Schedule to the Detailed Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
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Directors national insurance
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Travelling and motor expenses
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Telecommunications and postage
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Advertising and agency fees
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Property repairs and maintenance
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Depreciation - plant and machinery
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Depreciation - motor vehicles
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Depreciation - fixtures and fittings
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Housekeeping and provisions
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Sunday activities and trips
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Books, teaching materials, printing and stationery
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Pre VAT registration input VAT recovery less irrecoverable VAT
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Cottesmore School Limited
Schedule to the Detailed Accounts
For the Year Ended 31 August 2025
Administration expenses (continued)
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