Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) Limited
Reference number: 923142
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Introducer appointed representative
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Responsible principal firm
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- An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own.
- WOODARD SCHOOLS (NOTTINGHAMSHIRE) LIMITED (FRN 923142) introduces customers to Premium Credit Limited (FRN 702718). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not WOODARD SCHOOLS (NOTTINGHAMSHIRE).
- Example: if WOODARD SCHOOLS (NOTTINGHAMSHIRE) refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from WOODARD SCHOOLS (NOTTINGHAMSHIRE) itself.
- Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
Website, phone number and address
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Address
Enquiry Office, Cuthberts Avenue, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3AP, United Kingdom
In the full report: 3 background checks
- When wsnl.co.uk first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
- What kind of line 01909 537100 is
- Who else gives the postcode S80 3AP
Other names (3)
If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.
- Ranby House School Trading name: A name it trades under now.
- Worsop College Trading name: A name it trades under now.
- Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) Ltd Former name: A name it was registered under before.
FCA permissions and consumer protection
- Protection through the principal firmProtection works through Premium Credit Limited, the principal firm responsible for this firm's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
- Complaints Ombudsman, freeYou can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
FCA disciplinary action and complaints
No FCA disciplinary action.
The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.
Companies House record
The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.
- Company number
- 05011039 (opens Companies House in a new tab)
- Company status
- Active
- Company type
- Private limited company
- Incorporated
- 9 January 2004 (22 years old)
- Registered office
- Worksop College, Worksop, Nottinghamshire, S80 3AP
- Nature of business
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- Pre-primary education (SIC 85100)
- Primary education (SIC 85200)
- General secondary education (SIC 85310)
- Technical and vocational secondary education (SIC 85320)
Directors and company secretaries
| Name | Role | Born | Appointed | Other companies |
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| Jason Charles Barnsdale | Director | Sep 1971 | 29 Sep 2018 | 26 other companies |
| Robert William Gilbert Ross | Director | Sep 1982 | 20 May 2020 | 15 other companies |
| Nigel James Porter | Director | Dec 1970 | 20 May 2020 | 2 other companies |
| Malcolm Charles Phillips | Director | May 1959 | 12 Oct 2020 | None |
| Sarah Louise Maskell | Director | Nov 1978 | 16 Aug 2023 | 1 other company |
| Ian Douglas Grout | Director | Jun 1965 | 24 Jan 2024 | 1 other company |
| Richard Stones | Director | Sep 1974 | 9 Jan 2025 | 1 other company |
| David John Knowles (Dr) | Director | Feb 1958 | 14 Jan 2025 | 1 other company |
| Joanne Claire Ladds (Dr) | Director | Jul 1978 | 10 Jun 2025 | None |
| Kerrie Louise Clowes | Director | Apr 1971 | 8 Dec 2025 | None |
| Audre Kristina Schneider | Director | Jul 1968 | 9 Dec 2025 | None |
Other companies run by these 11 directors
A firm is run by people, and their other companies are their track record: what they built, what closed, and anything that failed. It is the check most people never think to make.
- other companies
- 47
- closed down
- 11
- went insolvent
- 1
In the full report: all 47 companies, named
- What each company does, and whether it is still trading
- Which of these 11 directors sit on each board, and since when
- The one that went into liquidation or administration
- All 57 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
Key dates in its history
Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire)’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.
2024
18 December 2024
- Changed its registered name from "Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) Ltd"
FCA register
2020
23 March 2020
- Became an introducer appointed representative
FCA register
2016
6 April 2016
- The Woodard Corporation took control (75–100% of shares)
Companies House
2004
9 January 2004
- Incorporated at Companies House
Companies House
In the full report: all 109 events
- All 109 events in its history (4 shown here)
- Every director appointment and resignation: 103
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Frequently asked questions about this firm
Is Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) Limited FCA authorised?
Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) Limited (FRN 923142) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does introducer appointed representative mean for Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire)?
An introducer appointed representative can only pass your details to its principal firm. It cannot recommend products, give financial advice, or arrange deals on its own. Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) Limited (FRN 923142) introduces customers to Premium Credit Limited (FRN 702718). Any regulated advice or arranging is done by the principal, not Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire). Example: if Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) refers you to a financial adviser, the advice should come from the principal firm, not from Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) itself. Before you proceed, confirm contact details match the official FCA register for both firms. Scammers sometimes clone legitimate AR names and FRNs but use fake phone numbers and websites.
What is Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire)’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 01909 537100 and the website wsnl.co.uk for Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire). If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) a scam or clone?
Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire)?
Protection works through Premium Credit Limited, the principal firm responsible for Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire)'s regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Who owns Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire)?
Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) is owned by The Woodard Corporation, which holds 75–100% of shares, since 6 April 2016.
Who runs Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire)?
Companies House lists 11 directors of Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire): Jason Charles Barnsdale, Robert William Gilbert Ross, Nigel James Porter, Malcolm Charles Phillips, Sarah Louise Maskell, Ian Douglas Grout and 5 more.
How long has Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) been in business?
The company was formed on 9 January 2004.
Does Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) use any other names?
It trades as Ranby House School and Worsop College. It has previously used the name Woodard Schools (Nottinghamshire) Ltd.
Sources and links
- Its entry on the FCA register register.fca.org.uk
- Its Companies House record gov.uk
- Complaints the Financial Ombudsman Service can help with financial-ombudsman.org.uk
- Report a scam to the FCA fca.org.uk