Cognita Schools Limited

Reference number: 835771

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Appointed representative

This firm does not hold FCA authorisation of its own. It acts under a principal firm, which is legally responsible for its regulated business.

Responsible principal firm

Premium Credit Limited Reference number: 702718 Authorised View firm →
What does this mean?
  • An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct.
  • Cognita Schools Limited (FRN 835771) is an AR of Premium Credit Limited (FRN 702718). When you use Cognita Schools's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm.
  • Example: if you take financial advice from Cognita Schools, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances.
  • 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.

Identity

Check their details

Compare these against whatever you were given. Scammers clone real firm names and reference numbers but use their own phone number and website, so a detail that does not match the register is the clearest warning sign there is.

Also trades as 15 other names
  • Alleyn’s Regents Park
  • Breaside Preparatory
  • Brighton College Preparatory Kensington
  • Charterhouse Square School
  • Colchester High School
  • Downsend Pre-Prep School
  • Downsend Pre-Prep School, Ashtead
  • Downsend Pre-Prep School, Leatherhead
  • Downsend School Leatherhead
  • Glenesk School
  • King's School and Nursery
  • North Bridge House Nursery School
  • North Bridge House Pre-Preparatory School London
  • North Bridge House Senior School & Sixth Form Canonbury
  • Salcombe Preparatory School

Company details

From the company's Companies House record.

Concerns on the company record

  • Accounts are overdue at Companies House.
Company number
02313425
Company status
Active
Company type
Private limited company
Incorporated
4 November 1988 (37 years old)
Registered office
Seebeck House One Seebeck Place, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 8FR
Nature of business
  • Pre-primary education (SIC 85100)
  • Primary education (SIC 85200)
  • General secondary education (SIC 85310)

Current directors and secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed
Jayne Koh Pinchbeck Director Dec 1980 10 Dec 2018
Michael John Drake Director Oct 1963 1 Feb 2022
Oliver Charles William Williams Director Apr 1983 8 Feb 2023
EMW SECRETARIES LIMITED Corporate secretary Not published 7 Feb 2005

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Activities and protection

What they can do, and how you are protected

  • Protection through the principal firm
    Protection 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: You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.

Track record

FCA actions and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action, and no complaints recorded with the Ombudsman.

Names it no longer trades under

This firm has retired 23 trading names. If you were contacted under one of these, the name did belong to this firm, but check the current details above before going ahead.

Show the retired names
  • Akeley Wood Junior School
  • Akeley Wood Senior School
  • Clifton Lodge School
  • Cumnor House School for Boys
  • Cumnor House School for Girls
  • Duncombe School
  • Hendon Preparatory School
  • Huddersfield Grammar School
  • Hydesville Tower School
  • Kingscourt School
  • Long Close School
  • Meoncross School
  • Milbourne Lodge Preparatory School
  • North Bridge House Preparatory School London
  • North Bridge House Senior School Hampstead
  • Oakfields Preparatory School
  • Oakleigh House School
  • Oxford House School
  • Polam School
  • Quniton House School
  • St Clare's School
  • St Margaret's Preparatory School
  • St Mary's School Preparatory School

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Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Is Cognita Schools Limited FCA authorised?
Cognita Schools Limited (FRN 835771) is not directly authorised. It is an appointed representative acting under the responsibility of a directly authorised principal firm.
What does appointed representative mean for Cognita Schools?
An appointed representative (AR) can carry out regulated financial services, but is not directly authorised by the FCA. A principal firm holds the authorisation and is legally responsible for the AR's conduct. Cognita Schools Limited (FRN 835771) is an AR of Premium Credit Limited (FRN 702718). When you use Cognita Schools's services, the FCA authorisation sits with the principal firm. Example: if you take financial advice from Cognita Schools, complaints and compensation usually follow the same rules as dealing with the principal, but this depends on the product and your circumstances. 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.
Is my money safe with Cognita Schools?
Protection works through Premium Credit Limited, the principal firm responsible for Cognita Schools's regulated activity. FSCS cover and the Financial Ombudsman Service apply as they would to the principal.
Is Cognita Schools a scam or clone?
Cognita Schools is a genuine FCA-listed firm. However, scammers sometimes clone authorised firms. Always check that the contact details you were given match those on the FCA register before sending money or sharing information.
What is Cognita Schools's Firm Reference Number (FRN)?
Cognita Schools's FRN is 835771. You can verify it on the FCA register.