Here's a side-by-side view of payment performance in the education sector:
While the education sector maintains a relatively strong payment performance, the 0.9-point decrease between 2024 and 2025 suggests a minor weakening of payment practices. The notable drop in the number of companies surveyed, from 227 to 179, could indicate consolidation within the education sector or a shift in the types of organizations being assessed, potentially impacting the overall average score. If you're experiencing late payments, use our late payment calculator to understand your potential losses.
Summary: In the education sector, payment performance saw a slight reduction from an average score of 81.2 in 2024 to 80.3 in 2025.
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The UK agriculture sector is significantly outperforming the UK average for payment practices, suggesting a degree of fi
The year-on-year decline of 0.1 points, while statistically insignificant, suggests a stagnation in payment performance
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