Industry ranking
Score of 83.95/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| Reporting Period | Filing Date | Average Time to Pay (days) | Paid within 30 days | Paid 31-60 days | Paid after 60 days | Not Paid within Terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Sept 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | 27 Mar 2026 | 22 | 84% | 14% | 2% | 15% |
| 01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 30 Sept 2025 | 24 | 79% | 18% | 3% | 19% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 25 Mar 2025 | 25 | 81% | 16% | 3% | 20% |
| 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 30 Sept 2024 | 25 | 83% | 14% | 3% | 17% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 18 Mar 2024 | 25 | 80% | 16% | 5% | 18% |
| 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 28 Sept 2023 | 26 | 77% | 20% | 4% | 17% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 23 Mar 2023 | 29 | 71% | 29% | 0% | 21% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 02 Nov 2022 | 30 | 67% | 26% | 7% | 24% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | 29 | 65% | 30% | 5% | 28% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 01 Oct 2021 | 25 | 76% | 20% | 4% | 17% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 29 Mar 2021 | 28 | 67% | 29% | 4% | 16% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Sept 2020 | 29 | 69% | 25% | 6% | 19% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | 11 Mar 2020 | 25 | 72% | 25% | 3% | 14% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 27 Sept 2019 | 25 | 73% | 24% | 3% | 13% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 18 Mar 2019 | 26 | 71% | 26% | 3% | 13% |
| 01 Sept 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | 23 Mar 2018 | 22 | 80% | 18% | 2% | 10% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment period is 30 days from the invoice date, unless otherwise stated on the invoice. Small local suppliers and contractors have shorter payment terms of 7 or 14 days. The 90 days payment period relates to suppliers who need to fulfill their service during the length of the school term.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
No additional information
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
90
Suppliers are provided with an email address and tel number of the Accounts Payable department on the remittances sent via email and credit application forms. The AP department will receive and acknowledge receipt of the disputes within 24h and request any further information and documentation needed to support the dispute. If internal investigation is required the supplier will be informed that this action is being taken and will receive a response within 3 working days. If the supplier is not satisfied with the resolution by the AP department the dispute is escalated to the Financial Controller for further investigation.
Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.
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Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
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During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?
No information available
Stowe School Limited is a private company limited by guarantee that operates Stowe School, a secondary school based in Buckinghamshire. Its registered activity is classified as general secondary education. The company was incorporated in 1923 and previously traded under the name Stowe School, Limited until December 2020, when it adopted its current registered name. It remains an active company governed by a board of directors, filing annual accounts and confirmation statements with Companies House. The entity's core function, as reflected in its registered business classification, is the provision of secondary-level schooling rather than any other commercial or property-related activity.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk