Industry ranking
Score of 83.72/100 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 Feb 2025 - 31 Jul 2025 | 20 Oct 2025 | 28 | 82% | 15% | 3% | 14% |
| 01 Aug 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 | 23 May 2025 | 26 | 64% | 33% | 3% | 33% |
| 01 Feb 2024 - 31 Jul 2024 | 21 Oct 2024 | 31 | 65% | 33% | 2% | 18% |
| 01 Aug 2023 - 31 Jan 2024 | 05 Jul 2024 | 33 | 49% | 47% | 4% | 32% |
| 01 Feb 2023 - 31 Jul 2023 | 02 Oct 2023 | 30 | 55% | 43% | 2% | 28% |
| 01 Feb 2022 - 31 Jul 2022 | 06 Sept 2022 | 32 | 62% | 37% | 1% | 22% |
| 01 Aug 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 | 26 Apr 2022 | 31 | 59% | 40% | 1% | 23% |
| 01 Feb 2021 - 31 Jul 2021 | 09 Aug 2021 | 29 | 62% | 36% | 2% | 18% |
| 01 Aug 2020 - 31 Jan 2021 | 09 Feb 2021 | 30 | 60% | 39% | 1% | 22% |
| 01 Feb 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 | 11 Aug 2020 | 27 | 70% | 27% | 3% | 16% |
| 01 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 2020 | 05 May 2020 | 27 | 59% | 40% | 1% | 25% |
| 01 Aug 2018 - 31 Jan 2019 | 05 Mar 2019 | 28 | 63% | 33% | 4% | 25% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms for new suppliers are 45 days.
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
60
Disputes are resolved by negotiation involving the relevant parties.
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
Canford School, Limited is the operator of Canford School, an independent co-educational day and boarding school in Wimborne, Dorset, for pupils aged 13 to 18. Founded in 1923, it sits on a 250-acre campus and currently educates around 650 pupils across boarding houses and day provision. The school offers a broad academic curriculum alongside sport, music, drama, art and outdoor activities, and provides careers guidance and sixth-form college options. It has a Christian foundation while welcoming pupils of all faiths and none, and runs bursary and community action programmes. The company is registered as providing general secondary education.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: canford.com