STUDY GROUP LIMITED

PaymentCheck Score 2025
67Fair
8.1vs last year
#2659 in UK
#131 in Education
#440 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
02325576
Registered Address
Britannia House, 21 Station Street, Brighton, England, BN1 4DE
Status
Active
Employee Count
792
Turnover
£112,159,000
EBITDA
-£22,549,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private limited Company
Incorporated On
6 December 1988
Nature of Business
85310 - General secondary education
Industries
Education
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
37 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:45 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
42%
31-60 Days
47%
After 60 Days
11%
Not Paid Within Terms0%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-23
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 202523 Jul 20253742%47%11%0%
01 Jul 2024 - 31 Dec 202404 Feb 20253055%43%2%85%
01 Jul 2021 - 31 Dec 202117 Mar 20222086%14%1%49%
01 Jan 2021 - 30 Jun 202117 Aug 20212684%13%3%41%
01 Jul 2020 - 31 Dec 202017 Aug 20212484%14%2%48%
01 Jan 2020 - 30 Jun 202017 Aug 20212481%17%2%59%
01 Jul 2019 - 31 Dec 201917 Aug 20212479%19%2%54%
01 Jan 2019 - 30 Jun 201916 Jul 20192772%25%3%60%
01 Jul 2018 - 31 Dec 201816 Jul 20192575%23%2%66%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Standard contractual payment terms are 45 days. Payments terms are agreed with suppliers in advance of supply. The company will accept supplier terms if the supplier does not agree to the standard terms, for example in the case of subcontractors and individuals. The maximum contractual payments terms are 45 days. For large building / maintenance contracts stage payments and terms are agreed with the supplier in advance

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

45

Dispute Resolution Process

Queries should be emailed to Finance. Queries are monitored and managed by the Accounts Payable team and responded to within 48 hours. Unresolved queries are escalated to the Accounts Payable Manager and subsequently to the Head of Shared Services.

Other Payment Information

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.

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.

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.

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?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

Study Group Limited is a global education company that specializes in providing international students with academic preparation and support to help them succeed in their higher education goals. The company was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Brighton, United Kingdom.

Sustainability is an important focus for Study Group Limited, and the company has a comprehensive sustainability program in place. This includes reducing their carbon footprint through energy-efficient practices, promoting diversity and inclusion, and supporting local communities through various initiatives.

The company offers a range of products and services, including international foundation programs, language courses, and academic support services such as tutoring and writing workshops. These programs are designed to help students improve their academic skills, language proficiency, and cultural understanding to prepare them for success in their higher education journey.

Key people in Study Group Limited include CEO Emma Lancaster, who has been with the company for over 20 years, and Non-Executive Chairman David Leigh, who brings extensive experience in the education industry. The company also has a dedicated team of academic and administrative staff who work together to provide a high-quality learning experience for students.

For more information on Study Group Limited and their services, interested individuals can visit their website at www.studygroup.com. The company's registered office address is located at 1 Billinton Way, Brighton, BN1 4LF, United Kingdom. With a strong focus on sustainability and a wide range of academic support services, Study Group Limited continues to be a leading provider of international education.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£9,846,000
Net Worth
£14,611,000
Total Current Assets
£45,888,000
Total Current Liabilities
£159,544,000

Company Location