NORTHERN SCHOOLS TRUST
Company Information
- Company Number
- 05067702
- Registered Address
- North Liverpool Academy, 120 Heyworth Street, Liverpool, L5 0SQ
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 281
- Turnover
- £16,442,000
- EBITDA
- -£408,000
Additional Details
- Company Type
- Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
- Incorporated On
- 9 March 2004
- Nature of Business
- 85100 - Pre-primary education85200 - Primary education85310 - General secondary education
- Industries
- Education,Professional Services
- Region
- North West
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Performance Reports History
| 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 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 04 Apr 2025 | 23 | 80% | 13% | 7% | 11% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 03 Apr 2024 | 17 | 89% | 9% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 03 Apr 2024 | 17 | 89% | 9% | 2% | 6% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 29 Mar 2023 | 15 | 92% | 6% | 2% | 3% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 18 Oct 2022 | 16 | 89% | 8% | 3% | 6% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 30 Mar 2022 | 13 | 91% | 7% | 2% | 4% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 29 Sept 2021 | 14 | 89% | 8% | 3% | 7% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 25 Mar 2021 | 22 | 74% | 21% | 5% | 9% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Sept 2020 | 29 | 66% | 25% | 9% | 13% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 04 Jul 2019 | 31 | 54% | 41% | 5% | 10% |
| 01 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | 04 Jul 2019 | 34 | 49% | 45% | 6% | 9% |
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
Invoices are paid within 30 day sfollowing the month the invoice is dated unless they are disputed.
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
Dispute Resolution Process
Where disputes cannot be resolved by the school they are escalated to the Director of Finance.
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.
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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
Company Summary
The Northern Schools Trust is an education trust that operates a network of schools in the North of England. They are committed to providing high-quality education for students, as well as promoting sustainability and environmental awareness throughout their schools.
Their sustainability program includes initiatives such as promoting recycling and reducing waste, implementing energy-saving measures, and educating students on environmental issues. They also have a strong focus on promoting healthy lifestyles and promoting well-being for their students and staff.
The trust offers a range of products and services to support their schools, including financial and administrative support, professional development opportunities for staff, and access to a network of educational resources and expertise. They also offer a variety of extracurricular activities and enrichment programs for students to enhance their learning experience.
The key people at Northern Schools Trust include the CEO, responsible for overall management and strategic direction, and the board of trustees, who oversee the trust's activities and ensure they are meeting their objectives. Each school within the trust also has a headteacher and a governing body responsible for the day-to-day management of the school.
For more information on the Northern Schools Trust and their schools, as well as their sustainability program, products, and services, you can visit their website at www.northernschoolstrust.co.uk. Their registered office address is 1 St Peter's Square, Manchester, M2 3AE.
