STOCKPORT GRAMMAR SCHOOL

PaymentCheck Score 2025
58Fair
2.6vs last year
#3210 in UK
#94 in Care Services
#242 in North West

Company Information

Company Number
06261525
Registered Address
Stockport Grammar School, Buxton Road, Stockport, Cheshire, SK2 7AF
Status
Active
Employee Count
231
Turnover
£21,808,000
EBITDA
£1,715,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
29 May 2007
Nature of Business
85100 - Pre-primary education
85200 - Primary education
85310 - General secondary education
Industries
Care Services, Education
Region
North West

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
27 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
47%
31-60 Days
52%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms53%

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: 2025-04-04
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 202503 Oct 20253240%58%2%60%
01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 202504 Apr 20252747%52%1%53%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202408 Mar 20243438%58%4%62%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202329 Mar 20233152%45%3%48%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202230 Sept 20223151%46%3%49%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202204 Apr 20223254%42%4%46%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202110 Nov 20213347%48%5%53%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202131 Mar 20213343%53%4%57%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202008 Dec 20203742%48%9%60%
01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 202004 Aug 20203058%39%3%42%
01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 201910 Oct 20193349%47%4%51%
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201922 Mar 20193153%43%4%47%
01 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 201801 Nov 20183547%45%8%55%

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

The School aims to pay all invoices submitted (excluding disputed invoices) within 30 days. Significant contracts including for building work or specialised professional advice are subject to specific payment terms and agreed before the contract commences.

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

N/A

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

30

Dispute Resolution Process

Complaints or concerns relating to payment practices will, in the first instance, be considered and/or investigated by the purchase ledger clerk following receipt. Disputes are handled on a case-by-case basis with appropriate input from the Head of Finance and Bursar as considered necessary. Supplier correspondence relating to invoices, changes to details and complaints should be sent for the attention of The Bursar via email to accounts@stockportgrammar.co.uk or by post.

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

Stockport Grammar School is a co-educational independent school located in Stockport, England. The school offers education for students aged 3-18 years, with a strong focus on academic excellence, personal development, and holistic education.

The school has a comprehensive sustainability program in place, which includes initiatives such as recycling, reducing energy consumption, and promoting sustainable travel. The school also has a student-led Eco Committee, which helps to promote and implement sustainable practices within the school community.

Stockport Grammar School offers a wide range of products and services, including a broad curriculum, extracurricular activities, and pastoral care programs. The school also has a strong focus on music, drama, and sports, providing students with a well-rounded education.

The key people at Stockport Grammar School include the Headmaster, Mr. Andrew Chicken, and a team of dedicated teachers and staff who are committed to providing the best education for their students.

For more information on Stockport Grammar School and their programs, interested individuals can visit their website at www.stockportgrammar.co.uk. The registered office address for the school is Buxton Road, Stockport, SK2 7AF.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£5,917,054
Net Worth
£30,685,973
Total Current Assets
£6,607,685
Total Current Liabilities
£1,885,750

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