NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST

PaymentCheck Score 2025
63Fair
3.0vs last year
#2899 in UK
#92 in Education
#45 in North East

Company Information

Company Number
07189647
Registered Address
Thorp Academy, Main Road, Ryton, England, NE40 3AH
Status
Active
Employee Count
2,012
Turnover
£114,652,000
EBITDA
£3,926,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
15 March 2010
Nature of Business
85200 - Primary education
85310 - General secondary education
Industries
Education,Professional Services
Region
North East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
38 days
Shortest Period:0 days
Longest Period:180 days
Max Contractual:180 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
59%
31-60 Days
32%
After 60 Days
9%
Not Paid Within Terms55%

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: 2025-04-01
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Sept 2024 - 31 Mar 202501 Apr 20253859%32%9%55%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202426 Mar 20243370%25%5%44%
01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 202327 Sept 20233177%19%4%49%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202329 Mar 20233372%22%6%65%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202230 Sept 20223846%46%8%63%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202231 Mar 20225131%50%19%76%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202129 Sept 20211996%3%1%15%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202129 Mar 20211898%1%1%17%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202025 Sept 20201897%2%1%15%
01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 202023 Mar 20202194%5%1%18%
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201911 Mar 20192692%6%2%21%

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

8.4. In consideration of the supply of Goods and/or Services by the Supplier, the Customer shall pay the invoiced amounts within 30 days of the date of a correctly rendered invoice to a bank account nominated in writing by the Supplier.

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

180

Dispute Resolution Process

6.1. If the Supplier fails to deliver the Goods and/or perform the Services by the applicable date, the Customer shall, without limiting or affecting other rightsorremedies available to it, have one or more of the following rights: 6.1.1. to terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Supplier; 6.1.2. to refuse to accept any subsequent performance of the Services and/or delivery of the Goods which the Supplier attempts to make; 6.1.3. to recover from the Supplier any costs incurred by the Customer in obtaining substitute goods and/or services from a third party; 6.1.4. to require a refund from the Supplier of sums paid in advance for Services that the Supplier has not provided and/or Goods that it has not delivered; and 6.1.5. to claim damages for any additional costs, loss or expenses incurred by the Customer which are in any way attributable to the Supplier's failure tomeetsuch dates. 6.2. If the Supplier has delivered Goods that do not comply with the undertakings set out in clause 3.1, then, without limiting or affecting other rights orremediesavailable to it, the Customer shall have one or more of the following rights, whether or not it has accepted the Goods: 6.2.1. to terminate the Contract with immediate effect by giving written notice to the Supplier; 6.2.2. to reject the Goods (in whole or in part) whether or not title has passed and to return them to the Supplier at the Supplier's own risk and expense; 6.2.3. to require the Supplier to repair or replace the rejected Goods, or to provide a full refund of the price of the rejected Goods (if paid); 6.2.4. to refuse to accept any subsequent delivery of the Goods which the Supplier attempts to make; 6.2.5. to recover from the Supplier any expenditure incurred by the Customer in obtaining substitute goods from a third party; and 6.2.6. to claim damages for any additional costs, loss or expenses incurred by the Customer arising from the Supplier's failure to supply Goods in accordancewithclause 3.1. 6.3. These Conditions shall extend to any substituted or remedial services and/or repaired or replacement goods supplied by the Supplier. 6.4. The Customer's rights under the Contract are in addition to its rights and remedies implied by statute and common law.

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

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a leading education trust in the United Kingdom, providing high-quality education to over 20,000 students across the North of England. NET is committed to providing a sustainable and inclusive learning environment for its students, with a focus on academic excellence and personal development.

One of the main activities of NET is managing and operating over 30 academies, including primary, secondary, and special schools. These academies offer a diverse range of educational programs, including traditional academic subjects, vocational courses, and extracurricular activities.

NET also has a strong sustainability program in place, with a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmental awareness among its students. The trust encourages its schools to implement sustainable practices, such as using renewable energy sources and reducing waste.

In addition to its education services, NET also offers a range of products, including teacher training programs, educational resources, and consultancy services. These resources and services are designed to support the professional development of teachers and improve the quality of education within the trust's academies.

The key people at NET include the Chief Executive Officer, the Board of Trustees, and the Senior Leadership Team, who work collaboratively to ensure the success of the trust's educational and sustainability goals.

For more information about Northern Education Trust, including its sustainability initiatives and educational services, visit their website at www.northerneducationtrust.org. Their registered office address is Northern Education Trust, Cobalt Business Exchange, Cobalt Park Way, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE28 9NZ, United Kingdom.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£21,250,000
Net Worth
£159,118,000
Total Current Assets
£25,233,000
Total Current Liabilities
£9,627,000

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