Industry ranking
Score of 97.43/100 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 Sept 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | 05 Mar 2026 | 9 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 8% |
| 01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 03 Mar 2026 | 8 | 99% | 1% | 0% | 8% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 03 Mar 2026 | 12 | 95% | 4% | 1% | 11% |
| 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 03 Mar 2026 | 12 | 96% | 3% | 1% | 12% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 05 Apr 2024 | 16 | 88% | 7% | 5% | 18% |
| 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 05 Apr 2024 | 18 | 87% | 7% | 6% | 20% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 30 Mar 2023 | 20 | 86% | 8% | 6% | 22% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 14 Dec 2022 | 16 | 89% | 6% | 5% | 20% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 30 Mar 2022 | 15 | 89% | 6% | 5% | 19% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 24 Sept 2021 | 14 | 91% | 6% | 3% | 18% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 10 Mar 2021 | 15 | 88% | 7% | 5% | 21% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 21 Sept 2020 | 15 | 90% | 7% | 3% | 20% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | 24 Mar 2020 | 13 | 93% | 5% | 2% | 18% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 25 Sept 2019 | 12 | 93% | 5% | 2% | 18% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 16 Apr 2019 | 13 | 91% | 7% | 2% | 20% |
| 01 Sept 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | 28 Mar 2018 | 10 | 95% | 3% | 2% | 8% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 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
30
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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
Swale Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust operating a family of 19 primary and secondary schools across Kent, Sussex and Sittingbourne areas. Incorporated in 2010, it runs schools including primary academies, junior and infant schools, and secondary academies such as Meopham School, The Eastbourne Academy and The Whitstable School. The trust describes itself as functioning as one body while preserving each school's individual identity, focusing on education standards, staff professional development and pupil wellbeing. It also offers teacher training routes through School Direct and recruits staff across its schools. As a registered charitable trust, it oversees governance and educational delivery for its member schools rather than operating as a commercial enterprise.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: swale.at