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Score of 93.15/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE exhibits a strong trend of prompt payments, with an average payment time of 19 days, indicating consistent settlement well within standard 30-day terms. A significant 88% of invoices are consistently paid within 30 days, reflecting a reliable and favorable payment trajectory for the vast majority of transactions.
While most payments are prompt, 12% of invoices are paid late, with 9% settling between 31-60 days and 3% exceeding 60 days, introducing a minor degree of payment unpredictability for a subset of transactions. This indicates a low-to-moderate risk of occasional, extended payment delays that could marginally impact a supplier's cash flow predictability for a small portion of their invoices.
THE EDUCATION ALLIANCE generally represents a low payment risk for suppliers, making them a favorable partner given their impressive average 19-day payment cycle. Suppliers should factor in the 12% late payment rate, considering robust invoice tracking or discussing clear payment terms to mitigate minor cash flow risks for these infrequent occurrences.
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 | 23 | 77% | 18% | 5% | 23% |
| 01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 25 Sept 2025 | 16 | 91% | 6% | 3% | 9% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 24 Mar 2025 | 19 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 12% |
| 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 25 Sept 2024 | 20 | 86% | 10% | 4% | 14% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 25 Mar 2024 | 22 | 81% | 13% | 6% | 19% |
| 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 28 Sept 2023 | 17 | 87% | 11% | 2% | 13% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 28 Mar 2023 | 20 | 81% | 14% | 5% | 19% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 22 Sept 2022 | 17 | 87% | 11% | 2% | 13% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 18 Mar 2022 | 20 | 81% | 14% | 5% | 19% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 20 Sept 2021 | 17 | 88% | 9% | 3% | 12% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 18 Mar 2021 | 24 | 78% | 13% | 9% | 22% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 29 Oct 2020 | 23 | 80% | 16% | 4% | 20% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | 23 Mar 2020 | 22 | 77% | 18% | 5% | 23% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 27 Nov 2019 | 18 | 83% | 15% | 2% | 17% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 02 May 2019 | 19 | 83% | 13% | 4% | 17% |
| 01 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | 27 Sept 2018 | 16 | 90% | 8% | 2% | 10% |
| 01 Sept 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | 13 Mar 2018 | 23 | 78% | 16% | 6% | 22% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Standard Terms and Conditions in place, Standard payment period is 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
All disputes/complaints are dealt with by school's finance departments in the first instance. If necessary the dispute/complaint is escalated to a school's Finance Manager/Assistant Director of Finance. As a last resort any disputes/complaints are investigated by the Trust's Finance Director
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
The Education Alliance is a multi-academy trust operating a group of schools in East Yorkshire and Hull. It was established in 2015, growing from South Hunsley School and Sixth Form to include primary, secondary and infant schools such as Malet Lambert, Driffield School, The Snaith School, North Cave CE Primary, Howden Junior and Infant Schools, Wilberfoss CE Primary and Naburn CE Primary. Alongside its ten schools, the trust runs Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training, a School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider based in East Yorkshire, preparing new primary and secondary teachers. The registered company is the charitable trust body overseeing this group of academies and teacher training provision, rather than a single school itself.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: southhunsley.org.uk · southhunsley.org.uk