COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST

PaymentCheck Score 2025
94Excellent
0.4vs last year
#536 in UK
#81 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
07552665
Registered Address
King Ethelbert School, Canterbury Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9BL
Status
Active
Employee Count
615
Turnover
£45,967,000
EBITDA
£11,252,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
4 March 2011
Nature of Business
85310 - General secondary education
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
South East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
6 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
96%
31-60 Days
3%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms21%

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: 2024-03-27
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 202507 Oct 2025597%2%1%22%
01 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 202419 Feb 2025796%3%1%23%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202427 Mar 2024696%3%1%21%
01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 202329 Sept 2023895%5%0%24%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202329 Mar 2023798%2%1%21%
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202229 Sept 2022793%7%1%25%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202224 Mar 2022595%3%1%25%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202122 Oct 2021893%6%1%26%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202130 Mar 2021893%6%1%25%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202028 Sept 20201779%17%4%23%
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201927 Mar 20192868%24%8%32%

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

Standard terms are 30 days from receipt of goods or invoice.

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

Dispute Resolution Process

Excluding invoices where there are queries, very few invoices are disputed. Where they are, these are usually escalated to the Chief Finance Officer for resolution.

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

COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST is an educational trust based in the coastal regions of the United Kingdom. It was established in 2015 with the aim of providing high-quality education and opportunities for students in the community.

The trust currently runs five schools, including primary and secondary schools, catering to over 4,000 students. Their primary focus is on providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for their future, both academically and socially.

COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint and promote environmental awareness among their students. They have also established a sustainability program that involves recycling, energy conservation, and community projects.

In addition to their focus on sustainability, the trust also offers a range of products and services to support the education system. This includes teacher training programs, educational resources, and support for students with special needs.

The key people behind COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST are their board of trustees, led by their CEO and Executive Principal, who work together to ensure the trust's vision and values are upheld. The trust also has a team of dedicated staff, including teachers, administrators, and support staff, who work tirelessly to provide the best education for their students.

To learn more about COASTAL ACADEMIES TRUST and their services, you can visit their website at coastalacademiestrust.co.uk. Their registered office address is Coastal Academies Trust, Parkstone Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£5,027,000
Net Worth
£75,618,000
Total Current Assets
£6,523,000
Total Current Liabilities
£2,571,000

Company Location