VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST

PaymentCheck Score 2025
88Good
vs last year
#1054 in UK
#184 in South East

Company Information

Company Number
07559256
Registered Address
Invicta Grammar School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DS
Status
Active
Employee Count
758
Turnover
£45,181,000
EBITDA
£5,463,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
10 March 2011
Nature of Business
85200 - Primary education
85310 - General secondary education
85410 - Post-secondary non-tertiary education
Industries
Education
Region
South East

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
89%
31-60 Days
8%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms20%

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: 2025-04-03
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 202503 Apr 20252389%8%3%20%
01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 202306 Sept 20232588%8%4%24%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202221 Mar 20232388%9%3%25%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202230 Mar 20222389%8%3%23%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202101 Dec 20212685%11%4%27%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202107 Jul 20212780%15%5%33%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202007 Jul 20212881%11%8%32%
01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 202007 Jul 20213474%16%10%40%

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

Payment terms are 30 days standard

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

Any complaints will be made to the Finance team and dealt with immediately if the payment terms of 30 days are breached.

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

VALLEY INVICTA ACADEMIES TRUST (VIAT) is a multi-academy trust based in Kent, England. The trust was established in 2012 and currently oversees five primary schools and four secondary schools in the area.

VIAT's main goal is to provide high-quality education to its students, with a focus on academic achievement and personal development. The trust is committed to ensuring that all students have access to a wide range of learning opportunities and are supported to reach their full potential.

As part of their sustainability program, VIAT has implemented various initiatives to reduce their carbon footprint and promote environmental awareness among their students. This includes using renewable energy sources, promoting recycling and waste reduction, and incorporating sustainability into the curriculum.

VIAT offers a variety of products and services to its schools, including support and training for teachers, financial management, and human resources services. They also work closely with local businesses and organizations to provide work experience and apprenticeship opportunities for their students.

The key people at VIAT include the board of directors, led by the CEO Julie Derrick, and a team of experienced educators and professionals who work together to ensure the success of the trust.

For more information about VIAT and their schools, their website address is https://www.viat.org.uk/. Their registered office address is Valley Park School, Huntsman Lane, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 5DT.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£15,310,000
Net Worth
£95,116,000
Total Current Assets
£17,074,000
Total Current Liabilities
£4,252,000

Company Location