WANDLE LEARNING TRUST

PaymentCheck Score 2025
80Good
vs last year
#1715 in UK
#56 in Care Services
#743 in London

Company Information

Company Number
07655651
Registered Address
Chesterton Primary School, Dagnall Street, London, England, SW11 5DT
Status
Active
Employee Count
364
Turnover
£35,401,000
EBITDA
£8,842,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
2 June 2011
Nature of Business
85100 - Pre-primary education
85200 - Primary education
85310 - General secondary education
Industries
Care Services, Education
Region
London

Time to Pay

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

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
77%
31-60 Days
17%
After 60 Days
6%
Not Paid Within Terms23%

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)

Company Review

Trend Analysis

WANDLE LEARNING TRUST demonstrates a strong trend of timely payments, with an average of 28 days and 77% of invoices settled within 30 days. This indicates a generally efficient payment process and a positive trajectory for consistent on-time performance.

Volatility Analysis

While the majority of payments are prompt, a 23% late payment rate, with 6% extending beyond 60 days, introduces some volatility. Suppliers should be aware of a small but present risk of extended payment terms for a portion of invoices, impacting cash flow predictability.

Summary Analysis

Overall, WANDLE LEARNING TRUST presents a low-to-moderate payment risk, making them a generally reliable partner for suppliers. Key decision factors include the high probability of on-time payment, but suppliers should factor in potential minor delays for a fraction of invoices and consider monitoring initial invoices closely.

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-03-20
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 202520 Mar 20252877%17%6%23%

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 Payment terms are 30 days of the date of a correctly rendered 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

Initially all payment disputes or complaints regarding payment would be addressed to individual schools or business areas and the point of contact would be the finance email address. Escalation of this process if this was ever required would be referred to the Trust finance team via email: finance@wandlelearningtrust.org.uk

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

WANDLE LEARNING TRUST operates as an educational organisation, registered as a Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital, and has been granted the 'Limited' exemption. This company type is characteristic of multi-academy trusts and similar not-for-profit entities focused on the provision and governance of education in the UK.

The company is active, having been incorporated on 2 June 2011, with company number 07655651. Its registered office is located in London, specifically at Chesterton Primary School, Dagnall Street, London, England, SW11 5DT.

Organisations of this nature typically provide comprehensive educational services, including the operation and management of schools. Their primary activities involve delivering curriculum, supporting pupil development, and ensuring high standards of learning across their educational establishments.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£11,700,000
Net Worth
£92,700,000
Total Current Assets
£14,500,000
Total Current Liabilities
£3,700,000

Company Location