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Score of 82.72/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
THE SPRING PARTNERSHIP TRUST typically processes payments within an average of 25 days. While a majority (67%) are settled within 30 days, a significant 31% fall into the 31-60 day window. This indicates a bifurcated payment pattern rather than consistent rapid payment across all transactions.
The spread of payments, with nearly one-third taking 31-60 days, introduces a degree of unpredictability for cash flow management. Although only 2% of payments are classified as late (over 60 days), this small percentage still represents a definite, albeit low, credit risk. Suppliers should anticipate that a considerable portion of invoices may not be paid within the typical 30-day term.
THE SPRING PARTNERSHIP TRUST presents a moderately reliable payment profile, with most invoices paid reasonably quickly. Key decision factors for suppliers include preparing for the notable possibility of 31-60 day payment cycles, which could impact short-term liquidity. Risk mitigation could involve offering tiered payment terms or adjusting working capital forecasts to account for the slower segment of payments.
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 | 26 | 63% | 35% | 2% | 37% |
| 01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 22 Oct 2025 | 25 | 67% | 31% | 2% | 2% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 01 Jul 2025 | 25 | 71% | 26% | 3% | 3% |
| 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 06 Jan 2025 | 20 | 86% | 14% | 0% | 8% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 18 Mar 2024 | 18 | 88% | 12% | 0% | 12% |
| 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 23 Nov 2023 | 20 | 81% | 18% | 1% | 19% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 07 Jun 2023 | 22 | 78% | 22% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 12 Jan 2023 | 19 | 85% | 14% | 1% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 29 Apr 2022 | 19 | 85% | 14% | 1% | 0% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 12 Oct 2021 | 19 | 89% | 10% | 1% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 20 May 2021 | 19 | 87% | 12% | 1% | 0% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 10 Oct 2020 | 14 | 95% | 5% | 0% | 5% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | 10 Oct 2020 | 18 | 84% | 15% | 0% | 0% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 21 Nov 2019 | 17 | 88% | 11% | 1% | 11% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 16 May 2019 | 14 | 90% | 9% | 1% | 10% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Most of our supplier contracts have a 30 day payment term.
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
Contact will be initiated by telephone and/or email, an escalated as appropriate within the Trust.
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 Spring Partnership Trust is a multi-academy trust operating as a company limited by guarantee, registered at Elmstead Wood Primary School in Mottingham, London. It runs primary education provision, including Elmstead Wood Primary School, which describes itself as proud to be part of Spring Trust. The trust oversees school governance, curriculum delivery and admissions across its member schools, providing state primary education for pupils in its area. Evidence confirms the registered company is the legal entity behind the school, with the school operating under the trust's oversight rather than as an independent body. No further group-wide activities beyond running schools are described in the available evidence.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: elmsteadwoodprimary.co.uk · elmsteadwoodprimary.co.uk