Score of 97.8/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST demonstrates consistently strong payment performance, with an average payment time of just 10 days, well below the standard 30-day threshold. The overwhelming majority of invoices (98%) are settled within 30 days, with only a marginal 2% falling into the 31-60 day bracket and nothing outstanding beyond 60 days. This payment profile indicates a reliable and efficient accounts payable process with no signs of deteriorating payment behavior.
The payment pattern is highly predictable, with the 10-day average suggesting prompt processing as a standard practice rather than an exception. However, a 7% late payment rate introduces a modest degree of variability that warrants attention, as it slightly contradicts the otherwise strong within-terms performance. This discrepancy may reflect occasional administrative delays or invoice query resolutions rather than systemic financial difficulty, representing a low but non-zero risk factor for suppliers.
Overall, LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST presents a low-risk payment profile and is a strong candidate for standard or even preferential trading terms. Suppliers should note the 7% late payment incidence and consider implementing clear invoice submission procedures and prompt query escalation channels to minimise the likelihood of delays. Extending credit terms with confidence is reasonable here, though periodic monitoring of the late payment rate is advisable to detect any future changes in behavior.
| 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 |
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| 01 Sept 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | 27 Mar 2026 | 10 | 98% | 2% | 0% | 7% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 29 May 2025 | 10 | 96% | 4% | 0% | 3% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The Trust will apply the terms requested by the supplier usually 30 days after receipt of the invoice which has been issued correctly and the goods being received or services fulfilled. If received later the the invoice will be paid within 30 days of receipt of the goods. However, invoices paid by Direct Debit are debited by the supplier in line with there DD dates the following month.
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
Supplier should email the individual school with any dispute or concerns and the school will endeavor to reply within 5 working days during the schools term time.
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?
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LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST is an educational trust operating within the academy school sector in England. As a Multi Academy Trust (MAT), the organisation is responsible for the governance and oversight of academy schools operating under its umbrella. It is registered as a private limited company by guarantee without share capital, reflecting its not-for-profit status, which is standard for organisations of this type in the education sector.
The trust holds company registration number 07673871 and was incorporated on 17 June 2011. Its registered office is located at Lee Chapel Primary School, The Knares, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5RU, placing it within the East of England region. The company remains active and in good standing.
As a Multi Academy Trust, LEE CHAPEL MULTI ACADEMY TRUST provides centralised governance, leadership, and administrative support to the academy schools within its network. This includes responsibility for educational standards, staffing, financial management, and compliance with Department for Education requirements. Trusts of this nature operate under funding agreements with the Secretary of State for Education and are accountable for delivering high-quality education to pupils within their schools.
The organisation is structured as a company limited by guarantee, a legal form commonly used by educational charities and trusts in the United Kingdom. This structure allows the trust to operate without shareholders, with any financial surpluses reinvested directly into the education and development of its schools and the pupils they serve.