Score of 84.8/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST demonstrates a positive trend in payment speed, with an average payment time of 23 days. A substantial 80% of their invoices are paid within the standard 30-day period, indicating a strong propensity for timely settlements for the majority of transactions.
Despite the generally prompt average, 20% of payments are consistently late, with a concerning 7% extending beyond 60 days. This introduces a moderate level of unpredictability and risk for suppliers, as a segment of invoices may experience significant delays, impacting cash flow planning.
STOUR VALE ACADEMY TRUST is largely a reliable partner, paying the majority of invoices within typical terms. However, suppliers should factor in the 20% late payment rate, specifically the 7% that go past 60 days, as a potential risk factor. To mitigate this, consider implementing clear payment terms and perhaps an escalation process for invoices exceeding 60 days.
| 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 | 12 Mar 2026 | 23 | 78% | 16% | 6% | 1% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 10 Mar 2025 | 22 | 80% | 14% | 6% | 19% |
| 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 30 Sept 2024 | 23 | 85% | 11% | 4% | 16% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 22 Mar 2024 | 23 | 80% | 13% | 7% | 20% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Within 30 days of the end of the month of invoice unless otherwise agreed
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
All complaints will be dealt with in the first instance by the Finance Department at the purchasing site. They will liaise with the relevant department who ordered the products as soon as possible and continue correspondence with the supplier, but we would anticipate this to be at most within 5 working days.
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
Stour Vale Academy Trust is a company limited by guarantee that operates as a multi-academy trust registered in England and Wales, with its registered office hosted at Halesowen College. Companies House records classify its business under primary and general secondary education. Its own website identifies Lavender Farm Nursery, a purpose-built nursery facility in Oldbury providing early years learning and care, as operating under the trust, alongside a reference to an associated school, Moat Farm School. The trust's activities as evidenced relate to running early years and school-age education settings rather than any commercial trading, consistent with its status as an academy trust overseeing schools and nursery provision.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: lavenderfarm.sch.life · lavenderfarm.sch.life