ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP demonstrates a strong average payment time of 17 days, well within standard net-30 terms, indicating generally prompt payment behaviour. The majority of invoices (92%) are settled within 30 days, suggesting a consistent and reliable core payment pattern. However, the 5% of payments exceeding 60 days represents a notable tail risk that warrants attention despite the otherwise positive trend.
The late payment rate of 24% introduces significant unpredictability, as it is disproportionately high relative to the 17-day average, suggesting that while most payments are fast, a meaningful subset of invoices experience irregular delays. The disconnect between the low average payment time and the elevated late payment rate points to inconsistent internal processing, possibly driven by invoice-specific disputes or approval bottlenecks. The 5% over-60-day bracket further reinforces that when payments do run late, they can extend considerably beyond standard terms.
Overall, ADVANCE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP presents a moderate-risk profile: the strong average payment speed and high within-30-day rate make them a broadly acceptable customer, but the 24% late payment rate and 5% over-60-day exposure justify proactive risk management. Suppliers should consider implementing clear payment terms with defined late penalties and maintaining regular invoice follow-up cycles to reduce the likelihood of delays escalating beyond 30 days. Setting an internal credit limit aligned to manageable exposure and monitoring payment behaviour on an ongoing basis would be advisable before extending significant credit.
| 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 | 28 May 2026 | 17 | 92% | 3% | 5% | 24% |
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Standard payment terms
Standard payment terms are 30 days from receipt of a valid invoice, unless otherwise agreed within the contract terms.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
Advance Learning Partnership aims to resolve disputes through early discussion and engagement with the relevant supplier or contractor. Where resolution cannot be reached informally, disputes will be escalated and managed in line with the terms and conditions set out within the applicable contract.
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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Advance Learning Partnership is a multi-academy trust registered in County Durham, formerly known as Parkside Sports College and Parkside Academy. It operates as a company limited by guarantee overseeing state-funded schools across County Durham and Darlington, covering pre-primary, primary and secondary education. Official records show it as the governing body for 23 academies, including primary and secondary schools, ranging from converter academies to sponsor-led academies, with schools joining the trust at various dates between 2012 and 2025. As a multi-academy trust, it is responsible for the governance and educational provision of its member academies rather than running a single school itself.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk · get-information-schools.service.gov.uk