SOUTH ORPINGTON LEARNING ALLIANCE MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST

PaymentCheck Score 2025
88Good
3.8vs last year
#1074 in UK
#36 in Education
#491 in London

Company Information

Company Number
07943613
Registered Address
Tubbenden Primary School, Sandy Bury, Orpington, Kent, England, BR6 9SD
Status
Active
Employee Count
227
Turnover
£14,260,000
EBITDA
£276,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
9 February 2012
Nature of Business
85100 - Pre-primary education
85200 - Primary education
Industries
Education,Healthcare And Wellbeing
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
23 days
Shortest Period:7 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
86%
31-60 Days
11%
After 60 Days
3%
Not Paid Within Terms4%

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)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-04-25
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Mar 2025 - 31 Mar 202525 Apr 20252386%11%3%4%
01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 202517 Mar 20252479%17%4%4%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202425 Mar 20242875%16%9%26%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202310 Mar 20233165%26%9%36%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202229 Sept 20222687%11%2%14%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202222 Mar 20222781%16%3%20%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202129 Sept 20212193%6%1%7%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202123 Mar 20212391%7%2%1%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202028 Sept 20201591%7%2%10%
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201926 Mar 20192589%9%2%11%

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

Most of our supplier contracts have 30 days payment terms.

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

Contact would be initiated by telephone/email and escalated as appropriate within the Trust.

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

South Orpington Learning Alliance Multi-Academy Trust (SOLA MAT) is a group of schools in South Orpington, UK, that have joined together to provide a high-quality education for students. The trust is committed to promoting sustainability, both within its schools and in the wider community.

The trust offers a range of products and services, including educational programs, resources, and training for teachers. They also organize events and activities to engage students and the local community in sustainable practices. SOLA MAT is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness and reducing their carbon footprint through initiatives such as recycling, energy conservation, and promoting sustainable transportation.

The key people involved in SOLA MAT include the trust's CEO, who oversees the overall operations, and the board of trustees, who provide strategic direction and support. Each school within the trust also has its own leadership team to manage day-to-day operations.

To get in touch with SOLA MAT, individuals can visit their website at www.solamat.org.uk. The registered office address is at South Orpington Learning Alliance Multi-Academy Trust, Woodlands Road, Orpington, Kent, BR6 0YQ. Overall, SOLA MAT is dedicated to providing a sustainable and inclusive learning environment for students and the wider community.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£1,142,000
Net Worth
£38,538,000
Total Current Assets
£2,503,000
Total Current Liabilities
£1,367,000

Company Location