Industry ranking
Score of 86.59/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
| 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 | 03 Mar 2026 | 22 | 83% | 13% | 4% | 27% |
| 01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 29 Sept 2025 | 22 | 87% | 11% | 2% | 24% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 01 Apr 2025 | 24 | 83% | 14% | 3% | 26% |
| 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 11 Jan 2025 | 25 | 86% | 10% | 4% | 27% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 27 Mar 2024 | 25 | 82% | 13% | 5% | 23% |
| 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 21 Oct 2023 | 28 | 80% | 13% | 7% | 23% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 28 Mar 2023 | 25 | 84% | 11% | 5% | 19% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 30 Sept 2022 | 27 | 79% | 15% | 6% | 26% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 28 Mar 2022 | 25 | 81% | 14% | 5% | 23% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 01 Oct 2021 | 25 | 82% | 15% | 3% | 18% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 10 Apr 2021 | 28 | 76% | 17% | 7% | 24% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 29 Sept 2020 | 33 | 70% | 20% | 10% | 34% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 | 31 Mar 2020 | 26 | 77% | 19% | 4% | 23% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 29 Nov 2019 | 29 | 77% | 16% | 7% | 21% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 26 Mar 2019 | 27 | 78% | 18% | 4% | 27% |
| 01 Sept 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | 28 Mar 2018 | 27 | 76% | 20% | 4% | 0% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
The most frequently used payment term for qualifying contracts is 30 days from the date of the invoice. In relation to construction projects, the shortest period is 14 days from the date of the invoice, when requested by the contractor and supported by the architect's certificate.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
N/A
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
60
Initial queries are dealt with by the Accounts team. This department will liaise with the invoice approver to ascertain any extenuating circumstances. The aim of a conversation is always to resolve any issue in a timely and collaborative manner, in order to maintain a good working relationship. If those involved are unable to find a solution, then the issue would be escalated to managerial level and above.
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
Uppingham School is a company registered for general secondary education, based at its High Street West site in Uppingham, Rutland. It operates as an independent school providing secondary-level teaching. The evidence gathered relates mainly to the Old Uppinghamian Association, a separate, independent organisation founded in 1911 that unites and supports Uppingham School's alumni body worldwide, connecting former pupils socially and professionally and sharing news from the school community. This association is not the school itself but works alongside it, supporting alumni relations, events, publications and a foundation linked to the school.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: olduppinghamian.co.uk · olduppinghamian.co.uk