ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Company Information
- Company Number
- 08090890
- Registered Address
- Unit 5 Charnwood Edge Business Park, Syston Road, Cossington, Leicestershire, England, LE7 4UZ
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- Coming Soon
- Turnover
- Coming Soon
- EBITDA
- Coming Soon
Additional Details
- Company Type
- Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
- Incorporated On
- 31 May 2012
- Nature of Business
- 85200 - Primary education85310 - General secondary education
- Industries
- Coming Soon
- Region
- East Midlands
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
Company Review
Trend Analysis
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST consistently demonstrates a strong positive trend in payment speed, with an average payment time of just 15 days. A remarkable 96% of payments are completed within 30 days, indicating a highly reliable and efficient payment trajectory. This pattern suggests a very consistent commitment to prompt supplier settlements over time.
Volatility Analysis
The payment profile exhibits very low volatility and high reliability, with only 1% of payments extending beyond 60 days. This indicates strong predictability in payment timing, minimizing uncertainty for suppliers regarding cash flow. Despite 12% of payments being technically "late," the overwhelming majority are still resolved swiftly within 30 days, posing minimal practical risk.
Summary Analysis
Based on this data, ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST represents a very low payment risk for suppliers. Key decision factors include their excellent average payment time and the high certainty of receiving payment within 30 days for virtually all invoices. No specific risk mitigation strategies beyond standard business practices are recommended, given their strong payment performance.
Performance Reports History
| 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 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 03 Oct 2025 | 15 | 94% | 6% | 0% | 15% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 29 Mar 2025 | 15 | 96% | 3% | 1% | 12% |
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
30 days unless quoted on supplier set up form to be different.
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
A supplier will contact our finance team with any queries. Copy invoices will be requested, and confirmation that the goods/service was provided will be obtained and a purchase order is raised and approved. Invoice is then paid. Suppliers are kept informed of progress, and if there is a need for quicker payment we expedite our processes and are able to make faster payments via internet banking. In the unlikely case we are not able to agree to pay an invoice, we will discuss with the supplier for resolution. If needed, cases are escalated to the Trust's Finance Director to consider how to resolve the issue with the Supplier. If resolution is still not found, the Trust's CEO and/or Board of Directors will be informed.
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.
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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
Company Summary
ST THOMAS AQUINAS CATHOLIC MULTI ACADEMY TRUST operates as an educational organisation, managing a group of Catholic academies. Its structure as a Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital reflects its not-for-profit objectives in providing education.
The Trust is an active entity, incorporated on 31 May 2012, under company number 08090890. Its registered office is located at Unit 5 Charnwood Edge Business Park, Syston Road, Cossington, Leicestershire, England, LE7 4UZ, within the East Midlands region.
As a Multi Academy Trust, the organisation provides strategic oversight and central services to its constituent academies. This includes educational leadership, curriculum development, human resources, financial management, and governance support for the schools under its operation.
