Score of 83.88/100 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 | 31 Mar 2026 | 28 | 86% | 9% | 5% | 3% |
| 01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 29 Sept 2025 | 26 | 84% | 10% | 6% | 12% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 28 Mar 2025 | 34 | 71% | 16% | 13% | 13% |
| 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 22 Nov 2024 | 32 | 70% | 18% | 12% | 12% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 07 Jun 2024 | 31 | 68% | 21% | 11% | 12% |
| 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 07 Jun 2024 | 25 | 80% | 16% | 4% | 15% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 07 Jun 2024 | 25 | 73% | 23% | 4% | 16% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 07 Jun 2024 | 24 | 70% | 26% | 3% | 22% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 07 Jun 2024 | 24 | 69% | 28% | 3% | 16% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 07 Jun 2024 | 25 | 71% | 27% | 2% | 12% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 07 Jun 2024 | 28 | 62% | 34% | 3% | 15% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 07 Jun 2024 | 28 | 62% | 34% | 4% | 17% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 28 Feb 2020 | 07 Jun 2024 | 29 | 62% | 34% | 4% | 13% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 01 Oct 2019 | 29 | 62% | 34% | 4% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 01 Oct 2019 | 36 | 56% | 31% | 13% | 0% |
| 01 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | 23 Jul 2019 | 33 | 50% | 44% | 6% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | 29 Mar 2018 | 34 | 51% | 40% | 9% | 0% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Default 30 days paymemt terms unless specifically agreed with supplier
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
All invoices should be sent to invoices@auroraacademies.org including the relevant purchase order reference to support prompt payment
Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
Suppliers will contact the finance department in the first instance to discuss the issue.
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
Aurora Academies Trust is a multi-academy trust operating primary and secondary academies across East Sussex, Surrey and West Sussex, including sites in Bexhill-on-Sea, Eastbourne, Brighton, Crawley and Horley. Established in 2012, the trust exists to provide opportunity and success for pupils across its schools, aiming to prepare children for further education, university or work. Its academies serve local communities, focusing on individual pupil support and promoting equality, diversity and tolerance. The trust oversees several named academies, such as City Academy Whitehawk, Glenleigh Park Primary Academy, Heron Park Primary Academy, King Offa Primary Academy, Oakwood Primary Academy, The Gatwick School and Westvale Park Primary Academy, coordinating their educational provision under a single charitable trust structure.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: auroraacademies.org