PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST
Company Information
- Company Number
- 08445158
- Registered Address
- The Barracks Business Centre, Wakefield Road, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, England, WF8 4HH
- Status
- Active
- Employee Count
- 495
- Turnover
- £24,026,000
- EBITDA
- £530,000
Additional Details
- Company Type
- Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
- Incorporated On
- 14 March 2013
- Nature of Business
- 85100 - Pre-primary education85200 - Primary education85310 - General secondary education85600 - Educational support services
- Industries
- Education,Professional Services
- Region
- Yorkshire and The Humber
Time to Pay
Payment Timeline
Payment Features
Payment Score History
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 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 24 Mar 2025 | 29 | 75% | 15% | 10% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 | 17 Apr 2024 | 30 | 70% | 21% | 9% | 0% |
| 01 Apr 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 17 Oct 2023 | 27 | 72% | 19% | 9% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 | 11 May 2023 | 28 | 70% | 20% | 10% | 0% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 29 Sept 2022 | 23 | 80% | 14% | 6% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 10 Aug 2022 | 21 | 82% | 13% | 4% | 0% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 07 Dec 2021 | 30 | 77% | 13% | 10% | 23% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 11 Mar 2021 | 20 | 89% | 7% | 4% | 11% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 25 Sept 2020 | 34 | 75% | 11% | 14% | 25% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 30 Sept 2019 | 24 | 79% | 14% | 6% | 20% |
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 from receipt of invoice
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
60
Dispute Resolution Process
All disputes are handled by the central finance team who will contact the local admin office in each school for further information if required.
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
PONTEFRACT ACADEMIES TRUST (PAT) is a multi-academy trust based in Pontefract, West Yorkshire. It was founded in 2011 and currently consists of four schools: Carleton High School, The King's School, Larks Hill Junior and Infant School, and Orchard Head Junior and Infant School.
One of the key focuses of PAT is sustainability, which is integrated into all aspects of the trust's activities. This includes promoting sustainable practices in their schools, such as reducing waste and energy consumption, as well as educating students about environmental issues. PAT also has a Sustainability Committee, which oversees the trust's sustainability initiatives and works to continuously improve their environmental impact.
In terms of products and services, PAT offers a range of educational programs and opportunities for students, including a wide range of academic subjects, as well as extracurricular activities such as sports, music, and drama. The trust also has a strong focus on promoting students' personal and social development, with a commitment to creating a safe and inclusive learning environment for all.
The key people behind PAT include the trust's CEO, Mr. David Jeapes, and the Board of Trustees. They work closely with the schools' leadership teams to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
For more information on PAT and their activities, you can visit their website at https://www.pontefractacademiestrust.org.uk/. Their registered office address is at The King's School, Mill Hill Lane, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF.
