Industry ranking
Score of 88.93/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST demonstrates a strong trend of timely payments, with an average of 22 days and 82% of invoices settled within 30 days. While the majority are prompt, 18% of payments are classified as late, indicating occasional deviations from strict terms. This suggests a generally positive trajectory for payment speed but with minor inconsistencies.
Payments are largely predictable, with a significant 82% settled within standard 30-day terms, providing reliable cash flow for suppliers. However, the 18% late payments, including 3% extending beyond 60 days, introduce a moderate level of volatility and potential for delayed capital. Suppliers should be aware of this minority risk impacting cash flow planning.
Overall, ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST presents a low payment risk, making them a generally favorable partner for suppliers. Suppliers can expect prompt payment for the vast majority of invoices, but should factor in the possibility of 18% of payments being late. Consider establishing clear payment terms and having contingency for the small percentage that may extend beyond 60 days.
| 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 | 26 Mar 2026 | 26 | 75% | 22% | 3% | 25% |
| 01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 29 Sept 2025 | 23 | 88% | 10% | 2% | 12% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 12 Mar 2025 | 23 | 85% | 12% | 3% | 15% |
| 01 Mar 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | 26 Sept 2024 | 23 | 79% | 19% | 2% | 21% |
| 01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 2024 | 07 Mar 2024 | 22 | 82% | 15% | 3% | 18% |
| 01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 2023 | 19 Sept 2023 | 22 | 77% | 18% | 5% | 23% |
| 01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 2023 | 07 Mar 2023 | 24 | 78% | 18% | 4% | 22% |
| 01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 2022 | 29 Sept 2022 | 18 | 89% | 9% | 2% | 11% |
| 01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 2022 | 04 Apr 2022 | 20 | 86% | 12% | 2% | 14% |
| 01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 2021 | 30 Sept 2021 | 26 | 84% | 11% | 5% | 16% |
| 01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 2021 | 29 Mar 2021 | 26 | 68% | 25% | 7% | 32% |
| 01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 2020 | 30 Sept 2020 | 17 | 90% | 8% | 2% | 10% |
| 01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 2020 | 30 Mar 2020 | 25 | 87% | 10% | 3% | 13% |
| 01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 2019 | 30 Sept 2019 | 30 | 75% | 17% | 8% | 25% |
| 01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 2019 | 02 May 2019 | 36 | 57% | 32% | 11% | 43% |
| 01 Mar 2018 - 31 Aug 2018 | 05 Nov 2018 | 28 | 70% | 23% | 7% | 30% |
| 01 Sept 2017 - 28 Feb 2018 | 30 Apr 2018 | 29 | 67% | 27% | 6% | 33% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
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
30
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Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?
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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
Orchard Hill College Academy Trust is an academy trust that operates Brantridge School, a special school for pupils with education, health and care plans. The school's website states its aim of "maximising personal, social and educational development" rather than replicating a mainstream approach. It provides support through occupational therapy, art therapy, speech and language therapy, pupil support, counselling and emotional literacy work alongside its curriculum, focusing on building pupils' confidence, respect and safeguarding awareness. The school follows term dates and admissions processes typical of a specialist educational setting and has been subject to Ofsted inspection. As the registered trust, it is the operating entity responsible for running this special educational provision.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: brantridge-school.co.uk