WASHWOOD HEATH MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

PaymentCheck Score 2025
93Excellent
0.6vs last year
#640 in UK
#22 in West Midlands

Company Information

Company Number
08531479
Registered Address
Washwood Heath Academy Burney Lane, Stetchford, Birmingham, B8 2AS
Status
Active
Employee Count
726
Turnover
£39,942,000
EBITDA
£562,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
16 May 2013
Nature of Business
85310 - General secondary education
Industries
Coming Soon
Region
West Midlands

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
21 days
Shortest Period:30 days
Longest Period:0 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
93%
31-60 Days
6%
After 60 Days
0%
Not Paid Within Terms6%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2024-10-25
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 202520 Jun 20252290%10%0%0%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202422 Mar 20242089%11%0%11%
01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 202311 Oct 20231793%6%1%7%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202214 Oct 20222383%12%5%17%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202230 Mar 20222585%11%4%15%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202101 Dec 20212979%17%4%21%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202122 Jun 20213377%17%6%23%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202004 Jan 20213869%20%11%31%
01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 202008 Sept 20203663%26%11%37%
01 Sept 2018 - 28 Feb 201927 Mar 20192663%25%12%37%

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

WHMAT aims to pay all suppliers within 30 days and has made no changes to its standard payment terms within the period covered by this report.

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

The relevant supplier is contacted by a member of WHMAT's finance team in order to resolve the dispute. If a dispute cannot be resolved promptly the disputed invoice is placed on hold and the issue is escalated to a member of the finance leadership team.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust (WHMAT) is a group of schools in the West Midlands, UK, focused on providing high-quality education to children in the local community. The trust was established in 2013 and currently consists of six primary schools and one secondary school.

The trust is committed to promoting sustainability in all aspects of its operations. This includes implementing eco-friendly practices such as recycling, reducing energy consumption, and promoting sustainable transport options for students and staff. WHMAT also integrates sustainability into its curriculum, teaching students about environmental responsibility and the importance of protecting the planet.

In addition to its focus on sustainability, WHMAT offers a range of products and services to support its schools and students. These include professional development opportunities for teachers, support for students with special educational needs, and access to a variety of extracurricular activities.

The key people behind WHMAT include a Board of Trustees, made up of experienced education professionals and community representatives, as well as the Chief Executive Officer and the Executive Leadership Team. These individuals work together to ensure the trust's schools are providing the best possible education for their students.

For more information on WHMAT, including contact details and updates on its activities, visit their website at www.whmat.ac.uk. The registered office address for the trust is 1 St Margaret's Way, Birmingham, B8 3WF.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£8,229,000
Net Worth
£55,172,000
Total Current Assets
£9,096,000
Total Current Liabilities
£4,217,000

Company Location