Industry ranking
Score of 97.8/100 qualifies for PaymentCheck Certification
BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST consistently demonstrates excellent payment speed, with an average time of just 12 days. A remarkable 94% of payments are settled within 30 days, indicating a strong positive trend in timely financial conduct. The complete absence of late payments further solidifies a reliable and efficient payment trajectory.
The payment pattern is highly predictable and reliable, with an overwhelming majority of invoices processed well within standard terms. While a small 6% of payments extend beyond 30 days, this low percentage suggests minimal volatility or significant risk to supplier cash flow.
Based on the strong payment data, BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST is assessed as an exceptionally reliable and low-risk partner for suppliers. Key decision factors include their rapid average 12-day payment time and 94% settlement within 30 days, ensuring predictable cash flow. No specific risk mitigation strategies are immediately necessary due to their consistent and timely payment performance.
| 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 |
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| 01 Sept 2025 - 28 Feb 2026 | 02 Mar 2026 | 17 | 89% | 9% | 2% | 13% |
| 01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 | 29 Sept 2025 | 12 | 95% | 4% | 1% | 0% |
| 01 Sept 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | 21 Mar 2025 | 12 | 94% | 5% | 1% | 0% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
30 days
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
Any complaints or concerns will be considered by CFO within 14 working days
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
Bourne Alliance Multi Academy Trust is a charitable company limited by guarantee that operates a group of schools in Kent, including Aspire Primary School and Iwade School. Aspire School is a special free school in Sittingbourne for pupils aged four to eleven, offering a curriculum tailored to individual needs with emphasis on academic progress alongside communication, social interaction, life skills and independence. Staffing includes specialist teachers, teaching assistants and speech therapy teams. As the trust's registered office is based at Iwade School, the entity itself functions as the governing body overseeing its member academies rather than a single school. Its registered SIC classification is primary education.
Generated from the company's website and Companies House records. Sources: aspire-ba-mat.org.uk · aspire-ba-mat.org.uk