LION ACADEMY TRUST

PaymentCheck Score 2025
97Excellent
2.2vs last year
#276 in UK
#7 in Education
#124 in London

Company Information

Company Number
09161091
Registered Address
Barclay Primary School, 155 Canterbury Road, Leyton, London, E10 6EJ
Status
Active
Employee Count
629
Turnover
£29,338,000
EBITDA
-£356,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Private Limited Company by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption
Incorporated On
5 August 2014
Nature of Business
85200 - Primary education
Industries
Education
Region
London

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
3 days
Shortest Period:14 days
Longest Period:30 days
Max Contractual:30 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
100%
31-60 Days
0%
After 60 Days
0%
Not Paid Within Terms1%

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: 2024-10-28
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
01 Mar 2025 - 31 Aug 202501 Sept 2025996%4%0%6%
01 Sept 2023 - 29 Feb 202405 Mar 2024499%1%0%1%
01 Mar 2023 - 31 Aug 202312 Sept 2023999%1%0%1%
01 Sept 2022 - 28 Feb 202322 Mar 2023899%0%1%1%
01 Mar 2022 - 31 Aug 202201 Sept 2022899%1%0%1%
01 Sept 2021 - 28 Feb 202203 Mar 2022799%1%0%2%
01 Mar 2021 - 31 Aug 202121 Sept 2021599%1%0%1%
01 Sept 2020 - 28 Feb 202101 Mar 2021699%0%1%2%
01 Mar 2020 - 31 Aug 202003 Sept 2020898%1%1%4%
01 Sept 2019 - 29 Feb 202018 Mar 20201095%4%1%6%
01 Mar 2019 - 31 Aug 201927 Nov 2019699%1%0%4%

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

The standard payment term is 30 days from the invoice date.

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

Any disputes should be raised with accounts.payable@lionacademytrust.net in the first instance. If unsatisfied with the response, please escalate to the Chief Financial Controller: jean@lionacademytrust.net.

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

LION ACADEMY TRUST is a multi-academy trust based in the United Kingdom that aims to provide high-quality education to students in a sustainable manner. The trust currently operates seven academies across London and the South East, with plans to expand further in the future.

The trust has a strong focus on sustainability and has implemented various initiatives and programs to promote environmental awareness and responsibility among its students. These include recycling programs, energy-saving measures, and promoting sustainable transportation methods like walking and cycling.

LION ACADEMY TRUST offers a variety of products and services to its students, including a well-rounded and engaging curriculum, extracurricular activities, and access to modern facilities and resources. The trust also provides continuous professional development opportunities for its staff, ensuring that they are equipped with the latest teaching techniques and methods.

The key people leading LION ACADEMY TRUST include the CEO, who oversees the strategic direction and day-to-day operations of the trust, and the Board of Trustees, who provide guidance and support. The trust also has a team of dedicated teachers and staff who are committed to providing the best education for their students.

For more information on LION ACADEMY TRUST and its academies, interested parties can visit their website at www.lionacademytrust.net. The trust's registered office address is at 1st Floor, 7-10 Chandos Street, London, W1G 9DQ.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£5,309,305
Net Worth
£40,439,816
Total Current Assets
£7,628,499
Total Current Liabilities
£2,987,917

Company Location