Maritime Academy Trust demonstrates a strong central payment tendency, with 87% of invoices settled within 30 days and an average payment time of 23 days, indicating consistent early-to-mid cycle processing. The 10% of payments falling in the 31–60 day band suggests a minor but recurring secondary payment tier, likely reflecting specific invoice types or approval workflows rather than systemic delay. The 3% over-60-day tail is low and points to isolated exceptions rather than a structural pattern of extended payment.
With 87% of payments on time, the 13% late payment rate introduces a moderate and measurable level of unpredictability that suppliers should factor into cash flow planning. The spread across the 31–60 day and over-60-day brackets suggests two distinct delay categories, implying that when payments do fall late, a small subset can extend significantly beyond terms. Overall reliability is above average, but the late payment proportion is sufficient to warrant monitoring, particularly for suppliers with tight liquidity requirements.
Maritime Academy Trust presents a low-to-moderate payment risk profile, making it a generally acceptable counterparty for most supplier engagements. Suppliers should build a buffer of up to 60 days into credit terms as a precaution, given the 13% late payment rate and the small but present over-60-day cohort. To mitigate exposure, consider issuing early payment reminders at day 20 and including clear late payment clauses aligned with the Late Payment of Commercial Debts Act when contracting with this organisation.
| 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 | 09 Apr 2026 | 23 | 87% | 10% | 3% | 13% |
This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.
Standard payment terms
Our standard payment terms are 30 days, although some suppliers require payments sooner, depending on the nature of the service provided.
Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?
No information available
Any other information about payment terms
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Maximum contractual payment period agreed
30
Disputed invoices are placed on dispute on our systems, then the suplier is contacted by email by the finance team. This will then be chased up weekly until resolved.
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?
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Does this business offer supply chain finance?
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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?
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Maritime Academy Trust is an educational trust operating within the academy school sector in England. As a company limited by guarantee without share capital, it is structured as a non-profit organisation, a legal form commonly used by charitable and educational bodies in the United Kingdom.
The organisation is registered at Companies House under company number 10264735 and was incorporated on 6 July 2016. Its registered office is located at Ebbsfleet Green Primary School, Ackers Drive, Ebbsfleet Valley, Swanscombe, in the South East of England, and the company remains active.
Academy trusts of this type are responsible for the governance and operation of one or more state-funded academy schools in England. They employ teaching and support staff, manage school budgets, set educational policies, and are accountable to the Department for Education for the performance and standards of the schools within their trust.
As a multi or single academy trust based in the South East, Maritime Academy Trust plays a role in delivering primary or secondary education to pupils in the Ebbsfleet Valley area of Kent, operating within the framework established by the Academies Act 2010.