Primary school website costs - Bespoke websites
Our primary school website prices offer the best value you will find. Not only that, our websites are packed with features to ensure you continue to save time and money.
£1495
+£300 for Independent Schools- Bespoke design
- Content service
- Unlimited support
- Full training resources
Whether you're looking for something traditional or modern, classic or illustrative, we design your school website to suit your individual needs. Our websites operate on our own easy to use Content Management System, designed specifically for schools.
what's the next step?Along with the standard features our bespoke websites offer, we can add a variety of extras, such as a social media wall, or a video background.
additional featuresAfter a couple of years, our existing clients can enjoy a brand new look, for a special low one-off cost.
Existing client?The Setup Fee
Our setup fee includes creating your design, creating an initial menu and page structure and entering any content you have already written or which appears on your existing website.
To keep our services affordable we firstly keep our own costs low by, minimising travel and visits (which also keeps our carbon emissions low).
Secondly, whilst we aim to create as many pages and transfer as much existing content as possible to your new website, we may also ask some schools with very large sites to participate in the page creation process. So for example, if you wish to go live with more than c50 pages, we would help you to add them yourselves.
Similarly, for photos, we would create a gallery with a few photos for you, then help you to add the rest. For news and diary items, we add 5 of each for you.
Again, although this will not affect most of the schools we work with, by working together in this way, we can keep our prices low for everyone.
The Annual Fee
Our annual support and maintenance fee includes unlimited support by telephone or email, training resources, hosting, SSL secure certificate and the license to use the Greenhouse Content Management System.
Curriculum Popups
Cost: £120
A great use of space is to use popup windows with eye-catching icons to articulate the depth and diversity of your curriculum.
Examples: Hilden Grange Prep School, Eastbourne Academy
Background Video
Cost: £195
Add the ultimate wow factor to your website. We can create your website home page with a full-screen background video as the first thing visitors will see.
Examples: Hilden Grange Prep School, Cottesmore School
Animated statistics
Cost: £195
If you have some key statistics you wish to highlight on your website home page, why not add some eye catching animation?
Examples: Hilden Grange School, Eastbourne Academy
Wide Design
Cost: £195
Make the most of the screen space which modern displays provide. Extra responsive code ensures that it will re-format to fit on lower resolution desktops and tablets.
Examples: Octavia House Schools, Clevedon School
Pre-designed School Website Templates
£745
Optional - Add content £195- Quick & easy
- Unlimited support
- Full training resources
We understand that schools can have limited budgets, so we offer pre-designed school website templates at unbeatable prices that we know schools will love.
Featuring a fabulous set designs to choose from, we’ll make it your own by customising colours, photos, and logos.
what's the next step?view template designs
Package Comparison
Since day one in 2007, we have published our prices openly and transparently. There are no hidden charges or fees. Please see the table below for details.
Pre-designed | Bespoke | Premium | |
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Cost |
Primary :£745 + £275pa
Trust:£745 + £275pa
Secondary:£745 + £385pa
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Primary :£1495 + £275pa
Trust:£1595 + £275pa
Secondary:£2795 + £385pa
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Primary :£3495 + £275pa
Trust:£3995 + £275pa
Secondary:£4495 + £385pa
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Examples | Pre-designed themes | Bespoke portfolio | Premium examples |
Portfolio breakdown | 5% | 90% | 5% |
Design |
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Pre-designed | Bespoke | Premium | |
Briefing meeting | 6 templates | ✔ | ✔ |
Home page length | As per chosen template | Up to 4 panels+ header & footer | Up to 8 panels+ header & footer |
Photo cut-outs & montages | — | Ask us | ✔ |
Tabbed panels | — | — | ✔ |
Mockup - desktop | — | ✔ | ✔ |
Mockup - mobile | — | — | ✔ |
Mockup - inside pages | — | — | ✔ |
UI Style Guide | — | £295 | ✔ |
Build & content |
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Pre-designed | Bespoke | Premium | |
Hover effects & transitions | — | ✔ | ✔ |
Special build effects | — | POA | POA |
Fixed menu | — | POA | ✔ |
Mobile-friendly code | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Content population | By the school | Free - up to 50 pages | Free - up to 100 pages |
Extra features |
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Pre-designed | Bespoke | Premium | |
Curriculum icons | — | £295 | ✔ |
Social wall | — | £195 | ✔ |
Background video | — | £195 | ✔ |
Animated statistics | — | £195 | ✔ |
Animated House Points | — | £195 | ✔ |
Mobile app | From £495 | From £495 | ✔ |
More details | Contact Us | Contact Us | Contact Us |
Photography, video, tours, prospectus |
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Photography shoot | From £550 | From £550 | From £550 |
Video shoot | From £1,495 | From £1,495 | From £1,495 |
Virtual tour | From £825 | From £825 | From £825 |
Prospectus | From £600 | From £600 | From £600 |
Costs
Setup cost + the annual fee, also payable in the first year.
The annual fee covers hosting, software licence, secure SSL certificate, training and support.
We offer significant discounts for existing Greenhouse schools.
Examples
Examples........
Portfolio breakdown
Around 90% of schools opt for the Bespoke design package.
If budgets are tight, our pre-designed templates are a cost-effective alternative.
Our premium package is suitable for those schools who need the most prestigious website possible.
Mobile-friendly code
Over 50% of your users will look at your site on a mobile device. We will ensure it's quick to load and easy to use.
Content population
There is no limit to the number of pages you can have on the website. We can populate the initial text and supporting documents for a set number of pages. There is no limit to the number of supporting documents we will add.
Design - briefing meeting
For bespoke and premium sites we arrange a meeting where we consider your objectives, target audience, sites you like and why you like them.
For pre-designed sites we mainly manage the process by email.
Design - home page length
For a smoother browsing experience, we would recommend a header, footer and a maximum of 4 panels of content, as per this example.
Design - tabbed panels
A panel split into multiple tabs of content with navigation buttons; rather than consecutive panels of content in vertical order.
Design - mockup - desktop
For bespoke and premium websites we will prepare a mockup of the desktop version of the home page, and make unlimited revisions until you're happy. For pre-designed sites, we will setup your chosen theme and customise with your colours, after which we will allow you to suggest tweaks to the colour.
Design - mockup - mobile
For Premium sites we will prepare a mockup of how the site will look on mobile devices and make any tweaks you suggest. For bespoke and pre-designed sites, we will go straight ahead and build the mobile version, allowing you to suggest tweaks post-build.
Design - mockup - inside pages
For Premium sites we will prepare a mockup of how the site will look on mobile devices and make any tweaks you suggest. For bespoke and pre-designed sites, we will go straight ahead and build the mobile version, allowing you to suggest tweaks post-build.
UI Style Guide
A PDF guide specifying your colour palette, default formats, usage guidance and screenshots of the core designs. See this example.
Build hover effects & transitions
Where possible we like to add subtle movement to elements such as the school logo.
Special build effects
Something special in mind? For example a special animation? Let us know and we'll brainstorm the best way to fulfill your vision.
Fixed menu
As you scroll down the page, a smaller version of the menu remains visible, fixed to the top of the screen.
Curriculum icons
We can design icons for up to 20 subjects which can either link through to individual pages or appear as a popup.
Alternatively, you can create your own curriculum gallery for free in our CMS.
For an example, scroll down to the Curriculum section on the home page of this example.
Background video
We can add a video alongside your text or in a popup window FREE.
Alternatively, we can integrate your video into the design of the website, playing in the background of the home page. For an example see Belvedere Academy.
Animated statistics
Make a feature of your most impressive numbers by having up to 5 key statistics count up from zero or appear in an animated graph. For an example see Ravenstone School.
Animated House Points
A variant of animated statistics, we can bring your weekly house points total to life with animated counters.
Photo editing, cut-outs or collages
In our Premium package we allow for 'cutting out' up to 6 images from their background; these can also be combined into a collage like in this example.
Custom inside page style sheets
By default we will ensure that your 'inside' pages reflect the home page styling for a consistent user experience. If desired we can also create specific styling for pages within one of the menu tabs. For example, pages within a 'Sixth Form' section might need a different logo and colours.
Designed inside feature pages
Sometimes there will be a page that requires extra-special love and attention. We will discuss design options with you and code up a compelling user experience.
Mobile app
Our mobile app allows you to send out push notifications to all users (eg parents) or groups of users (eg a class). You have control over app content, which can be automatically updated when you make changes to the website. Visit our Mobile App page for more details.
Photography shoot
Our professional photographers can come to you with their state of the art equipment. A half-day shoot generates around 100-150 photos. A full-day shoot is typically 150-200+ photos. More details on our photography page. Cost savings are available if a shoot is combined with a video or virtual tour.
Video shoot
In the age of lockdowns a video is essential to convey all the great things going on in your school. Show off your facilities and activities and share with the world. For more information visit our video page. Cost savings are available if a video is combined with a photo-shoot or virtual tour.
Virtual tour
If in-person visits are not possible, a virtual tour is the next best option - sometimes better as you have control of what your guests can and cannot see! Show off the key facilities in your school and share with the world. For more information visit our virtual tour page. Cost savings are available if a tour is combined with a video or photo-shoot.
Prospectus
There's something special about a physical document with glossy photos. Formerly prohibitively expensive, we have slashed costs by creating pre-designed templates which can be combined with lower print runs. For more information visit our School prospectus page.
Photo Collage / Montage
In our Premium package we allow for 'cutting out' up to 6 images from their background; these can also be combined into a collage like in this example.
Bespoke Example Siteup to 4 panels on home page plus header & footer
Premium Example Siteup to 8 panels on home page plus header & footer
extra
design & build features
Additional school website features
Prices applicable where features are added at the time of ordering a new website or a re-design.
Social Media Wall
£195Display your Facebook or Instagram feed in a "social wall", sliding out from the right of the screen, or as a panel in its own right.
Background video
£195Add a full-screen background video to your website home page for the ultimate wow factor.
Animated statistics
£195If you have some key statistics you wish to highlight on your website home page, why not add some eye catching animation?
Curriculum popups
£295Another great use of space is to use popup windows to articulate the depth and diversity of your curriculum.
Mobile App
£495 + £95pa - free for parentsSend unlimited, free push notifications to parents. Automatically share school news. Parents can even log absence reports.
Illustrations
Free *We can accommodate generic illustrations e.g hills, buildings, churches etc within the price. * Or if you have a local landmark or feature you'd like illustrated just for you, let us know and we'll give you a price.
Social Media Wall
Cost: £195
This is a great way to combine your social media feeds into a single timeline "wall", sliding out from the right of the screen.
Examples: Brampton Manor Academy, Ripon Cathedral School