The Think designs and builds websites for schools, academies, trusts and independent schools. We make it easy for prospective parents to see what makes your school special, for current families to find what they need, and for your office team to keep everything up to date.

What a school website needs to do

Prospective parents use your website to form a first impression and book an open day. Current parents look for term dates, letters, menus and clubs, usually on their phone. Inspectors and governors check that required information is published and easy to find. A good school website does all of this without making any of them hunt.

What's included

• A strong first impression — photography, film and copy that show the character of your school, not just the facilities.

• Admissions journeys — open days, tours and applications made simple, with clear calls to action.

• Parent information — term dates, letters, policies, menus, clubs and news, organised so it's quick to find on mobile.

• Statutory information — a clear structure for the information schools are required to publish online, so nothing is buried.

• Accessibility — readable type, strong contrast and clear structure, aiming for WCAG 2.2 AA.

• Trusts and groups — a shared design system with a site or section for each school.

• An easy-to-edit CMS — news, events and documents updated by your office team without a developer.

Brand and search

If your crest, colours or messaging need a refresh, we can do that alongside the website. See education branding. For independent schools competing for pupils, see SEO for schools. We're a London-based team working with schools across the UK and beyond.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a school website cost?

It depends on the number of pages and schools, integrations and how much content and photography is needed. After a short call we give you a clear scope and fixed quote.

Will the site include the information schools must publish?

We build a clear structure for statutory information and help you check it's complete. Your school remains responsible for keeping the content accurate and current.

Can our office staff update the website?

Yes. We set up an easy-to-use CMS and train your team to add news, events, letters and documents.

Do you work with academy trusts?

Yes. We can create a consistent design system across a trust while giving each school its own identity and content.

Do you design for mobile?

Yes. Most parents visit on their phone, so every school website is designed and tested on mobile, tablet and desktop.

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