Cloud Hosted IT

Cloud Hosted IT for Schools & Multi Academy Trusts

Flexible, secure cloud services designed for modern organisations

Technology shouldn’t hold your business back. Our Cloud Hosted IT services give you a secure, scalable foundation that replaces ageing hardware, supports remote work, and keeps your systems running smoothly — all delivered from resilient UK-based data centres.

Whether you’re planning to move away from on-site servers, centralise applications, or support a hybrid workforce, we build cloud environments that offer stronger uptime, better security, and predictable costs.

PureCloud: Scalable Cloud Infrastructure

Build What You Need — From a Single VM to a Full Cloud Estate

PureCloud allows you to:

Deploy one or hundreds of cloud instances
Move selected services or entire infrastructures into the cloud
Scale instantly to match the demands of your school or MAT
Maintain full control with a protected, resilient backend

Whether you’re replacing aging local servers or centralising systems across a Trust, PureCloud gives you a secure, future-ready foundation.

Core Platform Features

Distributed Block Storage

Your virtual machines run on triple-replicated block storage, giving you built-in data resilience and peace of mind.

Cloud Orchestration for Fast Deployment — Create new servers in minutes using:

Pre-configured templates
Virtual routers
Automated provisioning

100% UK Based Infrastructure

All cloud systems are hosted entirely in UK datacentres, ensuring sensitive school and MAT data never leaves the country — supporting GDPR compliance and safeguarding responsibilities.

Get up and running faster than traditional on-premises deployments.

Premium Cloud Hosting Capabilities

Real-Time Deployment

Spin up new compute instances in minutes — no waiting for OS installs.

High Availability Built In

If a host server experiences an issue, your VM automatically restarts elsewhere in the cloud.

Triple Data Replication

Your data is replicated across three disks, reducing the risk of data loss.

Hybrid Storage Options

Benefit from a combination of NVMe flash and SAS storage, balancing cost and performance.

Pre Built OS Templates

Choose from templates including: Rocky Linux, CentOS, Ubuntu, Windows Server, CoreOS, Debian, Fedora and more.

Advanced Security

All cloud infrastructure is protected within secure UK datacentres using enterprise grade Cisco firewall technology.

Why Schools & MATs Choose Oakford Cloud Hosting

Education Focused Expertise

Oakford has supported schools, academies and MATs for over 20 years — with many joining through referrals and recommendations.

UK Only Data Residency

Critical for safeguarding, GDPR, and data protection compliance.

Scalability for MAT Growth

Implement shared services, centralised systems, and multi school access with ease.

Cost Effective & Future Ready

No capital outlay, predictable costs, and a platform that grows as your IT strategy evolves.

High Security by Design

Enterprise grade protection in secure UK datacentres.

Interested?

If you think cloud hosting could benefit your school or MAT, our team can help you explore the best approach. Book a free consultation today.

Let’s build a secure, scalable cloud environment for your organisation.

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