Cloud School

CloudSchool

A fully managed, cloud hosted IT system designed specifically for schools and MATs.

CloudSchool is Oakford’s turnkey, cloud-hosted IT environment built exclusively for primary schools, secondary schools, and Multi-Academy Trusts. It replaces the need for onsite servers entirely, providing a secure, resilient, and cost-effective platform that is simple to deploy and easy to manage.

With CloudSchool, your data and systems are hosted across UK datacentres — offering enterprise-grade reliability without the complexity or cost of running local infrastructure.

What Is CloudSchool?

CloudSchool is a fully managed cloud IT system tailored to the unique needs of education.

It provides:

A ready-to-use cloud environment
Custom configuration based on proven, education-ready templates
Tried and tested Group Policy structures
Rapid deployment using Oakford’s established processes
Full server functionality without any onsite hardware

Your school simply provides the data — Oakford handles the rest.

Hosted across multiple UK datacentres with robust redundancy and 24/7 security, CloudSchool delivers an enterprise-level solution at a fraction of the typical cost.

Why Choose CloudSchool?

No More Onsite Servers

Eliminate the cost, risk, and physical space associated with onsite server hardware. No more:

UPS systems
Server racks
Air-conditioning requirements
Warranty extensions
Hardware failure risks

CloudSchool puts everything in the cloud — securely and efficiently.

Reduce IT Support Time

Your IT team no longer needs to:

Perform server hardware checks
Maintain physical systems
Troubleshoot onsite infrastructure

Instead, they can focus on supporting staff, improving the learning experience, and driving forward new technology initiatives.

Predictable Costs

With CloudSchool, you only pay for what you use — nothing more.

Benefits include:

Fixed, predictable monthly costs
Immediate scalability for growth or curriculum needs
No expensive capital outlay
No unpredictable repairs or hardware failures

Budgeting becomes simpler, clearer, and easier to manage.

Powered by PureCloud Cloud Hosting

CloudSchool is built on Oakford’s PureCloud Cloud Hosting platform, offering:

Fast provisioning
High availability
Triple-replicated data storage
UK-only hosting
Strong firewall protection

This ensures schools benefit from enterprise-level cloud resilience without enterprise-level complexity.

Built In Savings

CloudSchool reduces overall ICT ownership costs through

Electricity Saved

No onsite servers to power or cool.

Physical Space Saved

Free up rooms previously used for server towers or racks.

Security Increased

Your data moves to secure, certified UK datacentres with 24/7 monitoring and multi layer protection.

IT Support Time Saved

Your team can focus on classroom impacting tasks instead of server upkeep.

Lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

You only pay for the resources your school needs — with the ability to scale instantly.

What Do I Need For CloudSchool?

We’ll provide everything you need apart from your data! The transition is fully managed by Oakford.

What If The Broadband Goes Down?

Local caching, offline access options and our resilient hosting platform ensure minimal disruption. We’ll assess your school’s connectivity during the planning process.

What About MIS & Finance Software?

CloudSchool supports hosted MIS and finance systems, ensuring secure access across your school or MAT.

How Does This Fit With Office 365 or Google Workspace?

CloudSchool integrates perfectly with both ecosystems. Whether you’re Microsoft-first or Google-first, your logins, apps, and workflows function seamlessly.

Is CloudSchool GDPR Compliant?

Yes — CloudSchool is hosted entirely in UK datacentres and aligns with GDPR and DfE/NCSC recommended best practices.

Move Your School To The Cloud

Ready to modernise your ICT? CloudSchool delivers a simpler, safer, and more predictable way to run your school or MAT’s entire IT environment. Contact us today for a free assessment and quote.

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