Greenhouse School Websites vs Schoolground
Greenhouse School Websites
greenhouseschoolwebsites.co.ukSchoolground
schoolground.co.nzSide by side
| Figure | Greenhouse School Websites | Schoolground |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £26.25/mo | 41.25 NZD/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 9 | 3 |
| Spec score · School Website Builders | 8.1 (#4) | 7.4 (#16) |
| Founded | 2007 | 2008 |
| Integrations | The CMS integrates with Greenhouse mobile apps, Twitter and Facebook, Google Jobs, Google Analytics and Google Maps. | The maker says Schoolground integrates with KAMAR, and its contact page also names Xero and eCommerce providers among its integrations. |
| Purpose | Greenhouse designs and operates websites and a content management system specifically for schools and multi-academy trusts. | Schoolground provides school websites and web tools, including online forms, alumni management, eNewsletters, a mobile app and digital ID cards. |
| Support | Support is unlimited by phone, email and live chat, with self-serve training videos and weekly webinars. | The contact page lists subscriber support at 0800 777 876 (PIN required) and technical support by email at [email protected]. |
Plans
Greenhouse School Websites
- Bespoke Primary£315 a year
- Bespoke Trust£315 a year
- Pre-designed Primary£315 a year
- Pre-designed Trust£315 a year
- Premium Primary£315 a year
- Premium Trust£315 a year
- Bespoke Secondary£415 a year
- Pre-designed Secondary£415 a year
- Premium Secondary£4,995 a year
In their own words
Greenhouse School Websites
Greenhouse School Websites designs and operates websites and a content management system for schools and multi-academy trusts. The CMS supports unlimited pages and menus, and can hold thousands of documents, photos, and videos. Staff can update sites in a browser from any internet-connected computer, while role-based permissions govern editing, approval, and publishing. Websites include responsive layouts and accessibility features such as keyboard access, clear labelling, text resizing, and reflow. Greenhouse also offers mobile apps connected to school websites, with push notifications, and integrations including Google Analytics, Google Maps, Twitter, and Facebook. Compliance tools include Ofsted early warning alerts and an audit tool based on DfE website requirements. Support is available by phone, email, and live chat, with training videos and weekly webinars. The company works exclusively with schools; it says standard contracts run for 12 months and do not require upfront payment before launch. Pricing starts at £945, and a free trial is available. Most schools go live in around four to six weeks, depending on design, content, and feedback.
Schoolground
Schoolground has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.