eSchools
6.5#6 in school website buildersFrom £295 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
VisiteSchools vs Greenhouse School Websites
Greenhouse School Websites
6.9#4 in school website buildersFrom £315 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | eSchools | Greenhouse School Websites |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Its all-in-one platform is described as serving primary and secondary schools, with modular options to purchase individual tools. | The company works exclusively with schools and supports individual schools, multi-academy trusts and school groups. |
| Founded | 2009 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | York, United Kingdom | Greenwich, London, UK |
| Integrations | eSchools says school MIS data, including from Arbor, Bromcom and SIMS, can sync through Wonde to create user accounts, classes and groups. | The CMS integrates with Greenhouse mobile apps, Twitter and Facebook, Google Jobs, Google Analytics and Google Maps. |
| Purpose | eSchools provides tools to simplify school communication and administration and connect staff, students, and parents. | Greenhouse designs and operates websites and a content management system specifically for schools and multi-academy trusts. |
| Security | The privacy policy lists access controls and user authentication including multi-factor authentication, regular security testing, staff training, and incident response processes. | Greenhouse states that websites include SSL certificates, cookie pop-up notifications, secure hosting with daily backups and GDPR compliance. |
| Support | The learning platform package includes unlimited telephone and email support and unlimited online training. | Support is unlimited by phone, email and live chat, with self-serve training videos and weekly webinars. |
eSchools plans
- Parents’ Evening Booking System — Primary Schools£295 a year
- Parents’ Evening Booking System — Secondary Schools£395 a year
Greenhouse School Websites plans
- Bespoke Primary£315 a year
- Pre-designed Trust£315 a year
- Premium Primary£315 a year
- Premium Trust£315 a year
- Bespoke Trust£315 a year
- Pre-designed Primary£315 a year
Pick eSchools if…
eSchools suits primary and secondary schools seeking website, learning, and communication tools, either together or as individual modules. Parents can use its iOS and Android app for school information, messages, attendance, and assignments.
Pick Greenhouse School Websites if…
It is intended for individual schools, multi-academy trusts, and school groups seeking a managed website and CMS. Schools needing role-based publishing, accessibility features, or linked parent apps may find it a fit.