Have you a Question?

See below some questions and answere we regurarly get asked.  If they dont answer your question please contact us. 

We currently have no website what do I need to do?

No problem, we can set this all up for you.  We can register your domain e.g (myschoolwebsite.ie)  and setup your hosting.

How much does a primary school website cost in Ireland?

The cost of a primary school website in Ireland can vary depending on the features required, but our standard school website package starts from €1,200 plus VAT. This includes website design, hosting for the first year, SSL security, accessibility tools, online payments functionality, educational games, and ongoing support. Additional bespoke features can also be added depending on your school’s needs.

Are school websites required to meet accessibility laws?

Yes. Schools, as public sector organisations, are required to ensure their websites are accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. Accessibility is both a legal requirement and an important part of ensuring equal access to information for pupils, parents, staff, and the wider community.

What is the European Accessibility Act (EAA)?

The European Accessibility Act is legislation designed to improve accessibility across digital products and services within the EU. While public sector websites were already subject to accessibility obligations under earlier legislation, the EAA has increased awareness around digital accessibility standards. School websites should meet recognised accessibility guidelines such as WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) to ensure compliance and usability.

Will the website be accessible?

Yes - packed with feature filled accessibility tools such as a fully functional screen reader, text enlargement, contrast controls, and features for Dyslexia and ADHD.

What accessibility features are included?

Our school websites include built-in accessibility tools such as:

  • built in screen reader
  • text resizing
  • contrast controls
  • dyslexia-friendly fonts
  • ADHD-friendly reading tools
  • external screen reader support
  • keyboard navigation support

These features help make your website easier to use for all visitors.

Can we take parent payments?

Yes. Schools can create items (e.g. Voluntary Contributions), and parents can pay securely via your school’s Stripe account. Payments appear in the admin area of the website withCSV download option for your records.

How long does it take to build a school website?

A typical school website can be designed and launched within 2 to 6 weeks, depending on how quickly content such as text, photographs, and policies are supplied. Larger or more bespoke projects may take longer, but we work closely with schools throughout the process to keep things moving efficiently.

Can school staff update the website themselves?

Yes. Our websites are designed to be easy to manage, even for non-technical staff. Schools can update news, events, policies, documents, photo galleries, and page content without needing web design experience. Training and support can also be provided where needed.

Will my site look good on Mobile Phones etc?

Yes, your site will be specifically designed to be 'Responsive' meaning that look great on all devices such as Mobile Phones, Tablets and of course Desktops and Laptops.

Can you integrate our Social Media Feeds?

Yes, I can do that. We can add your Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter feeds. Since December 2024, Instagram only allows Business accounts to be connected, so personal accounts can’t be added anymore. However, upgrading to a Business account is a quick and free process.

Does our school website need to be GDPR compliant?

Yes. School websites often process personal data such as contact forms, newsletter signups, staff details, and payment information. Schools must ensure their website handles data securely and complies with GDPR requirements, including privacy policies, secure hosting, SSL encryption, and appropriate consent where required.

Is it GDPR compliant?

Yes, the website will be built to meet GDPR requirements.

Can parents make payments through the website?

Yes. We offer integrated school payment systems that allow parents to make secure online payments for items such as school tours, voluntary contributions, activities, and other school-related charges. Payments are processed securely, making administration easier for school staff and more convenient for parents.

I have a website but it's ScoilNet.ie website.

We cannot work with your existing website and would need to setup your website in a new location (server) with a new domain name.  This usually isnt a big issue and it would be included in our price.  Scoilnet can then redirect all traffic to your new website.

Do your websites work on phones and tablets?

Yes. All of our school websites are fully responsive, meaning they automatically adapt to desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This ensures parents, staff, and visitors can easily access information from any device.

Will my website be secure?

We will host your website on a highly secure server located in a state of the art €1.1 billion Google Data Centre in the Netherlands.  As well as been secure the facility is powered by their on site wind turbine and solar panel farm.

Your site will also have a built in Firewall constantly monitoring all activities.  If there are issues we will be contacted by your site and we will act accordingly.

Who will add content to the site once it's built?

You will have full access to the site where you can add content such as News and Pages.  We can also setup a number of users with different levels of access.  For example we can setup Editors who can add and edit content freely but they cannot access sensitive areas of the website.  We can also setup ‘Authors’ who can add content also but this content will not be shown on the site unless it’s approved by an ‘Editor’.  The ‘Administrator’ has full system rights and can add more users and change site settings.

Will I be trained on how to use the site.

We offer free hands on training where we visit the school and sit down and show you the ropes.  Unfortunately we currently only offer this within the county of Tipperary.  We have a number of tutorial videos online on how to add content and edit content and optimise images etc.  These videos are screen casts of us working on a site with the same system as yours.  We find that this method of showing people the ropes works best as you can revert back to a particular video at any time.

If for some reason there is a particular aspect of your site you are having dificulty with, we will create a more in-depth video specifically for you.

Do you provide hosting and support?

Yes. We provide reliable hosting, SSL security certificates, daily backups, monitoring, and ongoing technical support. This means your school website remains secure, maintained, and supported without the school needing to manage technical hosting issues.

Do you work with schools outside Ireland?

Our primary focus is on schools in Ireland, particularly because of familiarity with Irish school requirements, accessibility expectations, and common integrations. However, we may be able to assist schools in other regions depending on the project.

What We Offer

Ongoing Support

We offer ongoing support to help you rest easy that your school website is secure and running smoothly with daily backups and state of the art security in place.

Take Payments

Collect school payments for school trips, voluntary contributions etc, the easy way, now available for all PrimarySites schools, powered by Stripe.

GDPR Compliancy

We ensure your school website stays fully GDPR compliant with secure data handling, clear privacy controls and ongoing monitoring so you can be confident that all personal information is protected.

Easy Update

Our websites are build using WordPress which gives you full control over all the content. Your site will also have a ‘visual builder’ so you can edit things simply from the front end of your website. 

Accessibility

Our websites are fully accessible and include built-in tools not offered anywhere else, like text resizing, Dyslexia and ADHD tools, high contrast, and screen reader support for an inclusive experience.

Educational Games

We offer ongoing support to help you rest easy that your school website is secure and running smoothly with daily backups and state of the art security in place.

Testimonials

What Our Schools Have To Say About Us

Websites packed with really easy to use features.

Will was a pleasure to work with, professional, patient, and always supportive. Our school website is user-friendly, visually engaging, and a huge improvement for our school community. It now reflects the warmth and spirit that Scoil an Chroí Naofa has to offer.

Professional, Patient, and Always Supportive
Deirdre Fenton - Teacher
Scoil an Chroí Naofa, Ballinasloe Co. Galway

As a primary school principal, I am incredibly pleased with the service we receive from Will. He is consistently efficient, highly knowledgeable, and an absolute pleasure to work with. Nothing is ever too much trouble, and he handles every request with professionalism and ease. His support has made managing our school website stress-free, and we are truly grateful for his expertise and reliability.  Helen Leddy, Kilworth.

An absolute pleasure to work with
Helen Leddy, Principal
Kilworth National School, Kilworth, Co. Cork. P61D504

Working with PrimarySites.ie was an excellent experience. Will made the entire process easy and completely stress-free. He quickly understood our school’s needs and guided us through each stage with clarity and patience. Will was always available to answer questions. The finished site is professional, user-friendly and exactly what we hoped for. We would highly recommend PrimarySites.ie to any school looking for a smooth, supportive design process.

Excellent Experience
Simon Moloney
Lucan East Educate Together N.S., Lucan Dublin

My name is Lauren Conway, and I am a teacher in Charleville National School, Tullamore. I worked with Will to develop our new school website, and I genuinely could not recommend him highly enough. From the beginning, Will understood exactly what we needed, a colourful, child-friendly, inclusive website that reflects our culturally diverse school community. He designed a layout that is clear, welcoming, and very easy for parents to navigate, with quick access to essentials like our school calendar, policies, and key information. We also wanted a space where children could show their parents what they are doing in school, and Will created a beautifully organised news area that allows us to share regular updates, photos, and blog-style posts. This has really improved communication between home and school. What impressed me most was the support Will provided after the site was built. He sent me a link to a full set of clear, step-by-step tutorials recorded by himself showing exactly how to update and manage the website. These have been incredibly helpful. Will was always easy to speak to, quick to respond, and full of practical suggestions that improved the final design. The whole process was smooth and stress-free, and the finished website represents Charleville National School perfectly. I would highly recommend Will to any school or organisation looking for a professional, reliable, and genuinely thoughtful website designer.

Highly recommend
Lauren Conway - Teacher
Charleville National School, Tullamore

Primarysites.ie designed our website here in Our Lady's GNS,Rathdrum. From start to finish, Will was a pleasure to work with. He was patient, efficient and explained technical processes in simple language. Will has continued to support us beyond the creation of the website. I can't recommend Primarysites.ie highly enough."

Patient, Efficient
Helena Cassidy - Principal
Our Lady's GNS, Rathdrum

Working with Primary sites has been truly transformative for our school website. The support provided is always excellent and extremely helpful. Will is always prompt, clear, and supportive, making the entire website creation process effortless. We highly recommend them for their professional expertise and fantastic customer care.

Truly Transformative
Josh Jenkingson
St. Peters National School, Bolton Street, Drogheda

We have been working with Will at Primary Sites for a number of years now. Will is quick in responding to any queries we may have and is eager to help us make out website work for us. As well as doing all the background work, Will has provided tutorials to help us use the site more efficiently.

Quick in responding to any queries
Frank Noone - Principal
Glanduff NS, Athlone, Co. Roscommon

Will has created a fun and engaging website for our school. The website design process was done quickly with everything we had asked for. Support has been amazing with questions answered quickly. We now have the skills to maintain our website, and Will has helped us to achieve this. We would highly recommend Primary sites for developing your school website.

Support has been amazing
Carmel O'Riordan
Craughwell National School , Craughwell, Co. Galway

Working with Will on our new school website was a very straightforward, stress-free and pleasant experience. Our website was extremely out-dated, difficult to navigate and had been neglected for quite some time. We came to Will with a loose vision of what we were hoping to achieve and were blown away by his work portfolio. Will created a visually appealing, easy to access and child-centered website for us. His attention to detail and the level of support given to us was second to none. Will is so professional and always willing to offer help and support where needed. Will has provided training videos to us so that we can update our site when needed, which has been a great help. We have received so many compliments on our new site and we are so grateful to Will and thankful that we found him!

Straightforward, stress-free and pleasant experience
Aisling Nic Fhinn
Gaelscoil Eiscir Riada, Lucan, Dublin

PrimarySite.ie did an incredible job designing our website. It looks amazing and functions perfectly. They are professional, creative, and always quick to respond to any questions or requests. The process is easy to use and we would recommend PrimarySites.it to any school looking to startup or develop their website.

Amazing and functions perfectly
Ms Healy - Teacher
Bigstone National School, Ballyraggan, Rathvilly, Co. Kildare,

Using Primarysites as our website provider has been incredibly helpful for our small school. The platform is easy to use, Will is always quick to respond, and it has made managing our school website simple and stress-free. I would highly recommend  Primarysites to any school looking to improve their presence online'.

Incredibly helpful
Eilish Fitzhenry, Principal
Scoil Mhuire Ballyhogue., Enniscorthy Co. Wexford.

Will of Primary Sites, designed and built our website casacaterinaschool.ie back in 2022.  He has been our support since then, not only meeting any request quickly & professionally, but also prompting us to take action to keep our site up to date and compliant with legislation.

Meeting any request quickly & professionally
Lorna Cahill - Acting Principal
Casa Caterina, Cabra, Dublin 7

Will from Primary Sites helped me to set up a new school website last year. Creating a website is a daunting task for a teaching principal with so many other daily tasks. But Will divided the process into manageable steps, and helped me to navigate through them. He had a large variety of website designs to choose from. The end result is an attractive school website, which I can manage and update myself. It showcases our school to prospective new families.  Will helped us to link our School Facebook page to the website - so day-to-day news is available on the website too. Will provides ongoing support  - something I have needed a number of times. I would happily recommend Primarysites.ie.

A Stress-Free Website Experience for Our School
Kerry Harris - Principal
Monreagh NS Carrigans, Co. Donegal

Scoil Naomh Cualán have been using the services of Primary Sites for the last number of years. We needed a website that would capture the attention of our school community and we got what we wanted in spades from Primary Sites. Our website is bright, colourful and user friendly. It is everything we require in a school website. The site is easy to navigate for visitors and easy to update for school staff. If you require any help the Primary Sites team are always at hand to lend assistance when needed. We would have no hesitation in recommending them for all your school website needs.

Bright, colourful and user friendly
Scoil Naomh Cualán - Michael Small Principal
Scoil Naomh Cualán, Borrisoleigh, Tipperary

When looking for a new school website to promote our school, we needed someone with vision and creativity. Luckily, Will at FlexiWeb was just the man for the job. What impressed us most about FlexiWeb was the project management and design of the website. Things were done on time and Will was always there to help us through the process. Our Website is now modern and easy to use and shows our school in the best light. The school and more importantly the pupils are very proud of it. We would definitely recommend Primary Sites for anyone looking to promote and improve their school

Easy to Use
Jody Harkin Principal
Castleiney National School, Castleiney, Templemore, County Tipperary

We contracted Will to design a website for our school. From the onset we have been delighted with the service provided. All our requests for the site were included and the process was made so easy. We are delighted with the finished product which has proven a great resource for our school. The after-sales and support service is second to none with modifications and website renewal just a quick email. We would recommend Will and Primary Sites without hesitation

Great after-sales and support service
Pádraig Fahey Principal
Clerihan National School, Clerihan, County Tipperary

Will recently created our website www.hallsoffun.ie We genuinely could not be happier with the service Will provided. He was so enthusiastic and creative, we are thrilled with our website! Any queries we’ve had have been dealt with effectively and efficiently. We are absolutely delighted to recommend Will to anyone wishing to create an effective and beautifully created website.

Couldn’t be Happier
Linda
Halls of Fun, Thurles, Co. Tipperary

I would highly recommend the services of Primary Sites and Will. He has been extremely helpful and professional throughout the whole process. Will is quick to respond to any queries and we are delighted with the finished product. The website design is bright, welcoming and gives a great representation of life in our school community. The site is also user-friendly and provides ease of access for teachers too. I have already recommended the service of Will to other schools and I will continue to do so in the future.

Highly Recommend
Pádraig McGovern, Principal
Duleek Girls National School, Abbey Road, Duleek, Co Meath

Our school website is designed and maintained by Will at Primarysites.ie and we would wholeheartedly recommend his services. Will has designed a website that truly reflects us as a school, it is bright and vibrant, easy to navigate and a wonderful source of information for our students and their families, our staff and for anyone who would like to see what day to day life is like in our school. He was supportive, patient and helpful all the way through the design process and incorporated our full Wishlist of requests into the final layout. Having someone who understands what a primary school website needs to include was invaluable to us at the design stage. He continues to make any necessary changes or additions to our site in an efficient and effective manner, including adding some Christmas Effects for the month of December! We are delighted with the finished product and would highly recommend Will and Primarysites.ie.

Wholeheartedly Recommend
Issy Somerville - School Secretary
Stokane NS, Enniscrone Co Sligo

Will at Primary Sites created our new school website this year. We are absolutely delighted with the finished product. Will was great to work with .. he listened to our ideas and came up with a website that  truly showcases our school . It is bright , vibrant, easy to navigate and above all easy to maintain. I would highly recommend Primary Sites

absolutely delighted
Mercedes Campion - Principal
Our Lady of Lourdes NS, Ballinlough Road Cork

We asked Will to design and develop our new website, and we are delighted with the end result. From the onset, Will has been a pleasure to deal with. His customer service is second to none, giving great guidance and advice and his response time to a query is always very speedy. Will has not only created a very visually appealing website that is easy to navigate as a user but it is also very user friendly, which ensures staff members are able to update regularly. I have already recommended Will to other schools that have made enquiries with us and will continue to do so in the future" Deirdre Fenton

Customer Service is Second to None
Deirdre Fenton - Teacher
Scoil an Chroí Naofa, Ballinasloe
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