
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.
