Why Open-Source Platforms Are the Smart Choice for Your School Website
When choosing a website platform for your school, it’s important to also think beyond design. The technology behind your website can have a lasting impact on cost, flexibility and most importantly - control.
At FSE Design, the UK’s leading school website specialists in open-source technology, we believe schools deserve websites that are beautifully designed as well as powerful, secure, and free from unnecessary restrictions or forced paid upgrades.
Freedom, Flexibility, and Future-Proofing
Our websites are built on a trusted open-source platform, used and supported by thousands of organisations worldwide. Open-source technology means you’re never locked in. You are in full control of your website, your content and your data. You can evolve and improve your site over time without being forced into expensive, disruptive upgrades.
With open-source, your school benefits from:
- Complete control – You stay in control of your content and your website.
- No licensing fees – The platform itself is free to use and updated regularly.
- Security and reliability – Open-source platforms are constantly updated and improved by a global community as well as our own developers maintaining our education focused features.
Our Unique Education-First Platform
While our websites are built on open-source foundations, we’ve developed our own suite of specialist features and functionalities designed specifically for schools and the education sector.
This means you get the best of both worlds; all the freedom and flexibility of open-source, combined with the tailored features and professional polish you’d expect from a proprietary platform. Everything we build is made with schools in mind.
So you enjoy the benefits of open-source, without sacrificing ease of use, performance, or support.
Say Goodbye to Forced Upgrades and Hidden Costs
Many schools still find themselves locked into closed, proprietary website systems. These providers can often force schools to upgrade every few years, or even worse, they may go out of business resulting in your website being shut down with very little notice.
With our open-source approach, you’ll never be forced into upgrades or migrations you don’t want. You decide when to refresh your design or add new functionality, not your provider.
It’s your website, your choice.
Why Schools Choose FSE Design
With over 20 years of experience working exclusively in education, we understand what schools need from their websites. Our open-source, education-focused approach offers:
- Long-term value without hidden costs
- Tailored school-specific functionality
- Full control and independence
- Ongoing support from experts who understand education
Your school website should evolve with you - not against you.
Ready to Take Control?
If you’re ready to move away from restrictive systems and discover the freedom of open-source, we’re here to help. As the UK’s leading open-source school website specialists, we’ll build you a site that’s powerful, flexible, and designed to support your school’s success for years to come.