IT Support for Schools in London That Keeps Lessons Running, Pupil Data Safe, and Your Trust Meeting DfE Standards.
From single schools to multi-academy trusts, colleges, and independent schools across Essex, London, and the South East, we deliver managed IT, cyber security, and cloud solutions built around safeguarding data, DfE cyber security standards, and systems that can’t afford downtime during term time, backed by 25+ years of experience and 200+ five-star reviews.
A no-obligation 30-minute review of your IT setup – security, DfE standards readiness, software ecosystem, and backup processes.
We come to you across London, Essex and the South East – no obligation, no pressure.
25+years supporting UK schools and education providers
200+five-star client reviews
20%up to more affordable than London-based IT support companies
24/7monitoring and rapid response
We know the systems your business already runs on
We speak your industry’s tech stack
Schools and trusts don’t run on generic office software. We support and secure the platforms your staff already rely on, including:
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SIMS / Arbor / Bromcom
Management information systems, registers, and pupil records
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CPOMS / MyConcern
Safeguarding and welfare recording
Google Workspace for Education / Microsoft 365 Education
Email, classroom tools, and staff-pupil collaboration
Sage / Xero
Trust finance, payroll, and budget management
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ParentPay / Scopay
Parent payments and meal accounts
We don’t ask you to change how your school or trust works. We build IT support and security around the platforms you’ve already chosen.
The IT risks schools and trusts are carrying right now
80+Ransomware attacks on UK schools, colleges, and universities were reported to the ICO in 2024 alone – placing education among the UK’s three most targeted sectors.1
92%Of primary school cyber attacks and 89% of secondary school cyber attacks involved phishing – most attacks start with a single click.1
Forced to closeA UK secondary school had to shut its doors after a ransomware attack locked staff and pupils out of critical systems overnight.2
Sources: (1) Department for Education, Cyber Security Hub – Cyber Threat Landscape. (2) Infosecurity Magazine, reporting on Blacon High School, Cheshire.
IT support built around how schools and trusts actually operate
Sprint Integration provides fully managed IT support, cyber security, and cloud infrastructure designed to meet the safeguarding and compliance standards schools and trusts are held to – without disrupting teaching and learning.
DfE cyber security standards alignment
Infrastructure and processes aligned to the Department for Education’s cyber security standards for schools and colleges.
Safeguarding data protection
Advanced cyber security built around the sensitive pupil, safeguarding, and staff data your MIS and welfare systems hold.
Secure cloud & remote access
Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 environments configured for secure teaching, learning, and admin, in classrooms and at home.
Backup & disaster recovery
Tested recovery plans so registers, pupil records, and coursework survive a hardware failure or attack – not just backed up and hoped for.
Term-time reliability
Rapid-response support and proactive monitoring so a technical fault doesn’t mean lost lesson time or a school closure.
Dedicated engineers and a named Project Manager
Support from people who understand safeguarding, Ofsted expectations, and the pressures of the school calendar, with a Relationship Manager included for larger trusts.
Trusted by schools and trusts across London, Essex and the South East
IMA (Institute of Mathematics and its Applications)
· Office relocation and IT setup · Southend, Essex
Education Industry
The challenge
IMA’s existing office, a converted bootmaker’s workshop with separate rooms, no longer suited hybrid working. The layout isolated on-site staff and limited collaboration on office days. Moving to a more open space meant shifting from fixed desktops to a full laptop fleet with desk docks, better WiFi, and hot-desking support, alongside a full IT estate move and new collaboration tools.
What Sprint did
Sprint Integration was involved from the earliest planning stages, helping choose the new office’s internet connectivity and desk layout before the lease was even signed. The entire IT estate, servers, switches, routers, and computers, was moved in a single Friday with just three hours of downtime, ready for Monday. Every user was migrated to new laptops via the Microsoft Cloud and SonicWall VPN, with new docks installed at each desk for full hot-desk flexibility, plus a conference room and digital signage for larger meetings.
The results
50 YearsCoordinating CPD, training, and advocacy for mathematicians
3 HoursDowntime moving the entire IT estate to the new office
WiFi 7Full high-speed wireless coverage across the new office
Our services
Everything a school or trust needs from its IT partner
IT Support
Unmatched day – to – day support for teaching and admin staff across every site.
Cyber Security & Endpoint Protection
Advanced protection built for a sector attackers specifically target.
Cloud Solutions
Secure Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 environments for classroom and remote learning.
Cyber Essentials Accreditation
Support achieving and maintaining Cyber Essentials and Cyber Essentials Plus.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Tested continuity planning to protect pupil records and safeguarding data.
Connectivity
Reliable broadband, Wi – Fi, and leased lines across every classroom and campus.
What our clients say
Trusted by 200+ businesses across London, Essex, and the South East
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Sprint understands our business needs and consistently provides reliable IT support with quick response times. Their team is responsive, highly knowledgeable, and has become an essential partner to our business.
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Jason Firth
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We have been working with Sprint for a number of years now and have always been very happy with the service they provide. They look after all of our infrastructure, cyber security, and IT support, and throughout that time they have consistently delivered a proactive, reliable and professional service.
GH
Graham Hoy
★★★★★
From the moment we were informed that we needed PC updates to the installation process — incredibly smooth, informative, and seamless. Sprint is an integral part of our business.
JW
Julie W.
Cyber Essentials Cyber Essentials Plus GDPR-aligned practices DfE standards-aware infrastructure
FAQ
Questions schools and trusts ask us
Do you have experience working with schools, colleges, and multi-academy trusts?
Yes. We work with single schools, multi-academy trusts, colleges, and independent schools, building IT infrastructure and processes that support the safeguarding, compliance, and data-handling standards education providers are expected to meet.
Can you help us meet the DfE’s cyber security standards for schools and colleges?
Yes. We configure and manage your infrastructure with the Department for Education’s cyber security standards in mind, and provide the documentation you need for governor reporting, audits, and Ofsted readiness.
What happens if we’re hit by a ransomware attack or data breach?
Our cyber security services are built to prevent incidents before they happen, with 24/7 monitoring and rapid response. If an incident does occur, our backup and disaster recovery processes are tested to get registers, records, and systems back online with minimal disruption to teaching.
Do you offer IT support for single schools, or just larger multi-academy trusts?
We support education providers of small sizes (5-200), from single-site primary schools to large multi-academy trusts, across London, Essex and the South East. Our flexible, scalable solutions grow with you.
How much does managed IT support cost for a school or trust?
Pricing typically ranges from £45 to £75 per user, per month, depending on the level of support required, whether cyber security services are included, and whether a Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace package is bundled in. Not sure where you stand? Get a free IT Health Check first.
Ready for IT that keeps lessons running and pupil data protected?
Book a free IT Healthcheck and see exactly where your current setup stands against the risks and standards schools and trusts are held to.
