Creative Partners for Schools, Colleges and Academy Trusts
A specialist education design agency
Design for Schools is the specialist education division of Urbansoul Design, based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester and working with schools, colleges and academy trusts across the UK.
Over the years, we’ve developed a deep understanding of what makes school communications effective. Whether we’re designing a new school website, creating a prospectus or refreshing a school brand, everything we do is tailored to your school, your audience and your goals.
Our work combines creativity, strategy and practical thinking to deliver solutions that look great and work brilliantly.
Since 2004, we’ve been helping schools communicate with confidence through thoughtful design, engaging websites and high-quality prospectuses.
From small primary schools and nurseries to large secondary schools and multi-academy trusts, we’ve worked alongside education professionals across the UK to create design that informs, inspires and makes a lasting impression.
We’re not just designers. We’re a team that understands the education sector, the challenges schools face, and the importance of presenting your school in the very best light.
What makes us different
We understand schools
Education is at the heart of everything we do. We know the importance of balancing creativity with accessibility, compliance, usability and clear communication.
We’re easy to work with
Our clients often tell us how much they value our friendly, down-to-earth approach. We build long-term relationships and work as an extension of your team, offering honest advice and practical support whenever you need it.
We focus on value
Budgets matter. That’s why we deliver high-quality design and digital solutions that provide genuine long-term value for schools, colleges and trusts of all sizes.
We’re here for the long haul
Launching your project is only the beginning. From training and support to future development and updates, we’re here to help long after your website goes live or your prospectus lands on desks.
Built around simplicity
We believe managing your school’s website shouldn’t feel like a full-time job.
That’s why our websites are designed to be intuitive, easy to update and simple to maintain. From publishing news stories and events to updating statutory information, you’ll have complete control without needing technical expertise.
And if you ever need a hand, we’re only a phone call or email away.
Proud to work with schools across the UK
Over the last two decades, we’ve had the privilege of working with hundreds of schools, colleges and academy trusts nationwide.
Nothing makes us happier than seeing a school launch a new website, unveil a refreshed brand or hand a beautifully designed prospectus to prospective families.
The work you do matters. We’re proud to play a small part in helping you tell your story.
Tired of spending hours editing your website?
Our sites make your life easier!
We build our school websites using WordPress, The world’s most popular Content Management System. WordPress allows us to build an intuitive interface for you to update your school website with ease. Add events to calendars, class media galleries, school news, class blogs, and of course your statutory information required by Ofsted – quickly & simply using WordPress.
ATC Multi Academy Trust
“Great service from the team at Design For Schools, they really listened to our requirements and brought them to life through a suite of inspiring, engaging websites. Each school website is united by a clear sense of purpose and shared values, while still reflecting the unique identity of every individual school.”
Craig Holden, Deputy CEO, ATC Academy Trust