Access Education Finance
School finance software pricing
Access Education Finance is built for schools, academies and multi-academy trusts that need real-time financial visibility and automated DfE-compliant reporting.
Every quote is built around your school or trust - use the guide below to understand what goes into your price.
What does our school finance software cost?
Access Education Finance is priced based on your school or trust's specific requirements. Your quote is built from three components - use the guide below to understand what each one means for your school.
Access Education Finance
£POA
per school, per year
- Real-time income and expenditure reporting
- Automated CFR (Consistent Financial Report) return
- DfE-compliant statutory reporting
- Electronic bank reconciliation
- Integration with Access Education Budgets
- Cloud-based access via our platform Access Evo for Education, with single sign-on
Pricing that's tailored to your school or trust
There's no single price for every school - and that's by design. The price you'll pay is made up of three parts:
What's included in Access Education Finance?
What you get beyond the software
Access Education Finance is backed by a team and platform that supports you from implementation, to ensuring you’re getting the most out of your investment.
School-specific expertise
Access Education Finance was built alongside education finance professionals for schools and trusts and is used by over 9,000 schools and 42 local authorities across England.
DfE compliance built in
Automated CFR returns and reporting aligned to DfE requirements - updated when guidance changes, so your team doesn't have to track it manually.
Integration that reduces manual work
Access Education Finance integrates natively with Access Education Budgets, reducing manual data entry and giving you a connected view of your finances and budget position across your school or trust.
Cloud-based, always available
100% cloud-based with single sign-on via Access Evo for Education - your team can access everything they need, securely, wherever they are.
Trusted by schools and trusts that are serious about financial management
School finance software pricing FAQs
How much does Access Education Finance cost?
Access Education Finance is priced based on your school or trust's specific requirements - organisation type, size, contract length and support plan all factor into your quote. Speak to our expert team for a tailored figure.
What types of school is Access Education Finance designed for?
Access Education Finance is designed for maintained schools, single academies and multi-academy trusts. It supports the specific reporting and compliance requirements of each, including CFR returns for schools and trust-wide consolidated reporting for MATs.
Does Access Education Finance handle DfE compliance reporting automatically?
Yes. Access Education Finance supports automated CFR returns and reporting aligned to DfE requirements. Reports are updated to reflect changes in DfE guidance, so your team doesn't need to track regulatory changes manually.
Can it integrate with Access Education Budgets?
Yes - the two products integrate natively, reducing manual data entry and giving you a connected view of your finances and budget position. You can buy them separately or as part of our Financial Focus bundle, which may offer better value for schools buying both.
Are there any setup costs on top of the license fee?
Implementation is a separate one-time cost. Your account manager will include a full breakdown in your quote. There are no annual upgrade fees - software updates are included.
Is there a minimum contract length?
Standard contracts are annual. Longer-term contracts can unlock additional discounts - your account manager can advise on what's available for your school or trust.
What support is included?
All licences include access to our standard support team and online resources. You can also choose a Premier success plan for enhanced onboarding, training and dedicated support. Find out about our success plans.