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Access Education Budgets
School budgeting software pricing
Access Education Budgets starts from £96 per month per school. Every quote is built around your organisation type, size and contract length.
Use the guide below to understand what goes into yours.
What does our budgeting software cost?
The pricing below reflects a starting from price. Your final quote will reflect your organisation type, size, contract length and support plan.
Based on 3-year contract
Access Education Budgets
From
£96
/per month, per school
- 5-year budget forecasting and scenario planning
- Payroll and staff cost reconciliation
- DfE-ready reporting - GAG, BFR, income/expenditure
- Cloud-based access via Access Evo for Education, with single sign-on
- Central Budgets included at no extra cost (MATs only)
- Consolidated trust-level reporting (MATs only)
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
All licences include the core features below. Multi-academy trusts also get Central Budgets and trust-wide management tools at no extra cost.
Software that pays for itself
Budgeting software should save you more than it costs. Here's what schools and trusts tell us – and what the data shows across Access Education.
+
multi-academy trusts
use Access Education Budgets
+
schools and academies
use Access Education software
%
of academies in England
use Access Education software
Expert guidance at every stage
Get started quickly with consultant-led onboarding and stay supported with Customer Success Plans tailored to your organisation.
Trusted by schools and trusts that are serious about financial planning
FAQs
Our budgeting software pricing - your questions answered
How much does Access Education Budgets cost?
Pricing is per school, based on your organisation type - maintained school, single academy, independent school or multi-academy trust. Starting-from prices are shown at the top of this page. There are no per-user or per-pupil charges.
What is Central Budgets and is it included in the price?
Yes. Central Budgets gives MATs a two-way data flow between trust and academy level and is included with Access Education Budgets at no additional cost.
Can I add more schools to my licence as my trust grows?
Yes. For multi-academy trusts, your quote will be per school and scales as your trust grows - your account manager can advise on costs as you add schools. Speak to our team for a tailored quote.
Are there any setup or implementation costs on top of the licence 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.
What if we also need financial management software?
Access Education Finance and Access Education Budgets are built to work together. You can buy them separately or as part of our Financial Focus bundle, which may offer better value for schools buying both. Speak to our team when you request a quote and they can walk you through the options.
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 size.
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.
Ready to see what Access Education Budgets costs for your school or trust?
Speak to our team for a tailored quote that covers your specific setup, implementation, support options and any available discounts.