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Arbor Pricing 2026: What Schools Actually Pay

Arbor is a UK cloud MIS sold on annual subscriptions, generally priced per pupil and by modules, often through UK procurement routes. Here is what to compare.

Price model

Annual subscription, typically per pupil, quoted

Public price list?

Quoted per school / trust

Last reviewed

October 2026

How the price is set

What Drives Arbor Pricing

  • Number of pupils
  • Modules (finance, HR, payments)
  • Trust-wide vs single school
  • Migration and training
Budget for these

Costs Schools Often Miss

Ask for each of these as a separate line in any written quote.

Migration from SIMS

Data migration and training days may be priced separately.

Add-on modules

Payments, HR or finance can add cost.

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Arbor vs Schoolites Cost Structure

Last reviewed: October 2026 · Based on publicly available information · Suggest a correction

Cost itemSchoolitesArbor
Published pricing Shared on WhatsApp before you payQuoted
Upfront cost Small one-time fee — covers onboarding, data import and staff trainingMigration / training
Ongoing price Simple monthly price per studentAnnual per-pupil subscription
UK statutory returns Operational exportsSupported
FAQ

Arbor Pricing Questions

How is Arbor priced?
Usually an annual per-pupil subscription, quoted per school or trust. Ask for migration and training costs separately.
How does Schoolites pricing work?
A small one-time registration fee (covers onboarding, data import and staff training), then 1 month free, then a simple monthly price per student with every module included. We share the exact numbers on WhatsApp before you pay anything.
What should I compare between Arbor and Schoolites?
Compare total first-year cost: upfront fees, the per-student price, which modules are included, training, messaging and payment-gateway charges. Then compare the yearly cost from year two.

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First 1 month free after a small one-time registration fee (covers onboarding & training). Every module included.

About this page

Arbor is a trademark of its respective owner. Schoolites is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Arbor. Pricing information is compiled from publicly available sources as of October 2026 and describes the price model only. Vendors change plans and prices; always confirm current pricing directly with Arbor.

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