# Private School Website Example: Oakfield Academy

Oakfield Academy is an invented independent day school for ages five to eighteen. Its sample site shows what parents look for before they visit: the three stages of the school, the curriculum and clubs, a clear fee table, a four step admissions path, calm notes on safeguarding, and a form to book a tour or send an enquiry.

Live sample: https://aiwebmaker.co/sample-websites/school-website-sample

Parents choosing a school read slowly and return often, so a school website has to reward careful reading. The sample starts with a warm opening view and a clear invitation to book a tour, because a visit is the step that matters most in this decision. Three stage cards follow, explaining what changes between the lower, middle and senior schools and which ages each one serves. A fee table sits in the first half of the page rather than at the bottom, listing tuition, lunches and transport with sibling reductions and bursaries explained underneath. Families who can see the whole picture early are far more likely to book that first visit.

The second half of the page speaks to the questions parents ask once they are interested. A curriculum section explains the breadth of subjects and the size of classes, and it says that school leaving qualifications differ between countries rather than naming one system. Clubs and sport appear as a quick list, and a four step path shows how admissions move from a visit to an offer. Safeguarding is stated generally, with checked staff, a named lead and a reminder to call the local emergency number when someone is in danger. The enquiry form at the end lets parents book a tour, reserve an open morning place or ask a question in one message.

## What is on this sample website?

| Page | What it is for | Sections |
|---|---|---|
| Opening view | Where every pupil is known by name | Book a tour; Fees and admissions; Ages 5 to 18; Class sizes; Forty clubs |
| Our schools | Three schools on one campus | Lower school, ages 5 to 11; Middle school, ages 11 to 14; Senior school, ages 14 to 18 |
| Learning | A broad curriculum, taught in small classes | Subjects; Class sizes; Tutors; Learning support |
| Fees | Fees for the school year | Tuition by stage; Lunch; School bus; Sibling reductions and bursaries |
| Sport and clubs | Sport, the arts and forty clubs | Sport; Music; Drama; Clubs |
| Admissions | How admissions work | Visit; Enquire; Meet and assess; Receive an offer |
| Questions | Questions parents ask | Joining; Assessment; Safeguarding; Inspection; Additional needs; School bus |
| Enquiry form | Book a tour or send an enquiry | Enquiry type; Stage; Pupil's age; Start date; Tour date; Parent's details; Questions |

## What does a private school website need to show parents?

### An open invitation to visit

For most families the decision is made on a visit, so the website's main task is to get parents through the gates. A tour button in the opening view and again in the menu keeps that invitation in sight at every point. Open mornings deserve a mention too, because some parents prefer a group event to a private tour. Saying that tours run on ordinary school days tells parents they will see real lessons rather than a staged show. A school that makes visiting easy gives itself the best chance of being chosen.

### Fees stated plainly, with help explained

Parents weigh fees against everything else a school offers, and they distrust schools that hide them. A table with tuition for each stage, plus lunch and transport, gives a true picture of the yearly cost. Sibling reductions and bursaries belong directly underneath, so families who need help know to ask. Fees that change each year can carry a note saying which year they apply to. Clear fees save the admissions office time and bring in enquiries from families who can genuinely afford a place.

### Safeguarding described with care

Every parent wants to know that their child will be safe, yet a website is not the place for a long policy. A few general lines are enough, covering checks before staff start, training every year and a named lead who handles concerns. Because the law on checks differs from country to country, the wording should refer to the rules where the school operates rather than a single national scheme. A reminder to call the local emergency number when someone is in immediate danger completes the picture. Calm, accurate wording like this reassures families more than dramatic promises ever could.

### An admissions path parents can follow

Admissions can feel opaque, so a short sequence of steps helps parents plan their year. The sample uses four of them, from a visit and an enquiry to a meeting, an assessment and an offer. Each step says what happens and roughly how long it takes, which lets families compare schools on timing as well as fit. The assessment should be described as a way to understand the pupil rather than a test to fear. A clear path turns a general interest into a concrete application.

### An enquiry form that sorts tours from questions

Parents contact a school for different reasons, and the form should let them say which one at the start. Options for a tour, an open morning place or a general admissions question help the office reply with the right information. Fields for the pupil's age, the stage and the hoped for start date add the detail the office needs. AI Web Maker gives service websites like this one an enquiry form on the site, and the school answers each enquiry itself. A well sorted form means every family hears back from the right person.

## Guides to building a school website

- [School Website Cost and the Admissions Pages Families Read Closely](https://aiwebmaker.co/blog/fitness-instruction/school-website-cost): What a school website costs per year, and how to plan admissions, fees, curriculum, visits, calendars, policies, accessibility and news for families.

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Oakfield Academy a real school?

No. Oakfield is invented, and this sample was written by hand by the AI Web Maker team to show what a school website can hold. Its photos were produced with the platform's image engine, and a site you build is drafted from your own description, ready for you to edit line by line.

### How do parents contact a school through an AI Web Maker site?

Service websites on AI Web Maker include an enquiry form on the site. Parents choose a tour, an open morning place or a general question, add the details, and the admissions office replies to them directly.

### Should a private school publish its fees?

Publishing fees helps families judge affordability before they visit, and it signals openness. A note on sibling reductions, bursaries and the year the fees apply to keeps the table fair and current.

### What does a school website on AI Web Maker cost?

Building the site and previewing it cost nothing. When the school goes live, hosting on AI Web Maker is $119 a year, or $19 a month, and the domain is paid separately at the price of the ending you choose.

Updated 4 November 2026 · AI Web Maker