Virtual Reality for Multi-Academy Trusts

Yes. Many trusts start with a pilot in one or two academies, then expand in phases once they’ve seen the impact. We work with your central team to agree a rollout plan covering the number of academies, phasing, training and success measures. Each academy gets certified training and coaching through the ClassVR Academy, and your trust has a dedicated technical contact throughout. This keeps adoption consistent from the first school to the last.

Yes. The ClassVR Portal gives your team centralised device management, remote monitoring and analytics in one platform, so you can see and manage headsets across your sites without visiting each school. For trusts with several sites, Wi-Fi network details can be pre-configured in the portal, which makes setting up each academy’s headsets quicker. ClassVR headsets are managed through the ClassVR portal rather than third-party MDM tools such as Intune. Your IT team can tell us about any network requirements (proxy, certificates or static IPs) at the planning stage.

Protecting pupil data is built into how ClassVR works. According to ClassVR’s technical support documentation, the headsets and the administration portal don’t collect or store personally identifying information, only the technical and configuration data needed for support and functionality. Headsets share data only with the ClassVR portal by default. Our full approach is set out in our Privacy Policy. Your trust’s data protection officer can request our data protection documentation at any time.

Yes, we can build a package for your trust rather than quoting each school separately. Pricing depends on the number of academies, headsets and content subscription, so we start by understanding your plans. ClassVR is also available through monthly payment plans, which can help spread the cost.

Through the MAT Academy, every school gets certified training and unlimited coaching from qualified teachers. Sessions run online, onsite or on-demand, and teachers can also learn from bite-sized training videos at their own pace. We build a tailored academy plan with your trust that covers pedagogy and effective adoption, and our curriculum team helps tailor guidance to primary, secondary and specialist settings.

Trusts and their academies fund ClassVR in several ways, and many combine more than one:

Payment plans. Flexible payment plans are available in the UK market, so your trust can spread the cost rather than paying everything up front

PTA and parent fundraising. ClassVR’s own funding page describes PTA funding as the most popular way classrooms get ClassVR, and it works well for starting with a pilot in one academy. Some employers also offer matched funding on money raised, which can stretch the total further. classvr

Pupil Premium. This government grant aims to improve outcomes for disadvantaged pupils in England. Many schools use it to fund enrichment and engagement. Your trust sets how it is allocated and reported across academies. classvr

Charitable grants. Some schools apply to funders such as the Clothworkers’ Foundation for capital funding towards equipment and digital infrastructure, including ClassVR, subject to each funder’s eligibility criteria. classvr

SEND funding. Many mainstream schools draw on local-authority SEND funding, such as the Inclusive Mainstream Fund, for sensory and regulation content like EduverseTHRIVE. Availability depends on your local authority. classvr

When choosing a virtual reality solution for education, it’s important to consider factors such as ease of classroom use, curriculum alignment, and overall value for schools. 

Here’s how the main options compare: 

• ClassVR – the leading VR headset designed specifically for education. It combines classroom-ready hardware with thousands of curriculum-aligned resources, all managed through the ClassVR portal. Teachers can plan lessons, send content to devices, monitor what students are seeing, and even create or upload their own content. ClassVR is offered in tailored packages to meet the needs of schools.  
• Meta Quest – offers strong image quality and interactive features, and can be bought individually or in bundles. However, it’s primarily designed for gaming, so teachers often struggle to manage multiple devices in a classroom. Content is not included, so schools need to download and pay for individual apps separately.   
• HTC Vive – A powerful VR system created for gaming and business. While it can be used in schools, setup can be complex, and the education-specific content is limited compared to other options.  

Here are some key considerations when choosing virtual reality for your school: 

• Curriculum-alignment   
• Budget  
• Content availability 
• Safety
• Comfort 
• Set up and storage