A school website is more than a place to share dates, it’s the first impression for families and a key communication hub for students, staff and the wider community. As experts in school website development, we understand the importance of a site that is clear, modern and easy to navigate. Our recent project with Hitchin Boys’ School in Hertfordshire is a strong example of how effective a well-planned website can be.
Hitchin Boys’ School is an all-ability boys’ secondary school with a well-established sixth form and the motto “Striving for Excellence.” Despite a strong identity, their digital presence was spread across several domains, making navigation and content management challenging.
A Streamlined Structure with One Clear Journey
When HBS approached us, they faced common issues:
- multiple sub-sites
- duplicated curriculum and sixth-form content
- a confusing user experience
Through our school website development process, we carried out a full audit of their existing content and created a simple, logical sitemap. This brought curriculum details, sixth form information, news and alumni content into one connected website. The new structure reduces duplication and makes updates far easier for staff.
Modern Design and Strong Visual Identity
Working closely with the HBS leadership team, we delivered a clean, modern design that reflects their values and heritage. Our photographer captured new images, ensuring the website feels authentic and showcases real school life.
The improved CMS now gives staff full control over daily updates, including news, events and key dates.
Built to Support Long Term Growth
With clearer analytics and a connected site structure, HBS can now make confident decisions around admissions, communication and wider engagement. The result is a modern, easy-to-use website that supports students, families, staff and alumni.
“Working with the Hitchin Boys’ School team was a real pleasure. From the outset, they asked the right questions and shared a clear vision, and we’re delighted with the final result, a website that does justice to their ambition and identity.” – Dan Meeks, Account Manager, Cleverbox UK Ltd
See how a streamlined, modern website can benefit your school, book a consultation today on 0208 466 7222 or on team@cleverbox.co.uk.
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