School Videography for Schools and Trusts
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
School Videography for Schools and Academy Trusts
Professional school videos help schools and trusts showcase their culture, celebrate success, attract prospective families and recruit outstanding staff.
Whether you need a school prospectus video, staff recruitment film, pupil voice project or trust-wide promotional video, professional videography can bring your school's story to life in a way that photography alone cannot achieve.
Having spent nearly twenty years working in education, including as a headteacher, I understand what parents, governors, trust leaders and prospective staff want to see. Every project is designed to reflect the genuine atmosphere, values and strengths of your school community.
School Prospectus and Website Videos
A professionally produced school video can provide prospective parents with an authentic insight into daily life within your school.
From classroom learning and enrichment activities to outdoor spaces and pupil interactions, school prospectus videos help families understand the culture, values and opportunities that make your school unique.
These videos are ideal for:
• School websites
• Open evenings
• Social media
• Parent engagement
• Prospectuses and promotional materials
By combining professional filming, careful editing and natural storytelling, school videos help create a lasting first impression long before a family visits in person.
“It was a pleasure to have you spend the day with us.
Can’t tell you how delighted we are with the videos and photos. Had a tear in my eye watching it!
Thank you SO much.”
Liz, Executive Headteacher
“Working with Brian at Biopic Photography was smooth from start to finish! His communication was fast and thorough, and he answered all my questions before we booked him for the project. His work is professional and packages are affordable. On the day, Brian was flexible and was able to capture all of the content that we wanted to share. The videos were produced and shared with us quickly allowing us to get the videos up onto our website in no time at all.” - James, Assistant Headteacher
Show parents what makes you special!
Creating video tours for school websites offers a dynamic and engaging way to showcase your school, the community and your facilities. These tours provide prospective students and their families with an immersive experience, allowing them to explore classrooms, libraries, sports facilities, and other important areas from the comfort of their own homes.
Well-produced video tours not only offer a comprehensive view of your school but also convey its unique character and values. With the right visuals, narration, and storytelling, you can leave a lasting impression on visitors, making them more likely to choose your school. In an era where online presence matters, video tours are a powerful tool to make a compelling first impression and stand out in the competitive landscape of education.
School Video Creations
School videos are a great way to show off your school community and environment. Book me in for a day of filming and photographs; have a consultation call, zoom or meetings first to plan what you want from, and in, your video; and see the final result.
See samples:
SOME OF OUR HAPPY CLIENTS SO FAR…
Oakway Academy School
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Great Smeaton Primary School
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Barby Primary School
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Woodcote Primary School
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Mears Ashby CE Primary School
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Spratton CE Primary School
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Cardinal Newman Secondary School, Luton
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Staverton CE Primary School
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Pytchley CE Primary School
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Oakway Academy School • Great Smeaton Primary School • Barby Primary School • Woodcote Primary School • Mears Ashby CE Primary School • Spratton CE Primary School • Cardinal Newman Secondary School, Luton • Staverton CE Primary School • Pytchley CE Primary School •
Trust and Multi-Academy Trust Video Production
Multi-academy trusts are increasingly using professional videography to communicate their vision, celebrate success and strengthen engagement across their schools and wider communities.
From trust-wide promotional films to individual school showcase videos, professional video content helps trusts present a consistent and authentic message while highlighting the unique strengths of each setting.
Trust videos can support:
• Staff recruitment
• School-to-school collaboration
• Trust marketing and communication
• Leadership messages
• School improvement initiatives
• Parent engagement
• Website and social media content
Whether showcasing a single school or creating content across multiple academies, professionally produced videos help trusts communicate their culture, values and educational vision in a more engaging and accessible way.
School Recruitment Videos
Schools are facing increasing challenges attracting and retaining high-quality staff. Recruitment videos provide prospective applicants with a genuine insight into school life, helping them understand the culture, values and opportunities available before they apply.
Through professionally filmed staff interviews, classroom footage and school tours, recruitment videos help schools showcase what makes them a great place to work.
Recruitment Videos for Schools
Schools are increasingly using recruitment videos alongside platforms such as MyNewTerm to attract high-quality candidates.
By combining staff interviews, classroom footage and leadership messages, recruitment videos help prospective applicants gain a genuine understanding of the school's culture, values and working environment.
These videos can be used on:
MyNewTerm
school websites
trust websites
social media
recruitment campaigns
open events
Pupil Voice and Testimonial Videos
Some of the most powerful school videos are created through authentic pupil and staff voices.
Pupil voice videos allow schools to showcase learning, opportunities and school culture through the experiences of the children themselves. Whether discussing classroom learning, enrichment activities, pastoral support or wider school life, these videos help create a genuine and relatable insight into the school community.
Staff testimonials can also provide prospective parents and applicants with a stronger understanding of the relationships, ethos and opportunities within a school.
These videos are particularly effective for:
• School websites
• Open events
• Recruitment campaigns
• Social media
• Trust marketing
• Prospectuses and presentations
Every interview and filming session is approached carefully and professionally to ensure pupils and staff feel relaxed, confident and natural on camera, helping create authentic content that reflects the true atmosphere of the school.
Why Work With a Former Headteacher?
Before becoming a full-time photographer and videographer, I spent nearly twenty years working in education, progressing from teaching assistant to teacher, deputy headteacher and ultimately headteacher.
This experience gives me a unique understanding of how schools operate and what different audiences want to see. Whether creating content for prospective parents, trust leaders, governors or potential applicants, I understand the messages schools are trying to communicate and the challenges they face.
Having worked within schools myself, I appreciate the importance of safeguarding, minimising disruption to learning and helping pupils and staff feel comfortable throughout the filming process. I understand the rhythm of a school day and how to capture authentic moments while working respectfully alongside teaching and support staff.
My educational background also provides valuable insight when planning recruitment videos, pupil voice projects and promotional films. I understand the factors that influence parental choice, the challenges surrounding staff recruitment and the importance of showcasing school culture in an authentic and meaningful way.
The result is not simply a professionally produced video, but content that reflects the genuine strengths, values and character of your school community.
By combining extensive educational experience with professional photography and videography, I help schools and academy trusts create engaging visual content that resonates with parents, pupils, staff and prospective applicants alike.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Every school is different, so pricing depends on the type of video required, filming time, travel and the complexity of editing. Whether you are looking for a simple website video, a recruitment film or a trust-wide promotional project, I am happy to provide a tailored quotation based on your requirements.
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Most school videos can be filmed within a single day, although larger projects or trust-wide productions may require additional filming days. A typical school showcase or recruitment video is often completed with one day of filming and a professionally edited final video delivered shortly afterwards.
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Yes. Interviews are often one of the most effective ways of creating authentic and engaging content. Staff testimonials, pupil voice interviews and leadership messages can all be incorporated depending on the purpose of the video.
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Absolutely. Recruitment videos can be embedded on school websites, trust websites and platforms such as MyNewTerm, helping prospective applicants gain a genuine insight into your school before they apply.
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Yes. Many schools choose to combine photography and videography during the same visit. This provides a consistent look across websites, prospectuses, social media and recruitment materials while making the most efficient use of staff time.
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Having worked in education for nearly twenty years, including as a headteacher, I understand the importance of safeguarding and pupil permissions. All filming is carried out in line with school policies and agreed permissions, with careful consideration given to safeguarding requirements and the appropriate use of imagery.
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Item Yes. I regularly work with individual schools, federations and multi-academy trusts. Projects can range from individual school showcase videos to trust-wide recruitment campaigns, promotional films and leadership communications.description
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Based in Warwickshire, I work with schools and academy trusts throughout the UK. Many projects are completed across the Midlands, but I regularly travel further afield for school photography and videography commissions.
Ready to Tell Your School's Story?
Whether you are looking to attract prospective parents, recruit outstanding staff or showcase the strengths of your school community, professional videography can help bring your school's story to life.
From school prospectus videos and recruitment films to pupil voice projects and trust-wide promotional content, every project is tailored to reflect the unique culture, values and opportunities within your school.
If you would like to discuss a future project or explore how video could support your school's marketing and recruitment objectives, I would be delighted to hear from you.
Email: brian@biopicphoto.co.uk
Website: www.biopicphoto.co.uk
Get in touch today to discuss your requirements and receive a personalised quotation.
