Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing

Choose a DPO service plan, add the Portal, or buy TruCredits for one-off tasks.

DPO Service plans

Choose the right DPO support

Three service levels for schools and trusts, from guided support to a more managed day-to-day service.

Guidance

£2.00 per pupil / year

For schools that want expert guidance and clear positions, while keeping day-to-day data protection operation in-house.

SERVICE

Day-to-day data protection advice
ICO correspondence support (when needed)
Website privacy / notices guidance
GDPR onboarding checklist (school-ready)
Email support
Incident & breach support
DPIA register access

PORTAL

Optional add-on (standalone purchase)
TruCredits available (pay as you go)
Recommended

Advisory

£2.95 per pupil / year

For schools that want the Portal included, regular DPO oversight and support while their team runs the day-to-day workflow.

SERVICE

Everything in Guidance
SAR redaction support (fair use)
Our details on your policies
Breach handling support
Decision record keeping / audit trail
Annual report and review
Access to deployable policy packs
You run it day-to-day (we support and oversee).
Includes 50 TruCredits per month (allowance resets monthly).
Purchased TruCredits roll over.

Comprehensive

£3.95 per pupil / year

For schools and trusts that want a more managed service, with Tru Data Protection taking a more active operational role alongside your team.

SERVICE

Everything in Advisory
Portal operations managed with you
Priority handling for complex work
ROPA maintenance support
DPIA creation and management support
On-site training
We run it day-to-day (we support and oversee).
Includes 100 TruCredits per month (allowance resets monthly).
Purchased TruCredits roll over.

Pricing calculator

See your instant estimate

Enter your pupil count, trust size and tier to see an instant 1-year and 3-year estimate, billed annually.

Calculator

Discounts applied

MAT discount (1 school)0%
3-year commitment+5%

Annual estimate

1-year — 0% discount

£1,328 / yr

3-year commitment — 5% discount, billed annually

£1,261 / yr

Save £66/yr

Illustrative estimate. Final pricing is confirmed in the Price Book.

3‑year commitment is billed annually.

Not sure which plan?

Talk it through

We’ll help you work out the right fit for your school or trust. No pressure, no jargon.

Credit pricing

How TruCredits work

TruCredits are prepaid credits used for high-effort, one-off work. They’re deducted per unit, with complexity confirmed up front.

What they are

Prepaid credits deducted per unit, such as an export, document or policy pack.

What they’re used for

Evidence processing, redaction, policy packs and exports.

Allowance vs purchased

Included monthly allowance resets monthly. Purchased TruCredits roll over until used.

Standalone products

Buy Portal or TruCredits

Buy Portal on its own, or purchase TruCredits for one-off work.

PORTAL

Portal standalone

A single place for evidence, cases, outputs and the decisions behind them.

£495 per school / year

Evidence and case management
Document library access

CREDITS

TruCredits

Pre-purchase credits for processing, redaction, exports and policy packs.

Pay as you go

No expiry on purchased credits unless purchase terms say otherwise
Clear per-task pricing

FAQ

Common questions

Short answers about DPO plans, Portal access, TruCredits and pricing.

How is DPO Service pricing calculated?

DPO Service is priced per pupil, per year. The calculator gives an indicative estimate and final pricing is confirmed in the Quote or Price Book.

What’s the difference between Advisory and Comprehensive?

Both include the Portal. In Advisory, your team usually runs the day-to-day workflow with our support and oversight. In Comprehensive, we take a more active operational role with you.

Do MATs get a discount?

Yes. Multi-academy trusts receive a discount based on the number of schools: 2–9 schools = 10%, 10–19 = 20%, and 20+ = 30%. A further 5% applies on a 3-year commitment billed annually.

What are TruCredits and how do I use them?

TruCredits are prepaid credits you can use for high-effort, one-off work such as evidence processing, redaction, exports and policy packs. Credits are deducted per task or unit.

Do TruCredits roll over?

Purchased TruCredits roll over until used. Included monthly TruCredits, where part of a plan allowance, reset monthly and do not roll over.

How much is Portal standalone?

Portal standalone is £495 per school / year.

What is the difference between Advisory and Comprehensive?

Advisory means the school manages the day-to-day data protection workflow, with Tru Data Protection providing advice, review and assurance. Comprehensive means Tru Data Protection manages the workflow with the school, using school-provided raw data, context and access, so the school is not left carrying the day-to-day administrative burden.

What is the difference between Advisory and Comprehensive?

Advisory means the school manages the day-to-day data protection workflow, with Tru Data Protection providing advice, review and assurance. Comprehensive means Tru Data Protection manages the workflow with the school, using school-provided raw data, context and access, so the school is not left carrying the day-to-day administrative burden.