Guidance

Choosing a school management information system (MIS)

An appropriate MIS can have a clear impact on pupil outcomes and staff workload.

• From: Department for Education
• Published: 13 July 2022
• Last updated: 15 May 2024 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Benefits of a fit for purpose management information system (MIS)

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Choosing the right management information system (MIS) has the potential to make a huge difference to the effective running of a school, and to the workload of the staff who need to use it.

Published 13 July 2022
Last updated 15 May 2024 + show all updates

1. 15 May 2024

   Removed MIS comparison table and disclaimer, while the content is updated.

2. 20 March 2023

   Updated MIS comparison table to include an additional supplier returning census data.

3. 13 October 2022

   Updated the comparison table with additional information for each supplier.

4. 20 July 2022

   Updated the comparison table with details of additional suppliers.

5. 13 July 2022

   First published.