ICT Equipment Leasing for Schools – Laptops, Devices & Infrastructure

Since April 2024, schools and academies are able to use finance leases more widely under updated accounting guidance, making longer-term ICT investment more accessible. In Schools and Multi-Academy Trusts, ICT is central to teaching, learning and day-to-day operations. From laptops in the classroom to the networks that support them, schools depend on reliable, well-planned technology.

At Axis Leasing, we focus specifically on funding ICT equipment used in education, helping schools deliver device rollouts, infrastructure upgrades, green technology and digital strategies in a practical and affordable way.

Key ICT Equipment in Schools

Student laptops and Chromebook programmes
iPads and tablets for classroom use
Teacher laptops and staff devices
Energy-saving devices such as LED lighting.
Desktop PCs and IT suites
Charging trolleys and storage units
Servers and on-site storage systems
Cloud-based IT infrastructure
School Wi-Fi networks and cabling
Switches, routers and network hardware
Filtering, safeguarding and monitoring systems
Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and education software licences

Laptops for Parents and Chromebook Programmes

Many schools now operate structured laptop or Chromebook schemes to ensure pupils and staff have consistent access to devices. Leasing allows schools to roll out devices across year groups without waiting for large capital budgets, while keeping technology up to date through planned refresh cycles.

Core IT Infrastructure in Schools

Behind every classroom sits infrastructure that supports connectivity, safeguarding and access to digital resources. This includes servers, storage, Wi-Fi systems and network hardware that must be robust and capable of handling increasing demand.

As needs change over time it is imperative that any financing is adaptable and can change with it, ensuring the school is always up to date with its’ tech.

How Schools Fund ICT Equipment

Different types of ICT are funded in different ways depending on how they are used and how long they are expected to last.

For laptops, Chromebooks and tablets, schools often use operating leases. This supports regular refresh cycles and avoids the risk of obsolescence.

Equipment with a longer lifespan such as servers, storage, audio visual equipment or renewables such as LED or solar, a finance lease may be more appropriate. We will discuss the various options with you and help you decide which is the best suited for your school.

Choosing the right approach at the outset helps ensure ICT investment remains cost-effective and aligned with long-term plans. Get us involved early in the decision process and we will be able to show you the routes open for funding your acquisition.

Planning ICT Investment Around School Budgets

Schools often need to invest in ICT at short notice especially when school holidays are approaching and delivery dates are sparse. We are nimble enough to turn around lease contracts in hours ensure you have to most time available in order to plan.
This can also help secure pricing on equipment before costs change.

Supporting Multi-Academy Trust ICT Rollouts

For Multi-Academy Trusts, ICT is often delivered across multiple schools.
We support MATs with CEN funding structures that allow:

consistent device rollouts
standardised infrastructure
phased deployment

Find out more about our Multi-Academy Trust funding approach and how we support large-scale ICT rollouts.

Testimonials

Axis have supported us to complete three lease programmes across two schools. Our experience has been entirely positive and I would have no hesitation in recommending Axis to other users. They understand the challenges of the education sector and are keen to support with the sourcing and delivery of essential IT equipment. We will definitely use them again in the future.

I would like to express my appreciation for Jack and the team at Axis Leasing. Their support has consistently been exceptional, and they are always willing to assist in any way possible. The ability to communicate with them directly over the phone, rather than relying solely on email correspondence, is greatly appreciated. Numerous times, they have proactively addressed issues before we were even aware of them. I highly recommend their services.

We used Axis to finance a refresh of 90 Interactive Screens for all of the schools in our Trust over a span of 9 months. They gave a good reliable service and have been responsive to our particular requirements. They accommodated our needs by helping us to achieve the best pricing in the market in timescales that suited our roll out programme and our budget. We would be happy to recommend Axis to any school or trust that need compliant leasing.