Digital noticeboards for schools, colleges and universities
Schools and colleges mostly use portrait 43" to 55" commercial screens in corridors and reception as digital noticeboards, with landscape screens in canteens and sports halls. HD Displays supplies education screens from £365 ex VAT, with free UK mainland delivery.
Recommended screens for schools and universities
Every screen is commercial grade. Prices exclude VAT and were checked on 18 October 2026.
| Display | Best for | From (ex VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| Professional 24/7 commercial monitor (32"–55") | Corridor and canteen noticeboards | £365 |
| Android PCAP touch screen, 10-point (22"–55") | Interactive maps and information points | £550 |
| Android freestanding digital poster (50" & 55") | Reception and open-day welcome | £1,915 |
| Outdoor advertising display, 2,500 nits (22"–65") | Gates and outdoor notices | £1,290 |
| 4K commercial display (65"–98") | Halls and lecture spaces | £1,163was £1,350 |
What to specify
The setup we recommend most often for schools and universities. We'll adjust it to your site.
- Corridors
- 43" to 55" portrait or landscape, 1.2m to bottom edge
- Reception
- 50" or 55" freestanding poster
- Outdoors
- 2,500-nit IP-rated displays at gates
- Content
- Timetables, events, achievements and safety notices
- Control
- Central scheduling with urgent alert override
- Running hours
- Power timers switch off out of hours
How schools and universities use digital signage
Replace paper noticeboards
Timetables, clubs and events always current.
Celebrate achievement
Show sports results, awards and student work.
Share urgent notices fast
Push closures and safety messages to every screen at once.
Impress on open days
A welcome screen in reception for visiting families.
Questions we're asked by schools and universities
What screens do schools use as digital noticeboards?
Commercial 43" to 55" screens in corridors and reception, often portrait, scheduled centrally so every notice stays current.
Can we send an urgent message to every screen?
Yes. A cloud CMS can override all screens at once with an urgent notice.
Do school screens need to run all day?
They usually run school hours, and power timers switch them off overnight to save energy.
How much do school digital noticeboards cost?
Commercial screens start at £365 ex VAT and freestanding posters at £1,915 ex VAT.
Tell us about your site. We'll recommend the screen.
Send the space, the direction it faces and what you want to show. You'll get a specification and price within one working day.