Windows 11 devices for schools

Launched in 2021, Windows 11 marks the first major release of the operating system since 2015. The redesign focuses on user experience and ease of use, alongside new productivity features and updates to security and accessibility.

Windows 10 support will officially end on 14th October 2025, after which Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or technical support. Your computers running Windows 10 will still work - but Microsoft, and RM, recommend moving to Windows 11 to ensure your school IT systems remain efficient and secure.

Whilst most devices from the last few years will be able to simply upgrade to Windows 11, many older devices will be incompatible. Your decision whether to upgrade Windows whilst keeping your existing hardware or refresh devices with newer desktops and laptops may have other considerations. For example if your school has refreshed or is refreshing your network infrastructure to improve connectivity within the schools, older devices could become the point of bottleneck if their hardware can't utilise the same modern Wi-Fi standards.

Refreshing with new devices can bring many advantages:

Improved power efficiency

Benefit from lower electricity usage
Helps you meet sustainability goals
Longer battery life from mobile devices

Improved classroom performance

Fully meeting DfE standards
Stable and reliable during teaching
Modern functionality such as Wi-Fi 6
Up-to-date safety and security features

Lower total cost of ownership

New machines last many years, unlike some refurbished tech
Covered by warranties, with relative ease of replacing parts in the rare case of failure
Reduced energy bills, when scaled over multiple devices

Desktop computers for schools Laptops for schools

Our best selling Windows 11 classroom devices

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HP Pro 400 G9 Intel® Core™ i5-13500T 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Mini PC Black

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HP ProMini 400 G9 I5 13500, 8GB, 256G - Includes 3 Years FREE warranty

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HP Pro 400 G9 Intel® Core™ i5-13500 8 GB DDR4 256 GB SSD Windows 11 EDU SFF PC Black

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HP Pro SFF 400 G9 I513500, 8GB, 256GB - Includes 3 Years FREE warranty

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HP ProOne 440 G9 Intel® Core™ i5 60.5 cm (23.8") 1920 x 1080 pixels 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD All-in-One PC Windows 11 Pro Education Black, Silver

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HP ProOne 440 G9 i5 13500, 8GB, 256SSD - Include 3 Year FREE Warranty

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HP ProBook 440 G10 i5-1335U Notebook 35.6 cm (14") Full HD Intel® Core™ i5 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Edu Silver

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HP 14" ProBook 440 G10 i5-1335U, 8GB, 256SSD, 1Yr

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HP ProBook 450 G10 i5-1335U Notebook 35.6 cm (15.6") Full HD Intel® Core™ i5 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 256 GB SSD Windows 11 Edu Silver- 9G882ES

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Intel Core i5-1335U, 8GB DDR4-SDRAM, 256GB SSD, 35.6 cm (15.6") Full HD 1920 x 1080 IPS, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, LAN, WLAN, Webcam, Windows 11 Pro Academic

Windows 11 workstations, for specialist applications

High-performance computers tailored for today’s curriculum.
Workstations are designed for the smooth running of specialist apps,
supporting your students in both academic and vocational subject areas.

HP Z2 G9 Intel® Core™ i7 i7-14700 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD NVIDIA Quadro T1000 Windows 11 Pro SFF Workstation Black

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Z2 Small Form Factor G9 Workstation, Windows 11 Pro, Intel® Core™ i7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA® T1000

Lenovo ThinkStation P2 Tower Intel® Core™ i7 i7-14700 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Windows 11 Pro Workstation Black

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Intel Core i7-14700, 20C (8P + 12E)/28T, Max Turbo up to 5.4GHz, P-core 2.1/5.3GHz, E-core 1.5/4.2GHz, 33MB, 1x 32GB UDIMM DDR5-4400 Non-ECC, 1x 1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0x4 NVMe Opal, 1x NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB, Windows 11 Pro

HP ZBook Firefly 16 G11 Intel Core Ultra 7 155H Mobile workstation 40.6 cm (16") WUXGA 16 GB DDR5-SDRAM 512 GB SSD NVIDIA RTX A500 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro Silver

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ZBook Firefly 16 inch G11 Mobile Workstation PC Wolf Pro Security Edition - Data Science, 16", Windows 11 Pro, Intel® Core™ Ultra 7, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, NVIDIA® RTX™ A500, WUXGA

Can't we just extend support for Windows 10?

Microsoft's Extended Security Updates (ESU) is a short-term fix with long-term risks. Old devices cost more to run over time, also becoming ineligible for trade in. Major threats will be patched, but minor bugs stay exposed - and no new drivers may limit the accessories you can use.

Smarter ways to budget

Trade-in schemes could save you up to £150 per device. Further options are available if making a single outright purchase for the number of Windows 10 devices you need to replace is unfeasible. You could consider spreading the costs with a lease, or perhaps a 1:1 parental-contribution scheme.