Self-hosted IT operations intelligence for UK schools and Multi-Academy Trusts.
Groundskeeper runs on your own Windows Server, pulls data from 27 connectors covering the tools schools already use, and surfaces what needs attention — without anything leaving your network.
🔗 groundskeeper.rsjsoftware.com
- Single event feed — infrastructure health, security events, and school system status in one place. Issues only, no noise.
- Domain Security — SPF, DMARC, DKIM, MX, TLS, HTTPS headers, change detection. Replaces NCSC Mail Check and Web Check (retired 31 March 2026).
- Cyber Essentials dashboard — RAG status across all five CE controls, populated from live connector data.
- RSJ Agent — lightweight PowerShell agent deployed via GPO or Action1 for Windows client visibility: BitLocker, Defender, Windows Update compliance, local admin audit, SMART disk health, and more.
- SLT view — read-only traffic-light dashboard for senior leadership. No jargon.
- AI assistant — morning briefings, alert explanations, and plain-English summaries. Runs locally via Ollama (no data leaves your network) or via a cloud provider of your choice.
Cloud & SaaS: Meraki, Action1, M365 Service Health, M365 Licences, Adobe Licences, Veeam, MIS Status (Bromcom/Arbor/SIMS/SEEMiS), School Services (16 UK services)
Security: Domain Security, WatchGuard Firebox, WatchGuard Endpoint, SSL Cert Monitor
Infrastructure: Windows Server, Windows Clients (GKAgent), Hyper-V, Active Directory, AD Account Health, Windows Event Log, DNS/DHCP, Internet Health, Endpoint Reports, Devices Left On Overnight, Exam Marking Software
Hardware: HP/Aruba Switches (SNMP), UPS (SNMP), Dell iDRAC, Printers/MFDs (SNMP)
- Your data stays on your network. No cloud subscription, no third party seeing your infrastructure details.
- Read-only by design — Groundskeeper observes and reports. It never modifies anything on connected systems.
- GDPR-friendly by default — nothing leaves school unless you choose a cloud AI provider.
- Download the Windows installer from the Releases page — bundles everything, no Python required
- Documentation — Wiki for setup guides, connector configuration, and FAQs
- Community key — request a free Community key through the dashboard on first run
- Website — groundskeeper.rsjsoftware.com
- Discussions — questions and community support in Discussions
| Edition | Price | Connectors |
|---|---|---|
| Community | Free | 5 (your choice) |
| Pro — Primary | £100/yr per school | Unlimited |
| Pro — Secondary | £250/yr per school | Unlimited |
| Central | £99/yr per group | Aggregator-only dashboard (no local connectors of its own) |
Pro is priced by school phase — Primary or Secondary (or other) — looked up automatically. Community keys are free and renewed annually. Request one through the dashboard.
Groundskeeper is built by RSJ Software -- a school IT professional who built it for himself first -- for the school IT community.
- Privacy notice: groundskeeper.rsjsoftware.com/privacy
- Website: rsjsoftware.com
- Reporting security issues: see SECURITY.md
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