Education sector | virtual tour case study
Bishop’s Stortford College
Explore how Bishop’s Stortford College used a custom virtual tour to engage global families, segment content by school type, and manage updates in-house with ease.
The numbers that make us proud
18 Scene views per user, which is an impressive number during a single session.
The newly launched virtual tour has over 21,441 scene views, with number rising daily.
Users that visit the virtual tour view an average of 18 scenes for over 6 minutes and 20 seconds.
The Brief
Bishop’s Stortford College partnered with The Virtual Tour Experts to create a flexible, future-ready virtual tour that empowers their internal team and enhances global engagement. Designed as a segmented, self-managed experience, the tour allows families to explore the College by school division: Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior, through an intuitive, mobile-friendly interface. With integrated live conferencing tools, HDR imagery, and a bespoke virtual tour editor, the College can personally connect with international families, update content in-house, and showcase its facilities at events and expos. The result is a dynamic, data-driven solution that combines autonomy, accessibility, and long-term sustainability..
What we achieved
Amongst a standard features and processes we worked with Bishop’s Stortford College to implement a range of bespoke components that makes this virtual tour stand out in true form.
Bespoke Experience
A beautifully structured virtual experience, categorised by school division to help families explore relevant areas with ease.
Editor Control
Empowers the College’s internal team, with a bespoke virtual tour editor enabling full control over scenes, hotspots, and updates.
Live Conferencing Tools
Global engagement through live conferencing, allowing admissions staff to guide families remotely and host interactive walkthroughs.
Top Class Engagement
Powerful analytics and strong performance, with 21,000+ scene views, 1,200+ unique visitors, and over 6 minutes average engagement per session.
Optimised Design
Completely responsive design, optimised for desktop, tablet, and mobile users to ensure accessibility and ease of navigation.
Sustainable Solution
Future-proof and sustainable solution, reducing external dependency and enabling long-term adaptability for marketing and admissions teams.View similar case studies
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Unique benefits that are perfect
for student-focused virtual tours
- A prestigious digital showcase of Bishop’s Stortford College, highlighting its facilities, community spirit, and world-class education
- Structured navigation segmented by school division: Pre-Prep, Prep, and Senior School, for a tailored user experience
- Empowers the College’s internal team with a custom virtual tour editor, enabling full in-house management and updates
- A live conferencing tool allows staff to guide overseas families through the tour in real time, enhancing global admissions reach
- Interactive 360° HDR imagery delivers a lifelike, immersive experience of the College’s campus and learning environments
- Fully responsive design optimised for desktop, tablet, and mobile use, ensuring seamless exploration across all devices
- Built-in analytics track user engagement, helping the College measure performance and refine digital strategy
- Content flexibility enables staff to add or edit scenes, hotspots, videos, and images without relying on external support
- Distinctive design aligned with Bishop’s Stortford College’s branding, tone, and visual identity
- Sustainable and future-ready solution, reducing ongoing costs and providing long-term autonomy over content updates
- Enhanced global visibility and engagement, with impressive early results: 21,000+ scene views and average session time over six minutes
- A powerful admissions tool, doubling as an exhibition asset for open days and education expos
QUICK LINKS
Bishop's Stortford College Virtual Tour | The Virtual Tour Experts