What is Nautilus?
Nautilus is a school leadership platform that allows you to quickly capture and evaluate daily teaching and learning by performing learning walks, lesson visits, book studies, and surveys with an iPad or tablet. It features integrated photo and video-capture tools to spotlight best practice and curriculum impact, and it uses one-click AI self-evaluation reports to evidence great work that you do. You can also integreate your appraisals directly, avoiding book-ended cycles and pressure points.
Nautilus is designed to alleviate the relentless daily pressures of school leadership by transforming how you manage your time. By consolidating teaching and learning insights into a single, intuitive AI dashboard, the platform eliminates the hours typically spent on manual data collation and analysis. This streamlined approach allows you to move beyond the friction of standalone observations and focus your energy on providing instant, supportive feedback that truly develops your team. Because the platform is built on real-world leadership experience, it empowers you to navigate the workday with focus and precision, ensuring you leave school each day feeling confident and assured about standards in the classroom.
Educational Impact
 Company | Business Name: Nautilus Education HQ Location: United Kingdom Founded: 2020 |
| Age Range | 5-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-16, 17-18 |
 Features | ObservationsMonitoringSurveysPhoto CaptureVideo CaptureSame Day FeedbackDashboard AnalysisAi ReportsEditing SuiteSelf-evaluationAppraisalCpd ToolsLearning WalksDrop-ins |
 Languages | English, Arabic, Welsh, Spanish; Castilian, French |
 Accessibility | Moderate features |
 Policies |  Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicyGDPR |
 Requirements | Internet - Low BandwidthInternet - High BandwidthDesktop - MacDesktop - WindowsDesktop - ChromebookMobile - iPad We work with primary, secondary, SEND and AP schools nationally and internationally. Our platform has the Ofsted, ISI, BSO, Estyn, KHDA inspection frameworks already integrated. We add any other frameworks subject to request. Because we're big on collaboration, we do not charge per user. This makes Nautilus perfect for MATS, Trusts, Federations and groups of schools. Add your external partners to your platfrom for joint learning walks, moderation and peer reviews. Create your own observation and monitoring toolkit, share with your partner schools. Our team is made up of in-house talent from education and software development. We pride ourselves on being able to work closely with our school leaders, listening and developing alongside. We think that this is what makes our little company very special. Our team are also still actively involved in the day to day hustle of school life, working as busy school improvement advisors, SENDcos, senior leaders and teachers. Now supporting schools in: England · Wales · Jersey · Isle of Man · Spain · China · United Arab Emirates · Kenya · Bahrain · Thailand · Vietnam · US |
 Set Up | 30 minutes |
 Training | Live OnlineWebinarsDocumentationVideos We understand how much time it can take to cascade to your team. We can help you to onboard staff, or to create more bespoke online training sessions for your subject, SEND and senior leaders. Select your preferred date and time, and then choose the type of training required. |
 Support | EmailFAQs/Forum All tech and advisory support is included in the subscription price. |
AIAI usage This product uses AI. AI-powered features AI feedback Curriculum analysis SEND analysis inclusion analysis reports for governors reports for staff self-evaluation reports appraisal summaries recommendations identification of areas for improvement Technology type Natural Language Processing Technology used to understand or generate human language (e.g. chatbots, language analysis, speech-to-text) Machine Learning Algorithms that learn from data to make predictions or decisions (e.g. adaptive learning, automated feedback) Generative AI AI that creates new content such as text, images, or video (e.g. AI-generated quizzes, lesson plans, dialogue simulations)  Computer Vision AI that interprets visual information from images or video (e.g. scanning student work, facial recognition, object tracking) Robotics AI embedded in physical systems (e.g. programmable learning bots, interactive classroom robots) High-risk use settings Access Determination Used to make decisions about access to, or admission into, an educational programme (e.g. automated admissions systems) Behavioural Monitoring or Detection Used to analyse behaviour, emotions, or cognitive states (e.g. engagement tracking, emotion detection) Learner Evaluation Used to assess student performance or outcomes (e.g. grading, test scoring, proctoring, adaptive progression, academic placement) | |
Nautilus PricingPricing Plans Paid Subscription We offer discounts to multple users. Please equire for an estimate for your group, federation, MAT or Trust.  Optimised for a quick response | |
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Apr 2026
It's revolutionised our staff-monitoring system and has been instrumental in trying to change the culture of observation to one of peer support and celebration of strength through photographs and commendations. I love that the team are continually developing the software and adding new innovations - their K-Box report is brilliant for inspections and governors! We are now looking to exlore their appraisal 360 section in order to streamline our process and make our appraisal system more collegiate and supportive, whilst still ensuring room for development of staff. I love how everything can be personalised and adapted to suit your particular school and they cater for the independent sector, as well as the state sector. I have recommended it to lots of schools as I think it is genuinely brilliant!
Samantha King found Nautilus:
- Improves attainment“The gallery allows teachers to see good examples of learning in the classroom and improve their own practice, ensuring attainment for all is improved.”
- Builds student knowledge
- Improves teaching efficiency“It allows regular learning walks to be understaken easily and quickly, minimising paperwork and stress for teachers. Those in middle leadership can stay on top of their subjects in a far more efficient manner.”
- Improves teacher knowledge“The opportunities for regular feedback and sharing of good practice build up teacher knowledge and develop skills easily.”
- Saves school money“This is our first purchase of monitoring tech but I think the pricing is reasonable and was reason we decided to give it a go. I think it's great value!”
Apr 2026
Powerful. Altogether very positive.
Louise Ellisane found Nautilus:
- Improves attainment“Better outcomes, improved inspection outcomes.”
- Builds student knowledge“Improves learning environments and content”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Leaders views are key, highly positive feedback.”
- Improves teacher knowledge“This is the most important feature”
- Saves school money“We use the sport premium, so very affordable”
Apr 2026
It's been a big part of our recent success. Fantastic for headteacher confidence.
Geoff Test found Nautilus:
- Improves attainment“Developing teaching and learning. Staff skillset. Outcomes have improved in line with our use.”
- Builds student knowledge“We focus on the quality of our curriculum. This influences what the children learn.”
- Improves teaching efficiency“Our teachers now rely on Nautilus for feedback and discussion.”
- Improves teacher knowledge“Teachers learn from each other. Leaders share ideas and advice.”
- Saves school money“Helps to make leadership and management time impact. Reduces beauracracy.”