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GridStore Unlimited
LGfL’s GridStore Unlimited Data Backup solution gives you peace of mind that your school’s local and cloud-hosted data is protected, fully compliant with DFE security standards and protected against ransomware attacks.
Introduction to GridStore Unlimited
Powered by Redstor’s Total Education Bundle, the product provides a comprehensive solution for schools:
Unlimited capacity and users
Unlimited number of local machines, servers and VMs
Unlimited Microsoft 365 Accounts – backing up multiple times per day
Unlimited Google Workspace Backup
Instant access to restore your data thanks to Redstor’s InstantDataTM technology
AI-powered malware detection and data categorisation – preventing you from restoring unsafe files
Full compliance with DfE/RPA security guidance for backups
GridStore Unlimited FAQs
Gridstore is powered by Redstor and fully complies with the Department for Education’s (DfE) 3-2-1 backup rule. The rule requires:
Three copies of data
Redstor ensures this by keeping the original data (on your school’s systems) and two additional, independent copies in separate, secure UK-based data centres. These copies are immutable, meaning they cannot be altered or deleted by ransomware or human error
Two different storage types or locations
Redstor stores backups in two geographically separated cloud locations, which count as two distinct storage environments. Schools can also choose to keep an optional third copy locally (e.g. on a server or external drive), but this is not required for compliance
One offsite copy
Redstor’s cloud storage is offsite, meeting the requirement to store at least one backup away from the school premises
Additional Safeguards
Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and role-based access controls protect who can access and manage backups.
Isolated cloud infrastructure ensures that a cyberattack on one part of the system cannot spread to others
This setup can give you peace of mind, knowing that data is securely backed up, easily recoverable, and fully compliant with DfE and NCSC guidance.
We are upgrading all schools using Gridstore to the new Gridstore Unlimited Service in the coming months. The new unlimited GridStore backup service is offered free until September 2026 and replaces the existing free bundle which LGfL is phasing out as it no longer is sufficient to meet DfE Standards and forecast needs of schools. As a result, your school benefits immediately from having all the backup capacity it needs to meet DfE Requirements and protect the school’s data from a market leading product.
In March 2026, you will have the following choices:-
An option to continue with unlimited backup storage or to purchase the storage you feel is appropriate to your needs. Both options will be offered at a very competitive price and we guarantee this will be much better than the market price.
Alternatively, as a special promotion, if you extend your broadband contract with LGfL for 5 years then LGfL will bundle the unlimited backup into your subscription for FREE saving the school a considerable amount of money and providing you with a world class solution to your backup needs.
GridStore Unlimited provides your school with peace of mind that in the event of a disaster at your school e.g. flooding, file corruption or accidental deletion, or a malicious attack, your data is fully recoverable. All data selected for backup is stored offsite Redstor’s two geographically separate UK Data Centres. The Unlimited solution means that you can protect all of your data stored locally as well as that in Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Azure
Yes! Your data is secure. The data is sent encrypted across the Internet to Redstor’s secure, resilient Data Centres, where it is then encrypted and only your school has the encryption key to decrypt the data.
No! Redstor’s resilient Data Centres are both based in the UK so at no point does your data leave these shores.
There are loads! See our GridStore page for all the details.
Yes! Cloud platforms such as O365 and Google ensure that your data is available for your school to use as and when you wish to use it, but the backup and recovery capability is limited.
Redstor’s M365 recovery solution goes far beyond Microsoft’s native tools. Covering your entire M365 suite, including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, and OneNote (Class and Staff Notebooks), we ensure comprehensive, reliable protection for over three million M365 accounts daily. The solution includes backup for unlimited accounts and can be configured to run up to 3 times a day.
Pricing is per school, based on size, and you will require a licence for each school. However, federations / MATs will be able to see and manage all of their schools in one place via the RedApp console.
All schools will see a greatly enhanced functionality and an increase in unlimited data when they switch to the new product. The majority of LGfL Broadband schools currently paying for the platform will see a cost reduction also! However, due to the new product being priced based on school size rather than a chosen storage allowance, some may see a price increase. However, we firmly believe that the new comprehensive solution presents outstanding value for money, and should mean that any other backup products that you are currently paying for will no longer be required.
There is a 1 year minimum contract length with GridStore Unlimited. The service will automatically renew annually to ensure continued peace of mind, unless you contact us to cancel.
Yes! However, due to the commercial arrangements between LGfL and Redstor, we may not be able to provide your school with our standard pricing. Your school will receive a price on application.
Why would you want to? There will always be a requirement to protect your mission-critical data and due to LGfL’s economies of scale, we have secured the best price for the best data backup product on the market. However, should your school wish to cancel after your initial term, please email gridstore@lgfl.net 60 working days before the date of your next service renewal.
Yes! Please complete our enquiry form and we will be in touch with a quotation.
Have you considered becoming an LGfL Broadband customer? As well as an even deeper discount on our Unlimited Backup product, LGfL Broadband Subscribers benefit from unrivalled service and a plethora of other benefits. Further details on our connectivity page
