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Domain namesA .sch.uk name is a school domain within a geographic structure, usually shown as schoolname.area.sch.uk. It is not an ordinary retail extension where any education-related business can select a name and complete a checkout. The application must follow the applicable school-domain rules.
Domain namesA restricted UK domain requires the applicant and proposed use to meet rules for that particular namespace. There is no single approval process covering every name ending in .uk. Government, academic, school and infrastructure names can have different authorities and application routes.
Domain namesNominet runs the .uk registry, while your registrar usually handles everyday domain management. This guide explains the difference, the policies and infrastructure behind your address, and the practical responsibilities that remain with the person or organisation registering it.
