In this Member Spotlight we hear from new Startup member, Kytra Analytics, on their school data platform designed specifically for the Scottish education system, and on joining ScotlandIS to be part of a community that takes those responsibilities in data privacy and ethics seriously.
Who is Kytra Analytics and what do you do?
Kytra is an Orkney-based startup helping schools get more value from the information they already hold. Our platform, BGE 360, centralises attainment, wellbeing, and engagement data into a single, real-time view. By integrating intervention logging, we help schools connect their actions directly to student progress—making it easier to see exactly which support strategies are having the most impact.
Tell us something unique or interesting about your organisation.
BGE 360 was built specifically for the Scottish education system. Rather than adapting a generic tool, we designed our platform around the day-to-day requirements of Scottish classrooms and national priorities. Our focus is on the link between support and success: helping teachers and leaders see exactly which teaching methods and interventions are making the biggest difference to a student’s progress.
What is your biggest achievement as an organisation?
We’ve turned complex school information into a tool that is both powerful and easy to use. BGE 360 provides high-level insights for Local Authorities while remaining accessible for all school staff. We’ve met the highest standards for data security and privacy without compromising system performance or end-user experience.
What prompted you to become a member of ScotlandIS?
Working in education means handling very sensitive information, where privacy and ethics are the top priorities. We joined ScotlandIS to be part of a community that takes those responsibilities seriously. It’s an opportunity for us to share what we’ve learned and collaborate with other Scottish companies who are solving similar, complex problems.
What do you see as the main challenges for the tech industry in the UK and Scotland?
A key challenge isn’t a lack of data; it’s that information is often fragmented and disconnected. So much potential is lost when different systems don’t talk to each other, forcing professionals to spend their time manually connecting the dots.
The industry must focus on creating secure, joined-up systems where data flows usefully between platforms. This ensures that technology supports real-time decision-making, rather than just producing reports that sit on a shelf.
Get in touch if you’d like to find out more at hello@kytra.co.uk, or visit kytra.co.uk .