Nursery and Primary School Canopies

We were contacted by the excellent team at Kingsnorth Primary School to install a freestanding canopy in their playground. The school were all too aware of the many benefits of outdoor play and were keen to help the pupils play outside more regularly throughout the year. The staff wanted a colourful canopy that would look great with the surrounding area and would be durable enough to last for many years. We suggested that the Maxima Tepee™ would be a good fit as the tensile fabric roof adds a fun design element while protecting great shelter from the weather. We finished the steelwork in Flame Red, contrastingly well with the Turquoise Green roof. The completed canopy looks fantastic and has been the best addition to the playground, the school are over the moon with the project. See more details about the tepee canopy at Kingsnorth Primary School here.

Dulverton Primary School embarked on their canopy project as their playground had no shelter from the weather and the pupils would be exposed to the elements as they played outside. They were looking for a solution that would withstand any weather conditions while at the same time feature a design that worked with the school grounds. The school spotted our Maxima Umbrella™ fabric canopy product and knew it was the perfect choice. We installed two of these shelters at the school, both made with a vibrant Victoria Blue fabric. For peace of mind, post pad protectors were also added to the uprights of the canopies to protect the pupils from any bangs or knocks. Our team really enjoyed working on this project and with this school, it was great to see the playground transformation come to life. Click here to read more about Dulverton Primary School’s fabric canopies.

Many schools across the country are badly affected by tight budgets and rising pupil numbers. That’s why we go out of our way to work with schools to find a shelter solution that not only meets their requirements but also doesn’t break the bank. Because our products can be made bespoke, there are many ways we can cut costs to ensure our clients get the canopies they need. When Ysgol Cynddelw got in touch to add shelter to their playground, we were able to find the perfect product. We installed two Motiva Linear Lite™ canopies, an aluminium framed alternative to our standard Linear option. Now the pupils have plenty of covered space to use during their playtimes if the weather starts to turn. Want to read more? Visit our news article to see more about the primary school canopies at Ysgol Cynddelw.

One of our most popular product ranges is our Maxima fabric roof options. These canopies combine style and practicality to give our clients the best of both worlds when it comes to creating outdoor shelter. And in the case of Westmorland Primary School, it was the Maxima Umbrella™ that caught their eye. We installed the umbrella canopy on an area in the playground of the school, creating shade and shelter for the pupils. The school selected a Buttercup Yellow fabric roof and Sapphire Blue for the single upright to create a colourful design. We think the finished canopy looks absolutely fantastic and the school agrees too! The pupils love playing underneath the umbrella and the teachers can even take their classes outside too to use the space. Click here to read more about the umbrella canopy at Westmorland Primary School.

Kings Copse Primary School were aiming to introduce more outdoor lessons to their curriculum, however, the main limiting factor to this was the unreliable British weather. To counteract this, they reached out to A&S Landscape to see if installing a canopy would be a good option. Our friendly team worked with the school to find the ideal shelter solution for their requirements and settled upon the Motiva Linear™. This cost-effective canopy is popular amongst primary schools as it can be used for a wide range of applications, including creating a covered outdoor classroom. The school opted to finish the shelter in a subtle and sleek Telegrey colour, which works well with the Opal polycarbonate roof. In the future, there is also the option to add side panels to the structure to create an enclosed space. See more of the straight roof canopy at Kings Copse Primary School here.

This Warwickshire primary school had an area of unused outdoor space. The area was located in between two classrooms, and in times of wet weather, the pupils would make a mad dash from one classroom to the next. Lacking purpose and being highly impractical, the space needed a transformation. The school set upon exploring the option of school shelters as their cover solution. With a school canopy, the teachers would be able to host outdoor lessons, incorporate messy play, or use the space as a meeting area during the hot summer months. All the while the canopy would provide a covered walkway! Calling in A&S Landscape, the first point of call was to talk through their wide variety of canopy options. With their help, the school were able to decide on a straight roof canopy. Read more about the playground canopy at Wilmcote C of E Primary School.

With parents having to wait for children to finish school in the rain, and a lack of shaded play options for children during break times, St John’s C of E Primary School urgently needed a school canopy solution. The question was, however, which one to choose from the extensive range of primary school canopies that were available to them? They knew this was to be a major financial project and needed the right guidance to help them find the perfect school shelter. This is where A&S Landscape came in. Delighted to help, they quickly got to work on the project keeping in mind the school’s specific requirements, constraints, and considerations. A canopy design that offers a high level of flexibility, with curved and straight roof options, and choices on upright placement, is the Motiva Cantilever™. This offered the perfect solution to the school. Click here to see more about the cantilever canopy at St John’s C of E Primary School.

This primary school, located in the close-knit community of Bretforton in Evesham, decided to add a canopy to protect their play equipment and make it accessible throughout the year. They wanted to ensure that the children could play safely in the summer, with protection from the UV rays, and reduce risks of slipping in wetter weather. School canopies come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and dimensions, and it was important that the shelter complemented the surrounding environment, whilst being made to measure to the chosen site. With a wide range of colours to choose from and their expertise when it came to drawing effective designs, A&S Landscape was able to offer the perfect solution to all of their needs. The chosen Motiva Linear canopy has a straight, opal polycarbonate roof. Find out more about the play area canopy at Bretforton Village School.

The Headteacher at Clive C of E Primary School in Shropshire is already seeing the benefits of the new blue school canopy designed, built and installed by A&S Landscape. Children can now access the outside curriculum whatever the weather and the older children use the area to play during break and lunchtimes. An outdoor learning area is advantageous for a variety of reasons, it is great for young children’s physical and mental wellbeing, it helps to develop problem-solving skills, and it helps with communication and working as an effective team player. Primary school canopies are an excellent, and cost-effective way to allow for outside learning, and are the perfect option for schools wanting to take a more holistic approach to learning. With A&S Landscape’s ability to develop made-to-measure designs for allocated areas, the curved roof school canopy installed was a huge success. Learn more about Clive C of E Primary School’s shelter.

To further improve the pupil’s experience at the early year’s centre, Stockingford Primary School in Warwickshire wanted to design a canopy that would complement their fantastic facilities, looking the part but being highly functional. This is where they needed good quality expertise, and knowledge, from a company that knew what they were doing. Working closely with the school, A&S Landscape designed a shelter that the school would love from the popular Motiva Mono™ range. With a clear roof and the Ultramarine Blue steelwork, the canopy works perfectly with the architecture and the existing canopy, which had also been installed by A&S Landscape previously! Delighted to be providing another school canopy for this Warwickshire primary school, A&S Landscape were pleased to find out that the canopy is being used for teaching outside, as a relaxation and play area during breaks, but also by parents. See more about the canopy we designed for Stockingford Primary School.

Working alongside consultant architects, A&S Landscape designed, built and fitted a Motiva Wave™ to frame the entrance door at Loughborough Primary School. The ‘wave’ looks fantastic, and makes a real statement to all visitors on arrival. The Headteacher was understandably thrilled with the wonderful addition and was extremely complimentary on the quality of the structure, and the service offered by the team at A&S Landscape. Doubling as an outdoor learning environment – the children can now learn outside too, making their time at the early years centre much more enjoyable. Primary school canopies are a wonderful addition to a school, and the options available are extensive. With a wide range of colours available and a number of different features, canopies are never predesigned, ready-to-go. Like this school in Loughborough, school shelters are designed with you in mind. Read more about the entrance canopy we fitted at Loughborough Primary School.