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Playground Case Studies

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Hinchley Wood School EYFS Playground Development

Hinchley Wood School in Esher approached ESP Play to extend its existing EYFS outdoor play area, transforming an underused section of the playground into a purposeful space focused on physical...

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Pathways School Playground Development

Pathways School sought to transform their outdoor space into an engaging, high-impact playground tailored specifically for students aged 11–16. The brief focused on creating a standout “WOW factor” feature that...

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KS1 Climbing Equipment and Reading Area at Aldwyn Primary School, Manchester

Aldwyn Primary School is a primary school in Manchester and part of the Victorious Academies Trust.

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Low-Level Trim Trail and Rubber Mulch Surfacing at Bolton Primary School, Appleby-in-Westmorland

Bolton Primary School is a primary school in Appleby-in-Westmorland that wanted to create a new outdoor climbing and physical activity area for its younger pupils.

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Sustainable Sensory Garden and Outdoor Classroom at Bradley Primary School, Nelson

Bradley Primary School is a primary school in Nelson that wanted to transform its existing garden into a greener, more natural environment for children.

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Cost-Effective Playground Surfacing at Broughton Primary Academy, Cockermouth

Broughton Primary Academy is a primary school in Cockermouth and part of the Learning for Life Trust.

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Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School EYFS Development

Christ Church Bentinck CofE Primary School in North London approached ESP Play to update and enhance their EYFS outdoor play area.

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Bespoke Inclusive Climbing Frame at Co-op Academy Woodslee, Wirral

Co-op Academy Woodslee is a primary school in the Wirral and part of the Co-op Academies Trust, a group of academies guided by the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality,...

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Rubber Mulch Playground Surfacing at Great Meols Primary School, Wirral

Great Meols Primary School is a primary school in the Wirral and part of the Oak Trees Multi Academy Trust.

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Greenfield Primary School, Stourbridge, West Midlands

School: Greenfield Primary SchoolLocation: Stourbridge, West MidlandsClient / Trust: Dudley Academies TrustProject Value: £40,000+Completion: February 2026

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Freeflow Modular Climber at Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Hertfordshire

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School in Hertfordshire approached ESP Play to replace an old and worn outdoor physical activity area.

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Outdoor Area and Woodland Play Refresh at Holy Rood Catholic Primary School, Hertfordshire

Holy Rood Catholic Primary School in Hertfordshire approached ESP Play to breathe new life into two key areas of their outdoor space.

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Clinton Primary School, Kenilworth, Warwickshire

School: Clinton Primary School. Location: Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Client / Trust: Headteacher & Pupil Council. Project Value: £14,000. Completion: April 2026

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Holy Trinity, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire

School: Holy Trinity. Location: Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Client / Trust: Headteacher. Project Value: £30,000. Completion: May 2026

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Hurst Green Primary School, Halesowen, West Midlands

School: Hurst Green Primary School. Location: Halesowen, West Midlands. Client / Trust: Headteacher. Project Value: £50,000. Completion: May 2026

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Bespoke Nursery Play Mound and Climbing Equipment at Leyland St James’ Nursery, Leyland

Leyland St James’ Nursery is a nursery in Leyland that provides outdoor play opportunities for young children.

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Northbourne C of E Primary, Didcot, Oxfordshire

School: Northbourne C of E PrimaryLocation: Didcot, Oxfordshire.Client / Trust: Headteacher, Oxford Diocesan Schools TrustProject Value: Circa £45,000Completion: July 2026

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Cost-Effective Playground Surfacing at Penruddock Primary School, Penrith

Penruddock Primary School is a primary school in Penrith, with an Early Years outdoor play area designed to support active, imaginative and exploratory play.

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Creating a Year-Round Nature Area at St John Fisher RC Primary School, Manchester

St John Fisher RC Primary School is a primary school in Manchester that wanted to create a dedicated nature area where children could explore, learn and connect with the natural...

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Broseley CE Primary School, Broseley, Shropshire

School: Broseley CE Primary School. Location: Broseley, Shropshire. Client / Trust: School Business Manager. Project Value: £5,000. Completion: June 2025

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Bespoke Trim Trails at St Joseph’s RC Academy, Todmorden

St Joseph’s RC Academy is a primary school in Todmorden and part of the Romero Catholic Academy Trust.

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Bespoke Treehouse Play Equipment at St Philip’s C of E Primary School, Salford

St Philip’s C of E Primary School is a primary school in Salford for children aged 4–11 years.

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Templewood Primary School EYFS Playground Extension

Templewood Primary School in Welwyn Garden City approached us to extend the existing EYFS outdoor area, building on the playground development we completed for the school in 2022.

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Wood Field Primary School Playground Development

Wood Field Primary School approached us to transform an existing, tired KS1/KS2 playground area into an exciting, engaging and completely unique outdoor learning and play environment.

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