Playground Case Studies

If you are looking for playground equipment for schools, then this page is full of playground case studies. Take inspiration from hundreds of different projects showcasing a range of inspiring designs.

Beckley CofE Primary School, Oxfordshire

The multi academy trust got in contact with ESP and asked if we could quote for a larger trim trail project and new safety surface. The ESP team designed a bespoke trail that targeted the children’s upper body, lower body and core strength.
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Higham-on-the-Hill CE Primary School, Coventry

Higham on the Hill CE Primary part of Rise Multi Academy Trust originally reached out to ESP following on from an independent playground inspection carried out on their existing trim trail. It had failed on numerous counts, resulting in the structures being condemned.
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Broadoak Primary School, Manchester

Broadoak Primary School was originally two separate schools. The Junior school opened in June 1970 and the Infant school in April 1972. Their aim is to provide all children with meaningful and engaging learning experiences that will prepare them for life in the 21st century.
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Little Gaddesden CofE Primary School, Berkhamsted

Little Gaddesden CofE Primary School is a small rural primary school. They were looking to update their tired playground equipment and develop new areas of interest for the children. As they are in a rural setting, any equipment needed to be sympathetic to their environment and surroundings.
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Shoreham Village School, Sevenoaks

The schools existing EYFS area was dull and unorganised with lots of none fixed resources. They had a 30k budget which had a cut-off date to be spent. The area was quite small and lacked structure.
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Sunnyside Spencer Academy , Nottingham

Sunnyside Spencer Academy is another school in the Spencer Academy Trust. The school had an existing field that was often utilised for forest school activities but they wanted to enhance this and create a more functional space.
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Barlby Primary School, London

Barlby Primary School wanted an all weather sports pitch installed onto their existing concrete MUGA. The school is an outstanding, happy place where all of the children and adults aim to succeed.
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Stoke Prior First Primary School , Bromsgrove

Stoke Prior First School approached ESP to redesign an area of their existing playground that was out of use due to safety reasons. They wanted a calming and reflective zone that could be used for learning as well as a breaktime space outside of the classroom.
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The Syston Day Nursery, Leicestershire

The nursery engaged with ESP to discuss enduring surface solutions which would be suitable for toddlers and withstand the rigours of daily use of up to 60 children. The client also required a structure that would enhance on site provision for physical development.
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Letchmore Infant School, Stevenage

The school were looking to replace their existing equipment located on the school field with a range of trim trail items that would encourage upper body development for the reception children age 4/5.
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St Peter’s London Dock’s CE, London

St Peter’s London Dock’s CE Primary School is a small, friendly, church school, steeped in the rich history of Wapping and the London Docks area. It is a school whose foundations over 150 years ago continues to inspire its ethos and values today
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Foundry College, Wokingham

The school wanted to add physical activity equipment to an area that had artificial grass that was failing. The equipment need to be suitable for ages 7-11.
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An Outstanding New Playground in Sheffield at Ballifield Primary

ESP PLAY completed this stunning EYFS outdoor play area at Ballifield Primary School. Ballifield Primary School is in Sheffield and is part of the Crucible Co-operative Learning Trust. Everyone at this school and in their local community live their motto of ‘A Family of Learning’ by closely supporting each other and working collaboratively to support their pupils to become respectful, confident and life-long learners. Parents, Governors, pupils, and staff work together in close partnership to improve all aspects of school life.
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