School Grounds in Kennington built for learning, play and long-term durability. We design playgrounds, outdoor classrooms, wildlife gardens and safe surfacing that stand up to daily use. Fast, tidy delivery from our Norbury base—around 20 minutes away.
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From Kennington Park to the streets around The Oval, schools in SE11 need outdoor spaces that work hard every day. Fine Landscaping creates school grounds that balance active play with calm areas for learning and wellbeing. We deliver playground design, outdoor classrooms, growing areas and sports surfaces with safety and accessibility built in. Every layout is planned to improve flow, supervision lines and year-round usability.
The Kennington area mixes Georgian squares, Victorian terraces and mansion blocks, which often means tight access, shared boundaries and varied ground levels. We’re used to working around existing trees, heritage walls and compact service routes near Kennington tube station and Elephant & Castle. Our team designs solutions that fit the site—whether that’s an adventure play zone in a smaller courtyard or a multi-use sports surface in a larger playground. We also plan for drainage, shade and storage so the space stays practical in all seasons.
We start with a site survey, safeguarding-led design workshop and clear phasing plan to keep the school running. You’ll receive a detailed specification for surfacing, edging, planting and equipment, plus a realistic programme and communication plan. Our crews work cleanly with secure hoarding, controlled deliveries and end-of-day tidy-ups. Local clients choose us for dependable timelines, transparent costs and workmanship backed by a 10-year warranty.
We regularly work on school grounds in London Borough of Lambeth and understand common constraints such as restricted access, delivery windows and neighbour considerations. Kennington sites can have mixed sub-bases and drainage challenges, so we specify the right build-up for safe surfacing and sports areas. Where parking is limited near Vauxhall or Oval, we plan logistics and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also align planting choices with urban conditions and shade from mature trees.
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Costs vary with size, surfacing type and equipment, but typical budgets in SE11 range from £8,000–£25,000 for small refurbishments (safe surfacing, edging, minor play features). Medium schemes with outdoor classrooms, growing areas and new drainage are often £25,000–£60,000. Larger projects including sports surfaces, adventure play and full reconfiguration can be £60,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options to match funding and priorities.
Most school grounds upgrades take 1–3 weeks for smaller areas, and 4–10 weeks for larger schemes with sports surfacing, drainage and multiple zones. Timescales depend on site access, ground conditions, curing times for bases and surfacing, and lead times for play equipment. We can phase works to suit term dates and reduce disruption, with clear milestones for each area (play, quiet zones, growing beds).
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but some elements can require approval—particularly new structures (canopies, shelters), changes near boundaries, lighting, or works affecting trees. If the site is near sensitive heritage settings, extra checks may apply. We review constraints, advise what’s likely to need consent, and can support drawings and specifications for submissions. We also factor in safety standards and access requirements from the outset.
Fine Landscaping provides a 10-year warranty on our workmanship for installed hard landscaping elements such as sub-bases, edging, paving and constructed features, subject to normal use and maintenance. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for play equipment, artificial surfaces and specialist products, and we’ll pass these details to you in writing. If any defects arise from installation, we respond promptly to inspect and put them right.
We design to suit age groups, safeguarding and curriculum needs. Popular options include wetpour or rubber mulch safe surfacing, resin-bound paths, artificial grass for multi-use areas, and durable timber or recycled-plastic edging. For outdoor classrooms we can add pergolas, seating circles and weatherproof storage, while wildlife gardens may use native hedging, log piles and pollinator planting. We guide you through options with samples, maintenance advice and lifecycle cost comparisons.
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