School Grounds in Wimbledon built for safer play, better learning and year-round use. From adventure play to outdoor classrooms, we design and install spaces that children love and staff can manage with confidence.
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Wimbledon schools need outdoor areas that work as hard as the timetable. We create playground design layouts, outdoor classrooms and quiet zones that support learning, movement and wellbeing. Whether you’re near Wimbledon Village or a short walk from Wimbledon Common, we plan spaces that balance supervision, flow and fun. Expect durable finishes that stand up to heavy footfall and British weather.
The Wimbledon area includes large Victorian houses, Edwardian villas and exclusive modern homes, and many schools sit on similarly characterful plots with mature trees and tight boundaries. We’re used to working around established planting, heritage-style frontage and limited access routes common across SW19 and SW20. Our team brings the same premium detailing homeowners expect, adapted for education settings and safeguarding requirements. The result is a cohesive, professional look that complements prestigious surroundings.
We start with a site survey, risk-led design and a clear programme that keeps disruption low. You’ll receive material samples, layout drawings and a staged installation plan for surfacing, growing areas and sports surfaces. We prioritise safe surfacing, compliant edging and practical drainage so the grounds stay usable in wet months. Fine Landscaping is based just 20 minutes away, and clients trust us for tidy workmanship, transparent communication and long-lasting results.
Across the London Borough of Merton, Wimbledon sites often combine clay-heavy soil with mature trees, so we plan drainage, root protection and robust edging from day one. Access can be restricted around Wimbledon Park and Wimbledon Chase, so we schedule deliveries and waste removal to minimise disruption. We also factor in neighbour proximity and noise-sensitive times, especially near busy routes and schools. Our designs suit both compact courtyards and larger playing fields without compromising safety.
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Costs vary by surfacing type, ground preparation and the number of zones. As a guide, small upgrades (e.g., a quiet zone or growing area) often start from £3,000–£10,000. Mid-sized playground redesigns with safe surfacing and equipment commonly fall between £15,000–£45,000. Larger schemes with sports surfaces, outdoor classrooms and drainage can be £50,000–£150,000+. We provide itemised options to match budget and priorities.
Timescales depend on size, weather and how much excavation is required. A single area such as a wildlife garden or quiet zone typically takes 3–7 working days. A full playground reconfiguration with safe surfacing and drainage often takes 2–6 weeks. Larger multi-zone projects with sports surfaces and bespoke features can run 6–12 weeks. We plan around term dates where possible and keep access routes safe throughout.
Many school grounds improvements are permitted, but rules can change depending on fencing heights, lighting, drainage changes, listed buildings or conservation areas. In the London Borough of Merton, additional checks may apply near protected trees or where works affect highways access. We review constraints early, advise on what’s likely to need consent, and can support drawings and specifications for submissions. If approval isn’t required, we still document compliance and safety considerations.
We include a 10-year warranty on workmanship for qualifying installations, covering issues caused by installation defects such as failed edgings, unstable sub-bases or poor falls that lead to ponding. Manufacturer warranties apply separately for products like surfacing systems, sports finishes and play equipment, and we’ll register these where applicable. We also explain maintenance requirements so warranties remain valid. Any snagging is handled promptly with clear reporting and site visits.
Options range from wetpour and rubber mulch for safe surfacing, to resin-bound paths, artificial grass zones and line-marked sports surfaces. Outdoor classrooms can include timber or composite seating, pergolas, chalkboard walls and sheltered storage. For nature-led learning, we design wildlife gardens with native planting, log habitats and pond-safe barriers, plus raised beds and potting benches for growing areas. We help you choose based on age groups, supervision lines, maintenance and budget.
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