From perimeter fencing to main entrance gates, a school’s approach to safety and security is immediately apparent to visitors before they even step onto the grounds. Well-designed fencing and access systems send a clear message about the importance placed on protecting pupils, staff, and visitors.

Beyond clearly defining boundaries and distinguishing public from private areas, school fencing and gates play a vital role in meeting a wide range of safety and security requirements. These include preventing unauthorised access, reducing the risk of accidents and injury, deterring theft and anti-social behaviour, and minimising the potential for vandalism or malicious damage.

With experience supplying fencing solutions to hundreds of schools nationwide, we understand how to identify the right system to meet the specific security needs of each site. Almec Fencing can provide a wide range of school fencing solutions, including welded mesh panels and railing systems, all designed with safety, durability, and appearance in mind.

School fencing doesn’t have to be limited to green or black. Our full range of school fencing systems can be powder-coated in any RAL colour, including metallic and marine-grade finishes. The use of alternating or contrasting colours can help create visual interest while maintaining protection. As an example, we recently completed a Flexi Rail fencing installation in a multi-colour finish in Eccleshall, creating a distinctive and functional feature for the school.

Within the school grounds, our range of barriers, bollards, and parking posts helps ensure pedestrians and vehicles are kept safely separated. Timber fencing and gates can also be used to guide movement around the site, control access points, and reduce areas where students may be hidden from view.

With ongoing pressure on school budgets, it is essential that any investment in fencing and access control solutions represents good value for money. Taking a long-term approach when selecting fencing products allows schools to benefit from systems with a long service life and a low lifetime cost, ensuring responsible use of public funds.

All of our fencing and gate installation teams are directly overseen by our Contracts Department. Our installers are experienced professionals who work strictly in line with our quality procedures and recognised industry best practice.

We operate to stringent quality, health, and safety standards and hold accreditations from leading bodies including CHAS, CSCS, and SafeContractor. In addition, we are recognised by specialist organisations for working in sensitive and high-security environments. All staff are fully DBS checked, ensuring complete safety and reassurance across all school and educational settings.

Our experience, expertise, and proven working practices enable us to offer competitive pricing, consistently high-quality installations, and - most importantly - the confidence of getting it right first time.

To request a quote for school fencing, please select one of our fencing products below and use the “Request a Quote” option. Alternatively, call us on 01782 838620 to speak with our experienced sales team.