Playground & Outdoor Gym Equipment for Schools
From nurseries and primary schools to secondary settings, we design, supply and install educational playground equipment, surfacing, outdoor furniture and MUGAs. Every project includes inclusive options for SEN children, plus expert design, advice and installation, with full compliance built in.
Projects Completed Across the UK
Years Serving the Education Sector
DBS-Checked Installation Teams
Fully Compliant Equipment & Surfacing
Why Schools Invest in Quality Playgrounds
Time outdoors shapes how children learn, move and socialise, so quality school playground equipment gives every setting a space that works as hard as the classroom.
Early years play builds confidence and motor skills, primary equipment encourages active, imaginative break times, and secondary settings gain outdoor gym equipment and MUGAs for older students. Inclusive design means children with disabilities and SEN play alongside their classmates, so the right playground equipment for schools benefits everyone.
Educational Areas
Browse our range by educational setting. Every space is designed around the age group, curriculum and demands of your environment.
EYFS – Nursery/Reception
Safe, sensory-rich play that supports early years development and the EYFS framework.
Primary School
Active, imaginative play and fitness for KS1 and KS2 — built to inspire every break time.
SEN & Inclusive Play
Accessible, sensory equipment so children of all abilities can play and learn together.
Multi-Academy Trust
Consistent, high-quality outdoor spaces rolled out efficiently across your whole trust.
Secondary School
Robust outdoor gym, MUGAs and social spaces designed for older students.
Playground Equipment
Climbing frames, trim trails, swings and multiplay units for every age and key stage.
Outdoor Gym Equipment
Purpose-built outdoor gym equipment for schools, from individual stations to full fitness zones.
MUGAs
All-weather multi-use games areas with sports surfacing, markings, fencing and floodlighting.
Outdoor Shelters & Furniture
Shelters, benches and outdoor furniture for schools that create shade, seating and social space.
Skate Park Equipment
Durable ramps, rails and features for skate parks and wheeled sports of every level.
Multiplay Units
Steel, timber and Robinia multiplay units that pack climbing, sliding and clambering into a single footprint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about specifying, funding and installing playground and outdoor gym equipment for your setting.
Yes. Every piece is designed with an age range in mind, from toddlers in EYFS through to KS1, KS2 and secondary students. We help you match equipment to the age and ability of the children using it, so play stays challenging, safe and appropriate.
Best practice is a daily visual check by staff, a more detailed operational inspection every one to three months, and an annual main inspection by an independent RPII-qualified inspector. Our aftercare team can carry out inspections and servicing for you.
Well-made equipment lasts for years, but most schools review their space every five to ten years as pupil numbers, curriculum needs and wear and tear change. Regular inspection reports will flag when items need replacing or upgrading.
Yes. We specialise in inclusive and SEN play, with accessible roundabouts, sensory panels, wheelchair-friendly equipment and quiet spaces, so children with disabilities can play alongside their classmates.
It depends on the equipment and the safety zones around each item. We can design for anything from a compact courtyard to a full field, and we survey your site to make the most of the space you have.
A typical school playground includes climbing frames and multiplay units, swings, slides, trim trails, educational playground markings and games, outdoor gym equipment, seating and shelters, and safety surfacing underneath it all.
Start with how the space is used, then layer in zones for active play, quiet time and social seating. Adding trim trails, outdoor gym equipment, MUGAs, markings and shade turns a plain tarmac area into a space that works all year round. Our designers can help you plan it.
It depends on the equipment and fall heights. Wet pour and rubber mulch are popular for impact protection under play equipment, while artificial grass and rubber grass mats suit multi-use areas. We specify surfacing that meets BS EN 1177 for every project.
With quality materials and regular maintenance, most equipment lasts 15 to 20 years or more. Steel and Robinia timber are especially hard-wearing, and our aftercare service helps you get the longest life from your investment.
Case Studies
See how we’ve transformed outdoor spaces for schools, councils and visitor attractions across the UK.
Other Sectors
Discover how Caloo supports outstanding outdoor spaces across every sector we work in.
Construction
Play, fitness and surfacing solutions for architects, contractors and housing developers.
Government
Outdoor spaces for parks, councils, local authorities, the NHS and parish councils across the UK.
Commercial
Play, fitness and surfacing solutions for architects, contractors and housing developers.
Ready to Transform Your Outdoor Space?
Get in touch with our specialists for a free consultation, site visit and no-obligation quote. We’ll help you design the perfect outdoor environment.