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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.

10,000+

Projects Completed Across the UK

18+

Years Serving the Education Sector

100%

DBS-Checked Installation Teams

BS EN 1176

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.

Product Categories

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.

Children balancing on wooden beams and stepping posts in an outdoor school playground.

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.

Types of Playground Equipment

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.

Surfacing

Wet pour, rubber mulch, grass and surfacing that meets BS EN 1177.

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.

FAQs

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.

Explore Our Sectors

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. 

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