Sheds for Schools
Outdoor School Storage: Why Invest in a School Shed?
Whether you’re a headteacher or a caretaker, a school shed is the perfect solution for storing bikes, playground games or grounds maintenance tools so that they’re secure and weather-protected.
Schools often have a wide range of outdoor equipment that needs to be accessible but protected when not in use. A dedicated timber storage shed helps to keep school grounds tidy, reduces clutter in classrooms and corridors, and provides a convenient place for staff and pupils to access everyday essentials.
With a practical outdoor storage solution, schools can make better use of their available space while keeping valuable equipment organised and protected throughout the year.
Bike Sheds for Schools
Cycle to school schemes have always been popular with younger children, but a bike shed for primary or secondary schools can encourage cycling more, with a safe and practical place to store them.
Keeping bicycles under cover helps protect them from the weather while preventing them from being left unsecured around school grounds. Our timber sheds come in a range of sizes so several pupils and staff can use them each day. Our bike sheds for schools offer more affordable, budget-friendly options as opposed to bike shelters, and take up less space.
Ways to Use Your School Shed
Maintenance Tools: Caretakers and grounds maintenance teams need somewhere convenient to store gardening equipment, tools and outdoor maintenance essentials. A dedicated school shed keeps everything in one place, making it easier to access equipment when needed but also out of reach of pupils.
Playground Toys: From skipping ropes and balls to outdoor play equipment, primary schools often have plenty of toys that require storing between break times. A school storage shed provides a practical place to keep these items, helping teachers and lunchtime supervisors organise outdoor activities.
Sports Equipment: Schools require a wide range of sports equipment for PE lessons, clubs and extracurricular activities. A timber shed can provide additional storage for footballs, cones, training equipment and other outdoor sporting essentials, keeping them protected and readily available for teachers and sports staff.
Additional Storage: Our sheds come in a wide range of sizes to fit your space and therefore can store a few bikes or a hall full of chairs. Having somewhere to store excess furniture that you might get out for special events, or seasonal decorations is useful, and even more so when it’s not cluttering up spaces inside your school.
Where to Install a Shed in Your School
Our school sheds, depending on the size you’re after, can go practically anywhere outdoors. Our outdoor bin storage can be kept at the front of your school for easy collection, or bike sheds in playgrounds for pupils to access at the start and end of the day.
Alleyway sheds are designed for long and narrow spaces in between buildings; these would be ideal for caretakers’ use and can be kept neatly out of the way. Another option could be a lean-to shed that stands snugly next to your building.
Why Choose Empire Sheds?
At Empire Sheds, we understand that every school has different storage requirements. Whether you need somewhere to keep pupils’ bicycles, outdoor play equipment or essential maintenance tools, we can help you find a suitable timber storage solution.
Choosing a timber shed also offers a traditional, natural appearance that fits comfortably into school grounds, playgrounds and outdoor learning environments.
We supply sheds for a variety of applications; choose from various roof styles, number of doors and windows, and the hardware for a custom shed that meets your needs and budget.
