The Cheadle College in Manchester Cover Outdoor Area

The Cheadle College already had great facilities, but the staff felt something was missing. The college decided to install two new canopies, to provide a sheltered outside space for the students.

Project Specification

  • Product: Motiva Linear™
  • Size: 7000mm X 3000mm
  • Steelwork:
    • Basalt Grey - RAL 7012

  • Roof:
    • Opal

Shelter added to The Cheadle CollegeA&S Landscape installed two Motiva Linear canopies alongside the school buildings. Each structure measures 7000mm X 3000mm, so plenty of room has been created. Both shelters feature grey steelwork, which fits perfectly with the surrounding buildings. The canopies also have Opal polycarbonate roofing, which offers essential protection against UV rays.

The students can use the straight roof shelters throughout the year, for a variety of purposes. Whether they are socialising during breaks, eating at lunch or waiting for a lesson, they can enjoy some fresh air, while remaining covered from the elements. The school buildings will also be relieved of pressure, as the outdoor space can be used more frequently.

Teachers can also make use of the canopies if they wish to take their lessons outside in an alternative learning environment. This will help to engage the class as they get the opportunity to learn outside of the four walls of the classroom. Giving the students and staff a sheltered outside area has many benefits, and the entire of The Cheadle College will be positively impacted by the canopies. We also installed a bespoke canopy at St Cuthbert’s Catholic Primary School in Wigan, Manchester.

How rising intake figures are impacting schools and how they can use shelters to combat this issue

As we know, the school-age population has been growing. The figure of five to ten year old pupils in primary schools increased by 446,000 (13%) within 2010 and 2016.

The Department for Education has the task to create the 420,000 new school places that are needed between 2016 and 2021 and there are many ways that this can be accomplished. New schools are being produced, free schools are being funded and existing schools are receiving capital funding to sustain, improve and develop facilities. With funds being stretched, one way that schools are using this capital funding is to make the most of their outside space. Whether to build extra classrooms or to add sheltered spaces which can have a number of different uses.

Some uses of outdoor sheltered areas include:

• Alfresco dining areas

• All-weather sports pitches

• Outdoor classroom

• Cycle Store

• Outdoor theatre

Want to learn more? Read the complete blog to learn how you can use shelters to improve upon your school’s facilities.

From shade sails to cycle storage, A&S Landscape offers a wide range of products. We’ve worked with schools across the country to help them get better use of their facilities. Check out our gallery for inspiration or get in touch with us today on 01743 444100.

Have a look at the other canopies we have fitted across Manchester

Shelter we designed for Our Lady's RC High SchoolLarge Enclosed Dining Area Shelter Designed for Our Lady’s RC High School

Our engineers created a curved roof canopy at Our Lady’s RC High School, Alworth Road, Blackley, Manchester. The job involved one Motiva™ Duo duopitch curved roof canopy measuring 12000mm X 8000mm with Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Canopy we fitted at Dean Trust ArdwickDean Trust Ardwick Add Two Polycarbonate Roof Shelters

We produced two straight polycarbonate roof canopies at Dean Trust Ardwick, Manchester, Greater Manchester. The job involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 16550mm X 3700mm and one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 6526mm X 5600mm. Both canopies included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Our Lady Of The Rosary RC Primary School Add Sail Shade to Campus

Our engineers made a shade sail for Our Lady Of The Rosary R C Primary School, Davyhulme, Urmston, Manchester. The contract included one 8500mm X 8500mm Maxima™ tensile shade cloth fabric sail including for all stainless steel fixtures and fittings.

Tepees we installed at Wright Robinson CollegeTwo Red Fabric Tepees Installed at Wright Robinson Sports College

A&S erected two tepees in Wright Robinson Sports College, Manchester. The full contract involved two Maxima™ Tepee tensile waterproof fabric roof structure measuring 6000mm X 6000mm.

Roller Shutter Doors Added to Shelter at Horwich Parish CE Primary School

We built five rollers shutter doors for Horwich Parish CE Primary School, 7 Church St, Horwich, Bolton Bl6 6Ah, Horwich, Greater Manchester. The contract included three shutters 3073mm wide x 2650mm high, two shutters 3300mm wide x 2650mm high and two triangular infills 3400mm wide x approx’ 750mm high.

Rumworth School Add Cover to Multi Use Games Area

Our team erected a DryMuga canopy and hall canopy for Rumworth School, Bolton, Greater Manchester. The contract included one Motiva™ DryMuga™ duopitch straight roof canopy measuring 25000mm X 17000mm (425sqm) and the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 19890mm X 4000mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes in matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.

Waterproof Sail Shade Installed at Heathfield Primary School

Our engineers produced a waterproof sail structure in Heathfield Primary School, Henniker Road, Bolton, Greater Manchester. The job involved the supply and installation of one Maxima™ tensile waterproof fabric sail structure comprising of one sail on four uprights including for all stainless steel fixtures and fittings.

Droylsden Academy Add Shelter to Sports Pitch

A&S built a DryMuga canopy in Droylsden Academy, Manor Road, Droylsden, Manchester. The full contract involved one Motiva™ DryMuga™ duopitch straight roof canopy measuring 28000mm X 14000mm.

Crossacres Primary Academy Add Fabric School Canopy

Our team created a canopy for Crossacres Primary Academy, Wythenshawe, Manchester, Greater Manchester. Full details are: the supply and installation of one Maxima™ shade cloth fabric sail including for all fixtures and fittings. The job involved the supply and installation of one Maxima™ shade cloth fabric sail including for all fixtures and fittings.

Canopy we designed for St Gilberts SchoolLarge Playground Canopy Added to St Gilberts RC Primary School

We erected a straight polycarbonate roof canopy with roller shutters in St Gilberts RC Primary School, Eccles, Manchester. The job involved the supply and installation of one Motiva™ monopitch straight roof canopy measuring 8000mm X 3600mm and included for our Alu-Tuff™ aluminium box profile guttering and downpipes which were coated in a matching Dura-coat™ colour finish.  Supply and installation of electrically operated roller shutter door(s) to front elevation and polycarbonate side panels to side elevations.