Shade Sails for Schools

Need Some Inspiration? Take a Look at Some of Our Completed School Shade Sails

Every building has its own unique layout and our experienced design team is able to offer functional yet affordable canopy solutions. We’ve helped numerous educational institutions design, manufacture and install shade sails to improve their playground space.

If you want even more inspiration, take a look at our Case Studies page to see how we can help you.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team to find out more about a shade sail for your school.

What are the Benefits of Shade for Schools? 

But what exactly are some of the benefits that a school shade sail can achieve? If you’re feeling a little pessimistic, we’re confident that you won’t take much persuading to be impressed by our stunning range of shade sails. Some of the best ways to benefit from shade sails for schools include: 

• Superior UV protection – Give pupils a place to shelter from the sun and enjoy spending time outdoors during even the hottest months of the year. Depending on what fabric you opt for, our shade sails block between 90% – 98% of harmful UV rays! 
• Create cooler outdoor areas – By opting for school shade, you’re reducing the temperature in the covered area. This allows pupils to enjoy being outdoors even on hot days, making playtime and outdoor lessons more comfortable to endure. 
• Enhance aesthetics and encourage outdoor play – All of our shade sails are available in a wide range of shapes, sizes, and vibrant colours, which help to brighten up your school grounds and create a welcoming play area. 
• Promotes health and well-being – Encourage pupils to get outdoors, where they can benefit from incredible mental health benefits. A shade sail is the perfect solution to reduce the risk of sunburn and heat exposure. 

According to the skin charity SKCIN, schools have a responsibility to protect children from harmful UV rays. The solution? A school shade sail. They help to offer a level of UV protection while still allowing children to play outdoors. 

For more information, have a read of our blog post What is a Shade Sail? Benefits, Ideas, & More!

If you’re ready to discuss your project, don’t hesitate to get in touch with our friendly team.

Can’t Find the Right Solution? Then Design Your Own! 

If you haven’t found a shade sail that is fit to your specifications, then don’t worry, as we can help! With over 40 years of experience, our dedicated team can advise you through the entire process, whether that’s the initial design consultation or after installation. 

We offer bespoke custom canopies, using only the highest-quality materials and latest construction methods to make sure that all of our products are safe, practical, and durable for many years to come. So, if you’ve had your eye on a specific colour, fabric, or design, get in touch with us to help create the shade sail of your dreams!

Need Inspiration? Have a Look at Some of Our Completed School Shade Sails 

At A&S Landscape, we’ve helped numerous educational facilities with the design, manufacture, and installation process of bespoke shade sails that have improved their playground space. Our experienced design team is always on standby to offer functional yet affordable canopy solutions. Take a look at some of our successful projects below…

A Sun Shade Solution

St Mary’s Bluecoat Primary School has a wonderful playing field for their students, but it was missing just one thing – shelter.

If students wanted to use it, they would be out in the hot sun during the summer months. They got in touch with our team, looking for a solution that would both work and look good.

They decided to use a Maxima Sail to create waterproof sails for shade on their playing field, making it much easier to use in the summer.

These school shades are perfect for keeping the sun off pupils when they’re playing or socialising, and they look great too! They were created in a shade of aquatic blue, fitting in with the school colours and looking great against the colours of the grass.

The sails have proven to be a hit with the school, and they now have somewhere for pupils to play without being in the direct sun.

Adding a Pop of Colour to the Playground

When considering school design, it’s not enough to be purely functional. You need the school to spark the imagination of the children who attend, too. That’s why Ysgol Penygloddfa wanted something exciting when they were looking to install new school shade sails on their property.

They came to us as we were able to offer something that little bit different. They went with three Maxima Sail canopies that create a great, dynamic shape against the backdrop of the school.

By choosing them in green, blue and yellow with blue posts, the space has now become bright and cheerful. It’s perfect for brightening up any wet day on the playground.

Loved by students, parents and teachers, they offer lots of shelter whilst also being aesthetically pleasing.