Playground Canopy, Kingsforest School

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School Sun Shading

Project: Playground Canopy, Kingsforest School
Description: School Sun Shading
Location: South Gloucestershire
Applications: Playground Sunshade Canopy
Ref: 2075

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For the reception classes, where outdoor learning and play are a key part of the curriculum, there was a clear need for additional playground shade canopies to provide a safe, comfortable environment throughout the year. An existing covered area was in place, but it did not offer sufficient protection from sun and rain in typical UK weather conditions.

A tensile fabric canopy solution was selected, using an umbrella-style design to minimise groundwork. With only two foundations required, installation caused minimal disruption to the existing rubberised playground surface—an important consideration for school environments.

The installation included two 6m x 6m tensile fabric shade structures, designed to over-sail the existing sedum roof and deliver effective weatherproof canopy coverage for both reception classes. These school canopies provide reliable UV protection and rain cover, supporting outdoor use in all seasons.

The project was completed over three days during the school summer holidays, ensuring no disruption to term-time activities.

We design, manufacture and install tensile fabric structures across the UK, including school canopies, shade sails and playground shade solutions tailored to education settings. Explore our range of school canopy and shade sail systems here:

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