Designing school property

We’re standardising the way we plan, design and deliver school property projects. A standardised approach means great schools with great spaces, where students can thrive.

We’ve introduced a standardised approach to improve the quality, consistency, affordability and durability of school property projects. This approach is based on a set of strong design standards.

Use our building performance guidance to help ensure your school buildings are warm, safe and dry, and able to meet the needs of your students and staff.

Get information and guidance on how to choose the most suitable building products for use in your school.

If you’re creating a new outdoor space, or upgrading an existing space, use our design guidance to ensure you’re meeting the appropriate requirements.

Find out how to improve accessibility and inclusion at your school, and how to pay for any property modifications you want to do.