Bow Top Fencing Installation at Callis Grange School

Solution

Building on our successful partnership with the school, we were appointed to manufacture, supply, and install additional school fencing and access control solutions.

A key element of the project was the installation of 46 metres of 1.8m high anti-trap bow top railings and a matching double leaf gate, providing upgraded security while maintaining the child-friendly appearance for which bow top systems are renowned.

The railings were manufactured using high-quality steel at our Kent workshop and finished with a durable green powder coated finish, carefully selected to match the existing fencing installed on site. This ensured visual consistency throughout the school grounds and provided excellent protection against corrosion and weathering.

As experienced school fencing contractors, we understand the importance of balancing safety, security and aesthetics. The anti-trap bow top design provided a robust physical barrier while maintaining visibility across the site, allowing staff to monitor movement and activity effectively.

Results

The success of this long-term project can be measured not only by the immediate improvements delivered to the school but also by the continued performance of the fencing and gate systems years later.

The original 1.2m high anti-trap bow top railings installed in 2004 have now been protecting pupils and staff for approximately 22 years. Despite continuous use and exposure to the elements, they remain a valuable part of the school's perimeter security infrastructure.

Similarly, the entrance gate and rear perimeter fencing and access gate installed in 2007 continue to provide secure access to the site and stand as a visible example of long-lasting, high quality workmanship.

The replacement of shorter height railings with 46 metres of 1.8m high anti-trap bow top railings strengthened the safety of the school while maintaining a consistent appearance throughout the campus. The new fencing arrangement allows school staff to view the car park and anyone who has entered the school grounds, while preventing further access until the gate is opened remotely. This is an effective safeguarding measure, as it enables staff to assess visitors before granting access to the main school site. In addition, it keeps children safe and secure by preventing direct access to the car park and entrance gate area. The green powder coated finish ensured the new fencing integrated seamlessly with the existing installation, creating a unified and professional look.

By choosing a trusted school fencing contractor with extensive experience in educational environments, Callis Grange was able to achieve a fencing solution that balanced pupil safety, site security and long-term value.

Why Anti-Trap Bow Top Railings Remain a Popular Choice for Schools

Educational settings require fencing systems that prioritise child safety without creating an unwelcoming atmosphere. Anti-trap bow top railings have become one of the most widely specified solutions for primary schools, nurseries and educational facilities because they offer:

The ongoing success of the installations at Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School demonstrates exactly why this style of school fencing remains such a popular choice.

Our partnership with Callis Grange Nursery and Infant School in Broadstairs, Kent is a fantastic example of how high quality school fencing can deliver lasting benefits. Since the original installation of anti-trap bow top railings in 2004, through to the installation of the front entrance gate in 2007 and the addition of 46 metres of 1.8m high anti-trap bow top railings, the school has benefited from durable, attractive, and effective perimeter protection.

More than twenty years on, the original fencing continues to perform its role, while the entrance gate remains a proud feature at the front of the school. As a specialist school fencing contractor, we were delighted to manufacture, supply, and install these solutions and are proud to see them continuing to provide safety and security for generations of pupils.