Schools have to keep pupils and staff safe while parents, visitors, contractors and deliveries come and go all day. Harling Security designs, manufactures and installs security for nurseries, primary and secondary schools, academies and colleges, so your site stays open to the people who should be there and closed to everyone else.
We’ve worked with schools for more than 20 years. Because we make our own products, every gate, fence and access point can be built to suit your site, your budget and the look of your school.
Secure school perimeters that still feel welcoming
A school boundary should stop intruders without making the site feel like a secure institution. Our school gates, school fencing and railings come in decorative designs, and entrance gates can carry your school’s name or logo. Where a higher level of protection is needed, security-rated gates are available up to SR3 with Secured by Design certification.
Controlling who comes in
Most schools need visitors vetted at reception before they reach the rest of the site. We design segregated entrances using access control systems such as card and fob entry, intercoms, keypads, CCTV and ANPR, working alongside gates, turnstiles and steel doors.
Safer drop-off and pick-up
The start and end of the school day put pupils, parents’ cars and local traffic in the same place at once. Automatic gates and barriers help separate pedestrians from vehicles and manage car-park flow, for a safer school run for families and neighbours.
Lockdown and Martyn’s Law for schools
Under Martyn’s Law, early years, primary, secondary and further education premises expecting 200 or more people are in the Standard tier, however large they are; settings below 200 are out of scope. The government has committed to an implementation period of at least 24 months from Royal Assent in April 2025. Hercusafe for schools brings lockdown, invacuation, evacuation and staff communication into one system, helping you meet the Standard tier’s focus on procedures. See the Department for Education’s guidance, How Martyn’s Law will affect education settings.
Working safely on a live school site
Every installation is carried out by a DBS-checked team led by a dedicated project manager, and we plan works around the school day to keep disruption to a minimum. We also work with architects and contractors on new-build and refurbishment projects.
Keeping school gates safe
Powered gates in a school must be kept safe for children who may not recognise the risk. Our school maintenance packages cover regular servicing and safety checks, for our own products and other manufacturers’.
Request a free survey and quote or see our school case studies.
School security FAQs
Does Martyn’s Law apply to our school?
If 200 or more people can reasonably be expected on your premises at the same time, yes, and schools are always in the Standard tier. Schools expecting fewer than 200 are out of scope.
Can our school gates show our name or logo?
Yes. Because we manufacture our own gates, names, logos and emblems can be built into the design.
Can you install during term time?
Yes. We plan phased works around the school day and keep pupils separated from the work area.
Do you work with academy trusts and multi-site groups?
We work with schools, academies and colleges directly, and with the architects and contractors who build them.