Driveway and Access Solutions for Schools & Colleges
Safe, Accessible & Compliant Driveway and Access Solutions for Schools & Colleges
Schools and colleges must balance safety, accessibility, and budget clarity while working around children and strict governance.
We provide landscaping design, clear guidance, technical options, budget choices, and ultra-reputable contractors experienced in sensitive, live educational environments.
Safety → Accessibility → Compliance → Confidence
“A great offering for Bursars seeking certainty and control over school external works.”
Michael Boddy – Bursar, St Mary’s School, Gerrard’s Cross
WHAT SCHOOLS & COLLEGES NEED — AND HOW WE DELIVER IT
Schools face unique operational and compliance requirements, especially regarding safe access for disabled students, staff, and visitors.
We address these needs from day one.
Clear Upfront Guidance (Including Accessibility Requirements)
We explain:
- What you can and cannot do under safety and accessibility standards
- Surface types suited to wheelchair movement
- Required slip resistance
- Correct gradients & transitions
- Tactile/visual guidelines for pupils with visual impairments
- Drainage rules to avoid pooling, mud, or hazards
- Vehicle/pedestrian separation
Budget-Structured Options for Board Approval
Every board wants choice and clarity.
We provide Good / Better / Best options with:
- Transparent budgets
- Accessibility notes
- Build-up and technical details
- Lifespan expectations
Proven Experience Working in Live School Environments
Including:
- SEND schools (mobility and sensory needs)
- Colleges with heavy vehicle traffic
- Nurseries & early years with safeguarding needs
Ultra-Reliable & Fully-Vetted Installation Teams
Because safety around children is non-negotiable.
Our teams are:
- DBS-check compliant (where required)
- Safeguarding-aware
- Experienced in live educational settings
- Professional, uniformed, and supervised
Accessibility-First Design Throughout
We ensure all new surfaces support:
- Wheelchair users
- Students with limited mobility
- Parents with prams
- Staff with disabilities
- Visual and sensory accessibility requirements
MAJOR RISKS SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES FACE WITH LANDSCAPING AND SURFACING
When it comes to driveway and access solutions, Bursars, Head Teachers and Senior College staff need financial clarity, risk management, and accountability.
Your Problems:
Our Solutions:
DRIVEWAY AND ACCESS SOLUTION OPTIONS FOR SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
We present technical and budget options for:
- Resin-Bound Surfacing – Highly accessible, smooth, slip-resistant. Excellent for wheelchairs, mobility aids, and visual guidance
- Permeable Block Paving – SuDS-compliant; reduces slip risk and pooling. Ideal for car parks and high foot traffic
- Indian Sandstone & Porcelain Paving – quality finishes for patios and communal areas
- Tegula Block Paving – Long-lifespan, premium appearance, excellent accessibility
- Budget Block Paving – Strong, reliable, low-disruption
- Gravel Grip – Stable, wheelchair-improved gravel system. Cleaner, safer, and more accessible than loose gravel
- Gravel – Light use; not ideal for wheelchairs unless stabilised grids are used
Every option comes with:
- Build-up description
- Drainage notes
- Accessibility considerations
- Maintenance expectations
- Budget ranges
THE PROCESS: ACCESSIBLE, SAFE & GOVERNANCE-FRIENDLY
1. Free Technical & Accessibility Consultation
We explain what is compliant, safe, and feasible.
2. Site Survey & Accessibility Review
We assess:
- Wheelchair gradients
- Levels & thresholds
- Footpath widths
- Slip resistance
- Drainage & pooling
- Vehicle/pedestrian interaction
3. Three Budgeted Options for the Board
Each includes:
- Technical spec
- Accessibility notes
- Compliance considerations
- Budget range
- Visual examples from other schools
4. Works Scheduled Around the School Calendar
Minimal disruption; holiday and out-of-hours works available.
5. Safe and Controlled Installation
With safeguarding, access control and on-site supervision.
6. Handover & Accessibility Maintenance Guidance
So the school understands how to maintain compliance long-term.
Ready to Improve Safety, Accessibility & Compliance Across Your Campus?
Request a School & Accessibility Site Assessment
We help you create safe, accessible, and long-lasting access routes designed for every student—including those with mobility or sensory needs.
Why Schools & Colleges trust New Driveway Company:
- Safety & safeguarding come first – We work in live school environments responsibly and professionally.
- Accessibility built into every decision – We ensure all paths, drop-off points, and surfaces support disabled students and staff.
- Clear, transparent options for governance – Perfect for governors, academy trusts, boards and SLT.
- Specialist teams for educational environments – DBS-checked, trained, professional.
- Predictable, compliant, long-lasting surfaces – Reducing school liability, risk, and maintenance issues.
Call us or fill in the form and we’ll get straight back to you.
Trade Line: 01865 341000
Email: help@newdrivewaycompany.com
WHAT EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS SAY ABOUT US
“We are delighted by the results and the highly competitive price. They carried out the job efficiently and politely, marking off the area of work, working safely and removing all the debris in a timely fashion. They also helped us remove some old school equipment at short notice. Where we had one concern over a raised edge on the path, this was rectified immediately.
I recommend the New Driveway Company and would not hesitate to use them again. We now have a beautiful multi-functional area replacing an ugly and dilapidated waste of space.”
“They were very patient with us – especially when we realised we needed planning permission. They even sorted the planning for us – I didn’t have to do a thing.
I was trying to keep costs down and Darren helped me balance what we needed and what we wanted.
They were responsive and enjoyable to work with and most importantly, they delivered on time.
I highly recommend them to other schools and colleges and I’d definitely work with them again – in fact, we’re already looking at another project.”
OUR NEW DESIGN CENTRE WILL OPEN THIS SPRING
The showroom will provide a personalised design service where clients will explore large-scale samples, get inspiration and ideas, and choose concepts to develop together.
Designs are presented as 2D and 3D illustrations. In the near future, we will introduce a VR Show Stage, allowing virtual walkthroughs in real time
CASE STUDIES & TESTIMONIALS FROM SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
Creating a Fantastic New Garden for Helen & Douglas House Oxford
Darren Field was called in to quote for a new garden for Helen & Douglas House Oxford, and it ended in a “DIY-SOS” style community…
New Patio, Wychwood School, Summertown, Oxford
Wychwood School commissioned the New Driveway Company to carry out two projects in the Summer of 2016.
Accessible Resin Gravel Pathways, Royal Ballet School, Richmond
“The school is very pleased with the new pathways, and we’d like to thank the New Driveway Company for their careful and considerate work during…
Wheelchair Access Ramp, Gerrard’s Cross
“They made the whole process very enjoyable. They were responsive and enjoyable to work with and most importantly, they delivered on time. I love the…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
Can you ensure wheelchair and disabled access stays open during works?
Yes – all works are planned around SEND access requirements and safe temporary pathways.
Are your surfaces suitable for wheelchairs?
We provide specific recommendations for wheelchair-friendly surfaces with smooth finishes and compliant gradients.
Do you work during term time?
Yes, with strict segregation, risk assessments, and access control.
Are your teams DBS-checked?
We provide DBS-cleared staff where required and always observe safeguarding protocols.
Can you support our board/governors with documentation?
Yes – we provide a complete options pack with budgets and visuals.
Can you show us similar educational projects you've completed?
Absolutely – case studies and references available.
