Security fencing for all applications, including vertical bar, welded mesh, metal railings, sports fencing, playground fencing and GRP.
Timber and steel automated and manual gates, and guidance on specification, installation and maintenance.
Guaranteed for 25 years, our absorptive and reflective acoustic barriers reduce noise, increase privacy, and provide security, and can even be CE marked for road infrastructure.
Security Rated Fencing is integral to any well-planned perimeter security strategy as it provides the reassurance of tested performance against a range of threats.
Jacksons high security fencing and gates deliver integrated perimeter security and access control solutions for a wide variety of sensitive and critical applications.
Our range of hostile vehicle mitigation products includes PAS 68 bollards, road blockers, speed gates, manual arm barriers and crash fences.
Our range of parking control and barriers includes car bars, road blockers, rising arm barriers, swing barriers and turnstiles.
Timber fencing for a wide range of commercial applications, from residential developments and public parks to pubs, restaurants, and hospitals.
Jacksons Fencing has provided solutions for many applications and sectors, from high security national infrastructure to commercial premises and schools.
Jacksons Fencing are at the forefront of metal fencing for many applications and sectors
We have five CPD presentations covering topics including gate automation, perimeter security, acoustic barriers, timber treatment, and fencing for the education sector, available throughout the UK and online.
All our installation teams are CSCS certified and DBS cleared to carry out work at schools, care homes and other institutions, and subject to vetting and approval by the Independent Safeguarding Authority.
Our gate automation service is fully CE accredited, conforming to all current regulations. All our engineers and technical advisors are Gate Safe compliant ensuring a long-lasting, safe solution for any application.
Whether you're looking for advice on a high security or schools project or want to know more about acoustic barriers, we've got a wide range of guides covering these topics available for immediate download.
CAD drawings of our products available for immediate download, sorted by product range.
Spec Sheets of our products available for immediate download, sorted by product range.
Find Q40 specification documents for our commercial product range or systems.
We have commissioned a series of research reports with a wealth of knowledge from experts in the field including education, acoustic and high security insights.
Our whitepapers are available for immediate download and contain essential guidance and information on key topics including schools, noise barriers, automated gates, data centres and high security.
We have developed a range of insight papers that provide a brief understanding of various security sectors, from independent schools to utilities and high security data centres.
Request a security fencing brochure either in print or digital format.
With a vast amount of experience providing fencing for many applications, we share advice from our industry knowledge about keeping a site safe and secure, product detail and information for architects, specifiers, contractors and end-users.
Discover more about the security industry through our blog, with a wide selection of articles covering topics including fencing, access control and noise barriers, as well as helpful guidance and advice about specialist subjects and most commonly asked questions.
We understand the various challenges our customers face and over the years we have delivered many successful projects and solutions to the highest standard across all applications and sectors throughout the UK and across the world. View some of our case studies in various sectors
With over 70 years of experience providing fencing, gates and access control for schools, commercial and residential properties and high security sites, discover the security solution that’s right for you through our case studies.
Jacksons Fencing is accredited by many standards and institutions, from BRE LPCB, RIBA and Secured By Design, to RISQS, Gate Safe and Safe Contractor.
We are proud of our British heritage. First established in 1947 in Kent supplying fencing stakes to farmers, we have always remained true to our British roots as the company has grown.
We exceed British Standards in various categories, whether it's residential timber fence panels, welded mesh, anti intruder fences, or hostile vehicle mitigation crash rated products.
Our fencing has gone through rigorous testing processes to ensure it is suitable for all environments, from schools to healthcare, railways, airports and airfields, as well as military sites, prisons, home office and government operations.
Read our trade terms and conditions for supply and installation.
We coat our products to the highest standard, with options for marine coating, Galfan®, galvanisation and polyester powder coating to provide a tough, durable, protective layer.
Follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter to keep up to date with all our latest product news, blogs, case studies and articles.
We offer a market leading 25 year guarantee on all our timber and steel products, and a 25 month guarantee for automated products.
Jacksons Fencing is an environmentally conscious organisation with a focus on providing products and services of the highest quality and always improving over time.
We have been exporting our products since 2000. With a wide portfolio of security solutions, we have won contracts in a number of countries including Australia, Egypt, Algeria, Turkestan and Kazakhstan.
Get all the essential security fencing and high security fencing news from the UK and around the world from our news archive.
Join thousands of other subscribers and receive a monthly newsletter full of exclusive content, case studies, news, updates and more.
Find out how we use cookies to make your site experience more enjoyable.
Specify Jacksons for quality and customer service throughout the whole process, from design, manufacture, supply and install.
The Jakcure® timber treatment process has been refined and perfected over the years to allow us to provide our 25 year guarantee. Find out about the process of timber treatment here.
Read our trade terms and conditions for supply and installation.
At Jacksons our entire resource is geared around meeting your needs from sales to design site visits manufacturing and transport so please feel free to contact us to discuss your requirements at the earliest stage of the project.
We have teams located at each of our three fencing centres and fencing managers located throughout the UK ready to respond to your enquiry.
With a vast amount of experience providing fencing for many applications, we share advice from our industry knowledge about keeping a site safe and secure, product detail and information for architects, specifiers, contractors and end-users.
Fencing is an important security, demarcation, and aesthetic feature of any school; it blocks intruders and other unwanted visitors from entering the site, helps keep staff and students safe on site, and is one of the first things prospective students and parents see when visiting. When specifying fencing for schools, it is worth considering not only how secure a school’s fencing is, but also the durability, longevity, sustainability, and the impression it makes.
The first step in specifying fencing for schools is to carry out a risk assessment, considering performance, maintenance, aesthetics and, most importantly, student safety. View the school from a potential intruder’s perspective and use photographs, notes and drawings to identify weaknesses; if you have a higher security fencing at the front of a school, make sure it cannot be easily compromised at the back.
Other things to consider include ensuring gates match the fence to guarantee consistency of perimeter security as well as a more pleasing appearance. Ideally, a school should have different entrance points for vehicles and pedestrians with one main entrance and exit for each; ensuring safety for anyone entering the site.
Consider the storage areas within the school grounds, we recommend that bikes are kept in secure, visible mesh compounds for easy identification, to monitor capacity, and provide peace of mind, while privacy mesh like EuroGuard® Combi works well for valuable sports equipment and unsightly bins. Storage compounds should be situated away from the main perimeter to prevent them from being used as climbing aids.
Depending on a school’s surroundings, acoustic barriers might be necessary to reduce noise, whether from the school itself or from nearby roads or other buildings. Timber acoustic barriers offer a range of benefits in addition to noise reduction, such as climb resistance, privacy, and great aesthetics.
Budget is important for any school when specifying fencing, but cheap options can be poor quality, incurring a higher lifetime cost. Without a long-term guarantee, like Jacksons' 25-year guarantee, expensive repairs and replacements may be frequently required, costing more in the long run.
When specifying fencing for schools, always research and recommend the most suitable options available. Vertical bar fencing, for example, offers greater strength than palisade fencing and is better for hedgehogs, but a more pressing concern could be, for example, minimising noise, as previously mentioned. A fence’s quality is only as good as its weakest parts, so fixings should match both the design and quality of the fencing. For strength, durability and aesthetic appeal, welded, galvanised, or stainless steel tend to be the best choice.
Schools need to strike a balance between being secure and being welcoming. While appearance is not always a priority, it should be considered. Different fencing options, whether chain link, vertical bar, welded mesh or timber, offer varying levels of security and aesthetics, with different options and limitations for ornamentation, colour and finishes. All of our steel fencing can be polyester powder coated in a range of colours to suit a school's brand, and this is done in our own facility at our manufacturing site which improves and prevents delays to quality control checks.
Fence toppings can add extra security, but can be considered intimidating and should only be used sparingly. We recommend instead, opting for a fence which already has security topping features built in, such as Barbican Defender® Xtreme or Tri-Guard®, for a decorative but effective deterrent. Schools in high-risk areas may need to look into Secured by Design or LPS 1175 A1 (SR1) fencing.
To ensure the long-lasting security and durability of their fencing, schools must perform regular maintenance such as making sure that trees near the fencing don’t allow for easy trespassing, checking hardware integrity, and testing the functionality and security of gates. Considering maintenance requirements when specifying fencing for schools, as well as using quality, robust materials from the outset, can help minimise the need for ad-hoc repairs in the long term.
While protection from intruders is a major concern, students’ safety within school grounds is also a high priority. Making sure playground fencing is RoSPA approved can help prevent limbs or clothing becoming trapped in fences, whilst also avoiding sharp fittings and fence components breaking and/or splintering. Additionally, vertical bar and metal railings should incorporate pale spacing which conforms to building regulations for anti-trap.
While a height between 1.2m and 1.6m is good for demarcation purposes and controlling movement within a site, perimeter fences should ideally be between 1.8m and 2.4m when specifying for schools, depending on local planning guidelines and the risks being managed. Automated gates should always be CE marked and compliant with the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and installed by trained Gate Safe Aware or DHF Gate installers. Jacksons gate automation engineers are qualified to a minimum of level 2 DHF training.
When specifying fencing for schools, the above will ensure you have fundamental safety and security issues covered, such as deterring authorised entry, reducing noise and ensuring safe entry and exit of the site. A thorough understanding of fundamental security principals, outlined above, allows you to be certain that basic safety and perimeter protection are covered when specifying fencing for schools.
Every school site is different and comes with its own set of requirements, so to find out more about Jacksons’ school fencing solutions, visit our dedicated education section or read more of our Education blogs which answer some common school fencing related FAQs.
Jacksons Security has a range of products relating to this article, all complete with our 25 year service life guarantee. If you cannot find the item you are looking for, please do not hesitate to call our friendly sales team.
We have completed over 5000 Education projects in the last 10 years, providing solutions for refurbished and new build primary and secondary schools, including fencing, access control, sports enclosures and acoustic barriers. Discover more through our portfolio of Education case studies.
We have an extensive library of Education blogs covering a wide selection of topics, whether you need a helpful guide for choosing the right fencing and gates, advice on how to create secure outdoor storage areas, or an understanding of the different risks involved in playground fencing.
From design and manufacturing to supply and installation, we can help you with your project. If you'd like to discuss anything in this article or need information or guidance, please feel free to contact us at any stage to discuss your requirements.
© Jacksons Fencing 2022 | Stowting Common Ashford | Kent TN25 6BN | T: +44(0)1233 750393 | F: +44(0)1233 750403 security@jacksons-fencing.co.uk
© Jacksons Fencing 2022 | Stowting Common Ashford | Kent TN25 6BN | T: +44(0)1233 750393 | F: +44(0)1233 750403 security@jacksons-fencing.co.uk
Our website uses cookies to offer you the best experience online. By continuing zt.0 0..0 0 o use our website, you agree to the use of cookies. If you would like to know more about cookies and how to manage them please view our privacy & cookie policy.