15 July 2026
Choosing the right perimeter fencing for schools
Palisade, mesh or vertical bar — a practical look at what UK schools should specify for a compliant, long-lasting perimeter.
Every school perimeter has to balance security, safeguarding, sightlines and cost. In this guide we walk through the three fencing systems we install most often — steel palisade, welded mesh and vertical bar — and where each one earns its place around a UK school site. We also cover BS 1722 conformance, anti-climb detailing at gate junctions, and the maintenance schedule we build into every handover.
