Playground Equipment for Primary Schools

When you’re investing in new playground equipment for primary schools, you want to get it right.

You want a partner who knows their stuff, listens to what your school needs, and delivers something truly exciting for your children.

That’s where Fawns comes in.

We’ve been in the playground game for over 35 years, and in that time, we’ve delivered over 28,000 play spaces across the UK. We’re proud to say that most of our work comes through happy customers telling others about us. That says a lot!

From the first conversation to the last tidy-up, we work hard to keep things simple, clear and stress-free, because we know how hectic school life can be.

Children’s physical activity levels: the big picture

Let’s talk facts. According to the latest data from Youth Sport Trust, children today are less active than they were five years ago. More worryingly, physical activity levels have plateaued for the last half-decade.

That means fewer kids getting their 60 minutes of recommended daily movement and more time spent sitting still.

This isn’t just a PE issue, it’s a whole-school wellbeing concern. The good news?

Outdoor play can be a powerful solution. When you invest in well-designed playground equipment for schools, you’re not just giving kids somewhere fun to burn off energy. You’re supporting their long-term mental health, focus in lessons, and emotional resilience.

Movement matters, and the school playground is the perfect place to make it happen.

Engage your least active group

Not every child wants to join a football match or race around the MUGA. Some need something different to feel comfortable getting involved in physical activity. That’s where smart playground design can make all the difference.

At Fawns, we create spaces that aren’t just for the sporty types. We help schools use their PE and Sport Premium, Pupil Premium, or core budgets to reach the least active children, those who often stand on the sidelines.

Whether it’s through social play zones, low-level climbing challenges, balance equipment, or imaginative trails, we design to include everyone.

Our aim? To help every child find their own way to move and feel good doing it.

Make your playground inclusive

The needs of today’s pupils are more varied than ever. Schools are adapting fast to make sure outdoor spaces support every child, from those with additional needs to those struggling socially or emotionally.

Modern playground equipment for schools should offer more than a quick run around, it should be a place where PSED can flourish. A space for friendship-building, confidence-boosting, and emotional regulation, as well as physical activity.

At Fawns, we work with SENCOs, behaviour teams and pastoral leads to design areas for:

• Nurture group interventions
• Quiet spaces for reflection and reset
• Gross motor development for children
• Sensory paths and tactile panels

We help schools create an outdoor environment that supports the whole child, no matter their starting point.

Customer service designed for busy school life

We get it, you’ve got a million things to juggle. So, when you choose Fawns, we make it our mission to make the process as easy and smooth as possible.

From your first chat with one of our friendly Playground Consultants, we handle everything: surveys, designs, quotes, DBS-checked installation teams and aftercare.

There’s no pressure, no jargon, just expert support and honest advice.
Our designs are always free, and we’ll work around your school day to minimise disruption.
We install school playground equipment during school term time and in school holidays. The disruption to playground life is far less than you might imagine, with a simple trim trail taking only a few days to be up and running.

You’ll always know what’s happening and when, no last-minute surprises.

UK-Made, built to order

Every school is different, and so is every playground we build. At Fawns, we don’t do off-the-shelf solutions. Our wooden playground equipment for primary schools is designed and manufactured right here in our own UK workshop in Northamptonshire.

That means we can tweak, adjust, and adapt everything to suit your space and your needs.

Whether you’re working with a compact corner, a sprawling field, or a long narrow strip between buildings, we’re experts in creating outdoor play equipment for small spaces.

Ready to explore your school’s outdoor potential?

Let’s design a play space that works hard for your pupils, improving movement levels, boosting inclusion and wellbeing.

And the best part? Your design consultation, playground plans and project quote are completely free. So why not get in touch and see what your space could become?