Woodland Grange Primary School
About the Project
The Customer and Objectives
We’re delighted to have completed an exciting playground transformation at Woodland Grange Primary School! The Headteacher approached us looking to revamp their EYFS playground, which was previously an uninviting tarmac space. They wanted to create a more engaging and stimulating environment for pupils while also revitalising some of their existing equipment, such as their sandpit.
Our Approach
To bring their vision to life, we redesigned key areas of the playground to encourage creative, sensory, and social play. The mud kitchen and messy play zone were enhanced with a new play-grade treated timber mud kitchen, a bucket and pulley, scales, a chalkboard, and a mushroom table with seats. We enclosed the area with play bark to create a softer, more natural play environment.
To further enhance the natural feel, we installed an imitation fire pit, den-making posts, and mushroom seating. Large planters were placed around the space to promote exploration and learning about the natural world. As a finishing touch, we added a beautiful rose archway, providing a welcoming entrance to this newly enriched outdoor area.
They had an existing sandpit, which they wanted to section into two areas—one for sand play and the other for flexible use, to maximise its functionality. To make the most of the open space, we also incorporated an interactive bike track surrounding the sandpit, creating an additional play element. Alongside it, we installed a bike shed, providing a dedicated storage space for bikes and scooters.
Summary
We’re proud to have worked with Woodland Grange Primary to transform their playground into a more inviting and interactive space. The redesigned areas now offer a variety of sensory and imaginative play opportunities, helping children develop key skills while having fun.
- Imitation Fire pit with Mushroom Seating
- Den Making Posts
- Mud Kitchen area: Mud Kitchen, Chalkboard, Scales, Bucket & Pulley system, Mushroom Table & Seats, Sleeper retention and Bark infill.
- Rose Archway
- Bespoke Planters/Digging pits.
- Interactive Bike Track
- Bike Storage Shed
- Wetpour Rubber
- Artificial Grass
“The children love their new playground it works so well whatever the weather! Our children absolutely love the sandpit and the bespoke treehouse! They especially enjoy building dens underneath the treehouse, turning it into their own little hideaway.”
Alison Cheetham, EYFS Lead
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“Both playgrounds look so different! The children love it and are having a great time exploring their new equipment”
Julie Carrington , Business Manager
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“It has now had two terms of busy use and still every day it makes me smile – and the children too. It is such a magical space with so much opportunity”
Jason Gayler, Head of Pre-Prep & Nursery
The Peterborough School
“The design, equipment and overall service was of a very high standard.”
Chris Charlton, Bursar
Batley Grammar School
“I can’t tell you how happy we are with the work and how the plans have come to fruition, thank you to you and all the team at Playground Imagineering.”
Karen Dack, Business Manager
The Cathedral School
“Great value and a quick turnaround, the playground was transformed in just 3 days.”
Mrs Wiskin, Headteacher
Beaumont Primary School
“It was the best design and most competitively priced quotation… they really brought our ideas to life!”
Victoria Griffiths , EYFS Lead
Hindley Junior and Infant School
“The design and finished installation was exactly what we had in mind…the children love it!”
Steven Hyde, Site Manager
Holy Trinity Primary School
“We love the bridge over the tunnel and more importantly, so do the children… it’s been a great success.”
Maggie Thomson, Business Manager
Urmston Infant School
“Playground Imagineering’s bespoke climbing structure was the perfect solution to utilise an awkward space.”
Mark Doherty , Deputy Headteacher
Rupert House School
“Playground Imagineering’s initial design was excellent and they were happy to make the few tweaks we asked for to ensure we got exactly what we wanted. Not only did they deliver the design they also did it on time and to a very high standard. I have no hesitation in recommending their services.”
Mr Kim Rawlingson, Bursar
Avondale Primary School
“It was difficult to envisage what could be achieved with our long, narrow outdoor area. Playground Imagineering’s choice of equipment and well thought out design has completely transformed transformed the playground and utilised the space perfectly.”
Vicky Brown, Headteacher
St John’s Primary School
“We have used Playground Imagineering for a number of projects and they have always exceeded our expectations.”
Mark Speakman, Headteacher
St. Thomas’s Primary School
“A professional approach was taken throughout and our pupils are delighted with the new equipment.”
Sheryl Farnworth, Headteacher
St. Michael’s Primary School
“The new play areas have greatly enhanced our provision and provided our pupils with many hours of enjoyable learning and development opportunities. For much of the work, the children’s ideas have also been carefully incorporated by the Playground Imagineering team into the equipment and areas they have provided. The attention to detail has been greatly valued.”
Alison Hart, Headteacher
St. Hugh of Lincoln Primary School
“After obtaining three quotes for our playground project, we decided to go with Playground Imagineering for the following reasons: I was very impressed with their presentation and proposal as they planned the project with our needs in mind and I felt I was receiving a bespoke service rather than an off the peg solution. As a result the product matches our needs and that of the site perfectly. They were always professional, responsive and when changes were requested, they were dealt with smoothly and without question. I would have no hesitation in recommending Playground Imagineering.”
Mark Mountcastle , Headteacher
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