Grounds maintenance for schools & nurseries
We tailor our services to each school's needs and budget, working directly with head teachers and business managers.
All of our staff are fully trained and DBS checked. Ask us for a free onsite survey and quote.
- Free site survey and quote
- NPTC qualified, DBS checked team
- Family run for over 20 years
Schools and trusts we look after
What schools can expect
DBS checked team
All of our staff are fully trained and DBS checked.
NPTC qualified
Certificated staff using professional equipment.
You deal with us directly
We work directly with head teachers and business managers.
Free onsite survey
We look at the site before we quote, at no cost.
Priced to your budget
Services tailored to your school's needs and budget.
One contractor all year
Grounds, fields, line marking and winter gritting from one team.
What we do for schools
- Field cutting by tractor
- Sports line marking
- Athletics track marking
- Artificial pitch marking
- Hedges, beds & borders
- Weed control
- Litter picking
- Winter gritting
- General gardening
We have been delighted with the service we have received from our new grounds maintenance company Acorn.
The team are pro-active and the site has never looked so immaculate. There is no disruption to the pupils or staff and a highly professional service has been received. Thank you Acorn.
Getting quotes? What to ask any contractor
If you're comparing grounds contractors or running a tender, these are the documents worth asking every one of them for.
- 1
Public liability insurance certificate
Check the level of cover meets your school's or trust's requirement.
- 2
DBS confirmation
Anyone working on site during the school day should be DBS checked.
- 3
Staff qualifications
Machinery and weed control should be done by trained, certificated operators.
- 4
Risk assessments and method statements
How the work will be done safely around pupils, staff and visitors.
- 5
Safeguarding policy
How the contractor's staff are expected to behave on a school site.
Need these from us?
Start a quote request and, on the second step, tick the paperwork you need and add your deadline. We'll come back to you.
Request paperworkSchool grounds we look after
Services for schools
Ready for a quote for your school?
It's free and there's no obligation. Call, WhatsApp or send us the form.