At Drake Scaffolding, we know that working in school environments demands far more than just expert scaffold erection. It requires planning, precision, safeguarding, and a commitment to minimal disruption. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of supporting many schools across the South West, providing secure, efficient school scaffolding for maintenance, roofing, repairs, and redecoration projects.
Here’s a closer look at some of our recent school scaffolding projects—and why choosing Drake means choosing a partner committed to safety, timing, and quality.
Plymouth – Princerock Primary School: Chimney Maintenance
One of our recent projects took place at Princerock Primary School in Plymouth. This job required specialist scaffolding to allow access to three individual chimneys needing redecoration and maintenance. Rather than scaffolding the entire building, we strategically built three separate scaffold columns to meet the contractors’ needs efficiently.
Key challenges:
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Working safely around an active primary school
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Scheduling work outside of peak school hours to avoid disruption
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Full site surveys and risk assessments ahead of the project
We liaised closely with the school to plan around their timetable, ensuring safety remained our top priority at every stage.
➡️ Read more about our Plymouth School Scaffolding Project
Paignton Academy – Roof Maintenance Project
At Paignton Academy, we were tasked with erecting scaffolding for an extensive roof maintenance project. As always, timing was crucial: the entire project was scheduled for the school summer holidays to eliminate risk and disruption for students and staff.
Why timing matters:
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No children on-site = safer, faster scaffold construction
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Noise and distractions are reduced
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Faster project turnaround for contractors
Our team completed the work swiftly, ensuring that the school site was safe, ready, and fully operational for the new term.
➡️ See more about our Paignton Academy Project
Sherwell Valley Primary School, Torquay – Tight Turnaround Success
Our work at Sherwell Valley Primary School in Torquay demonstrated just how critical detailed planning is. We had a narrow window to erect, facilitate roofing repairs, and dismantle the scaffolding before students returned for the new academic year.
Project highlights:
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Close collaboration with roofing contractors
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Tight, immovable deadline met successfully
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Maintaining high safety standards throughout
➡️ Learn more about our Torquay School Scaffolding Work
Stonehenge, Wiltshire – Half Term Challenge
Our team also travelled to Wiltshire for a project near Stonehenge, where we worked on another school scaffolding assignment. Here, deadlines were even tighter: all scaffolding had to be erected over a weekend to allow roofing work during the June half-term, then dismantled before students returned.
Challenges met:
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Strict adherence to tight holiday schedules
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Weekend work to support half-term roof repairs
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Distance logistics managed with no impact on delivery
➡️ Read about our Wiltshire School Scaffolding Project
Paignton Sports Academy – Large-Scale Project Management
At Paignton Sports Academy, we tackled a much larger scaffolding project during a half-term break. Given the busy, active nature of the site, it was essential to minimise hazards by carrying out the work while students were off-site.
Our approach included:
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Extensive pre-project surveys and detailed construction plans
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Full safeguarding protocols, including DBS-certified operatives
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Constant communication with school management
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Rigorous safety measures, including regular on-site briefings
Thanks to meticulous planning, the entire project was completed safely and efficiently, allowing contractors to move straight in for essential building repairs.
➡️ Discover our Paignton Sports Academy Success
What Makes Drake Scaffolding the First Choice for School Projects?
Across all our education projects, our priorities remain consistent:
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Safety First: Protecting students, staff, contractors, and visitors
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Deadline Driven: Working during holidays and weekends where necessary
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Full Compliance: All operatives are DBS-checked; full NASC TG20:13 compliance sheets provided
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Minimal Disruption: Scaffolding planned to limit impact on school operations
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Clear Communication: Regular updates and fast response to any changes
Whether it’s a single chimney scaffold or a full-site roof access structure, Drake Scaffolding has the skills, experience, and dedication to deliver secure, efficient results every time.
Planning a School Scaffolding Project?
If you have a school or educational site requiring safe, reliable scaffolding, contact the team at Drake Scaffolding. We proudly serve Plymouth, Cornwall, Exeter, Torquay, and the wider South West.
Call us today on 01752 719515 to discuss your project.
Or visit Drake Scaffolding’s Contact Page to request a quote.
Drake Scaffolding – Raising Standards in School Safety, One Project at a Time.