Picnic Tables For Schools, Low-Maintenance & Long-Lasting
Recycled Plastic Benches For Schools | Splinter-Free, DfE Compliant | British Recycled Plastic
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Our outdoor furniture and picnic tables for schools are available in a wide range of colours and styles for all ages. Choose from our classic black and brown, brighten the space with our rainbow benches or create your own customised colour scheme.
Wood vs Recycled Plastic Benches For Schools
| Feature/Metric | Traditional Timber (Treated Softwood/Hardwood) | British Recycled Plastic – Premium Recycled Polyolefin Blend |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | High. Annual staining, sanding, varnishing and chemical treating needed. | Zero. Never needs painting, staining or oiling. Easy to clean with basic washing. |
| Lifespan & Durability | 5–10 years is typical, even with regular treatment. Rots, warps and cracks. | 25+ years guaranteed. Impervious to rot, insects, frost and damp. Will not crack. |
| Safety | Splinters over time and cracks, creating liability risk. Absorbs moisture, encouraging moss. | 100% splinter and crack -free. Non-porous — does not absorb water, resists moss and algae. |
| Vandalism & Fire | Vulnerable to carving and surface damage, spray-painting or bring ignited. | Graffiti easily washes off with solvent. Highly resistant to surface burns. |
| Environmental Impact | Relies on felling trees, contributing to deforestation and loss of carbon-storing woodland. Needs repeated replacement over time. | Made from recycled UK plastic waste — keeping trees in the ground and plastic out of landfill. Fully recyclable at end of life. |
| Total Lifecycle Cost | Low purchase price but high recurring costs: treatment, replacement parts, and labour. | Higher upfront cost but zero ongoing maintenance. Lower whole-life ownership costs due to minimal maintenance and replacement requirements. |
Schools Furniture FAQs
Are these recycled plastic picnic tables for schools suitable for all ages?
Absolutely. All our picnic tables for schools and other outdoor furniture are DfE compliant and safe for all ages. Whether you specifically buy our children’s picnic benches or standard-sized tables, they’re splinter-free, low-maintenance and totally safe to use.
Can I bulk order recycled plastic benches for schools?
Yes, you can speak to our friendly team 5 days a week on 01422 419555 to discuss bulk ordering. We also offer a Buy More Save More offer on our picnic tables for schools.
How long do recycled plastic picnic tables for schools last?
Our outdoor furniture and benches for schools all come with a 25 year guarantee. However, as there is no risk of rotting, warping, splintering or cracking, we’re certain they will last far longer.
Are they vandalism-resistant?
Yes. By nature, our recycled plastic picnic tables for schools – and all our other outdoor furniture – is non-porous. This means that moss, algae, and graffiti will have a difficult time sticking to the surface. And marks that are created can usually be removed with warm soapy water.
Do you offer wheel-chair accessible furniture for schools?
Absolutely, you can view our accessible furniture for schools page or contact us about your specific needs.
How do you maintain and clean recycled plastic picnic tables?
Our recycled plastic picnic tables for schools are incredibly low-maintenance. A simple wash with warm, soapy water will keep your school benches looking as good on day 1000 as they did on day 1.
Can I customise recycled plastic benches with school colours?
Of course! Our recycled plastic furniture for schools is available in a rainbow of colours for you to choose from. You can mix and match different colours and coordinate with neutrals like black or grey to create a branded look in the playground.
Is recycled-plastic outdoor furniture for schools DfE-compliant?
Yep, all our outdoor furniture and recycled plastic picnic tables for schools
Are your children’s picnic benches splinter-free?
Yes, unlike traditional timber, our benches picnic tables for schools will not rot, crack or splinter. Ever.
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Free Resources For Schools
Free Dye Garden Guide!
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Download our FREE Dye Garden Guide today to learn how to implement this inspiring initiative in your school and bring natural dyeing to life in the classroom!
Recycled Plastic Picnic Tables For Schools
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Recycled Plastic Raised Bed Kits For Education Establishments
Available in three different heights, there’s something for all age groups and mobility needs.
Our products are a great way to introduce and promote the principles of biodiversity and sustainability.
Our raised bed kits – as ever, maintenance-free and guaranteed for 25 years – will provide your school with the perfect tools to deliver valuable, real-life horticultural instruction.
Recycled Plastic Planters For Schools
Our recycled plastic planters for schools can be used as ‘smog shields’ to help improve the air quality at school gates or on road-facing play areas. Goose Green School in London used our planters as part of its Green Screen project, and successfully reduced nitrogen dioxide (NO2) levels in the school’s playground by 48%.
Kimberly Hickman, of Goose Green School, said: “It’s been great to see the planters working so well – the smog shield is really effective at limiting smog exposure, and the recycled plastic construction works in exactly the way we hoped it would.”
