Choose a perfect set of school gates

Here at Elex Gates and Barriers, we pride ourselves on providing impeccable school gates. We have a deep understanding of the requirements that these gates have to meet and we’d like to use this understanding to help you, choose a perfect set of school gates. There are three factors you should consider when selecting a set of school gates:

1. Security
Schools need to protect children, as well as educate them. Unauthorised personnel should not be able to enter a school. What’s more, children should not be able run away from the premises, therefore putting themselves in danger. School gates therefore need to be resilient and hard to breach. Intruders shouldn’t be able to break through them and school children shouldn’t be able to climb over them. We offer a wide variety of highly secure sliding gates that are too tough to be forced open and too tall to be climbed with ease.

2. Convenience
School gates need to accommodate a large number of pupils. Most schools have hundreds of pupils, so the gates need to be wide enough for many people to pass through simultaneously. However, it’s also important that the gates are easy to open and close. Luckily, automated electronic gates can be opened and closed easily using simple motors, regardless of how wide or heavy they are.

3. Style
Pupils and teachers have to spend a great deal of time on school grounds. It’s therefore vital that school gates are stylish and discreet. Imposing, ugly gates can make people feel trapped and may have a psychologically damaging effect, especially over a long period of time. There’s no need to worry however: we make every effort to ensure that our gates are aesthetically pleasing and understated.

If you are responsible for choosing school gates, you should start by considering the factors we have listed above. When you’re ready, take a look through our range of sliding gates on our product pages. You’re certain to find an option that meets your needs.