New Perforated Panels and Gates for Education Projects
School entrances and pedestrian accessways need to provide clear access while maintaining visibility and security. Our Perforated Panels and Gates give schools and education centres a practical way to manage pedestrian access while adding character and identity to the boundary. Designed in line with Ministry of Education guidance for school access, the system works with the Accessibility Gate Latch to support safe and accessible entry points. Made from aluminium, the Perforated Panels can be installed as part of a new fence or incorporated into an existing fencing system. Custom designs can also be added directly into the panels and gates.
What are Perforated Panels used for in schools?
Perforated Panels work particularly well at pedestrian entrances and key access points. Their small perforations allow staff to see through the panel while still maintaining a clear boundary. This makes them a strong option for areas where visibility matters. Schools can use them at gates, entry points or alongside busy paths. The panels integrate easily with our SentryPanel School Panel, or retrofitted onto the existing fencing. This allows the perforated sections to create a nice feature at the entrance, while the wider fence line remains consistent across the site. Matching Perforated Gates complete the entrance and create a more cohesive result.
Bring School Identity into the Fence Design
One of the most useful features is the ability to incorporate custom designs directly into the aluminium. Schools can include their name, logo or artwork within the panel itself. The design can reflect the character of the school and make the entrance easier to recognise. Because the artwork forms part of the panel, it creates a cleaner and more permanent result than separate signage. It also gives schools more freedom to create an entrance that feels unique to their site.
Why the Perforated Design Matters
Accessible school gates need to be easy to operate for those entering the school, while still keeping students safely within the school boundary. The Perforated Panels and Gates help achieve both. Their small perforations prevent students, including wheelchair users or those with other accessibility needs, from reaching through the gate from inside the school grounds to operate the latch. This helps maintain a secure boundary and gives staff greater peace of mind, while the Accessibility Gate Latch supports accessible entry from the outside.
Designed for simple installation
The Perforated Panel format keeps installation straightforward. Installers can fit the panels into new fence designs or add them to existing sections. The aluminium construction also provides strength and durability for busy education environments. Each panel measures 1800mm high and 600mm wide. The 9.53mm perforations create visibility while giving the panel its distinctive appearance. Matching gates are available up to 1800mm high and 1200mm wide. Black comes as the standard colour, and custom designs are available across both panels and gates.
Create an Entrance that Stands Out
Perforated Panels and Gates combine practical access control with a chance to build identity into the boundary, used on their own or alongside SentryPanel School Panel. It’s a perfect way to give school entrances more character without compromising on visibility or security.
Talk to the Boundaryline team about using Perforated Panels and Gates in your next education project. Reach out to us through our Contact Form or give us a call at 0800 003 006.
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