Physical security systems for London schools, academies and multi-academy trusts. Specialist in DfE guidance, KCSiE safeguarding compliance and Martyn's Law. Free site survey, no obligation.
London has more than 2,500 state schools across 33 boroughs, with a particularly high concentration of multi-academy trusts managing estates across multiple sites. The density of the urban environment creates distinct security challenges: overlapping public and school spaces, high footfall at entrance points, and the particular vulnerability of schools in areas of high antisocial behaviour.
London schools face some of the highest rates of recorded security incidents in England. Access control failures, CCTV gaps in blind spot areas, and inadequate visitor management processes are the three most common weaknesses identified in our London site surveys. Each of these has direct implications for KCSiE compliance, which the DfE is increasingly scrutinising in London.
Martyn's Law will affect almost every secondary school in London. The density of London school estates — and the frequency with which they host public events, community lettings and local authority functions — means very few will fall below the 200-person scope threshold once staff and pupils are counted together. We have experience working across all London boroughs and understand the specific procurement and compliance landscape that applies to the capital.
Straightforward from first contact to handover. No surprises.
All six security disciplines available under one contract — simplifying procurement, maintenance and accountability.
4K cameras, AI analytics, 31-day encrypted retention and full UK GDPR compliance. Designed around DfE guidance on camera placement and KCSiE safeguarding blind spots.
View CCTV →Role-based access, visitor management with photo capture and audit trails, and dynamic lockdown capability. KCSiE compliant. Integrates with CCTV.
View Access Control →Grade 2 and Grade 3 intruder alarm systems to PD 6662 and BS EN 50131. Insurer-compliant documentation. Integrated with CCTV and access control.
View Intruder Alarms →BS 5839-1 addressable fire detection and alarm systems. Category L1 to L5 coverage levels. Full commissioning certificate and cause-and-effect matrix.
View Fire Systems →Round-the-clock alarm and CCTV monitoring via independently approved Alarm Receiving Centres. Verified response — not just recording.
View Monitoring →Dedicated security wireless networks for sites where cabling is impractical. Listed buildings, multi-building campuses, temporary sites. No cable routes required.
View Wireless →London's Multi-Academy Trusts include some of the largest in England, with several managing 20 or more schools across multiple boroughs. This creates real opportunities for estate-wide security standardisation — a single procurement, consistent systems, unified monitoring. We have experience designing phased rollout programmes for London MATs with varied site risk profiles and different budget timelines.
Whatever the specific challenges of your site and area, the starting point is the same: a free survey, a written assessment, and an honest conversation about what your school needs and what it will cost. We do not win work by telling schools they need more than they do.
No account required. Instant results. No obligation.
Find out your tier, your specific obligations and your compliance gaps. Takes five minutes. Generates a downloadable readiness report you can take to your governors.
Run Assessment →Step-by-step compliance assessment against DfE guidance, KCSiE, UK GDPR and Martyn's Law. Identifies gaps and generates a prioritised action plan.
Run Compliance Check →Generate a complete DfE-compliant lockdown procedure as a print-ready PDF. Suitable for governor approval and Martyn's Law documentation.
Generate Procedure →Indicative capital cost for CCTV, access control and alarms based on your site type and size. Helps build the financial case for governors or the trust board.
Estimate Costs →We will visit your school, assess your current security provision against DfE guidance and Martyn's Law requirements, and give you a written report — completely free of charge, no obligation to proceed.