Physical security systems for schools and academies across Oxfordshire. Specialist in DfE guidance, KCSiE compliance and Martyn's Law. Free site survey available.
Oxfordshire's school estate is as varied as its geography — from large Oxford city comprehensives and independent schools with significant public-facing programmes, to rural village schools in the Cotswolds and Vale of White Horse with very different security profiles. The county has both one of the highest concentrations of academically selective schools in England and some of its most geographically remote primaries.
Oxford city schools face the particular challenge of operating in a highly trafficked urban environment where the boundary between school and public space is often unclear. Several Oxford schools sit directly on major pedestrian routes and bus corridors, making entrance management and perimeter definition more complex than in suburban or rural settings.
Oxfordshire's independent school sector is one of the largest outside London, and independent schools face the same Martyn's Law obligations as state schools once 200 or more people, including staff, may reasonably be expected on site. Many regularly host open days, concerts, sporting fixtures and community events that bring them firmly within scope.
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 →Oxfordshire has a significant proportion of listed school buildings, particularly in the city of Oxford and in market towns such as Witney, Abingdon and Banbury. Our wireless-first approach to security installations is particularly relevant in these environments, allowing comprehensive CCTV and access control coverage without the structural interventions that listed building consent would require for traditional cabling.
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.