Temporary Buildings for Schools

What can temporary education structures be used for?

Extra space or emergency provision – there’s a range of needs for temporary buildings for schools.

Canteens & dining halls

Bespoke, easy-clean flooring and full catering power, so lunch service runs as normal.

Drama studios

Blacked-out spaces for rehearsal and performance with bespoke, non-slip flooring.

Teaching spaces & classrooms

Insulated, light-filled temporary classrooms ready for a full timetable.

Exam halls

Quiet, calm, climate-controlled spaces for exam conditions.

Sports & gyms

Purpose-built gymnasiums and sports halls with bespoke flooring.

School assembly halls

Full-capacity spaces for assemblies and whole-school events.

Lecture theatres

Noise-controlled environments with tiered seating for daily academic use and quiet study.

Offices

Multi or single-storey Manhattan structures fitted out as staff rooms or admin spaces.

What’s included as standard

• Insulated wall and roof panels
• Choice of flooring, from non-slip vinyl to high-density gym tiles
• Lighting and power distribution
• Heating, ventilation and air conditioning
• Lockable doors and secure access
• DDA-compliant access; ramps and warm-to-touch handrails
• Glazed windows and doors
• Furniture, AV, toilets and comfort facilities where needed
• Wind and snow tested to British Standards, flame-retardant materials throughout
• Cost savings for long-term hire, or the option to purchase outright

Why educational institutions choose Fews

• Rapid deployment: our owned inventory is in stock and can be deployed in exceptionally quick timescales
• A safe pair of hands: as a family business with 26 years in the industry, safety runs through everything we do
• Built to last: our temporary structures can stand proud for three months to twenty years or more, some designs unique to Fews
• Trusted by major institutions: including Department for Education, Eton College, University of Birmingham, University of Plymouth and Magdalen College Oxford
• Fully accredited: CHAS Elite, SafeContractor, Constructionline Silver, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
• Genuinely sustainable: powered by a solar and biomass headquarters, with a sustainable cleaning process for every structure
• One dedicated team: project managed from first enquiry to sign-off, so you have a single point of contact throughout

How we manage site safety

• Paperwork delivered upfront: every install gets its own risk assessment, method statement and document pack delivered before we arrive on site

• Engineered for safety: we assess wind loading, ground conditions and anchoring before the build begins, with calculations available on request

• Trained for the job: our crews are trained for working at height, using specialist plant and manual handling, with supervisors holding formal safety qualifications

• A dedicated point of contact: one person is fully responsible for every install and has the authority to stop the job if needed

• Inspected before handover: each structure is inspected, signed off and certified by our team, and we re-inspect long-term structures on a set schedule
• Fully covered on site: first aid trained staff and full employers’ and public liability cover is included with all jobs for your peace of mind