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School Space @schoolspaceuk

Award-winning #socent with a mission to create thriving communities via #school lettings. Our partner schools make excellent venues for local clubs and #events.

Joined April 2011
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🏓 2 nights a week, Bridge Academy turns into a buzzing table tennis hub with @Highburyttclub's 40 locals playing engaging in some good old-fashioned healthy competition. For the school: extra income & stronger community links For the community: a safe, social, active space🙌
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🏆 We’re thrilled to announce that School Space has won the 2025 Business Awards UK - Sports and Leisure: Community Impact Award! 🎉 A huge thank you to our amazing team, our partner schools, and the communities we serve - this one’s for you! 🙌❤️
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📍Every weekend at King Harold Academy, Imperial Artistic Roller Skating Club arrive early to train the next generation 🇬🇧⛸️ Thanks to school lettings, local kids learn to skate and now, Addison & Eloise are off to represent GB at the Cup of Europe! 🌍👏
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Rising costs are hitting schools hard- exam fees are just the latest blow. Is your lettings income keeping pace? Sustainable income from facility hire isn’t a bonus anymore, it’s a budget essential for schools. 🔗 schoolsweek.co.uk/schools-ov…

Schools 'over a barrel' as exam fees rise again

Cost of exams will again rise at a greater rate than school funding, with some going up by over 8%

schoolsweek.co.uk
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📣 We’re excited to announce 3 new additions to the School Space family! Each offer local groups some fantastic facilities to connect, create, and grow: The Highcrest Academy – High Wycombe King Harold Academy – Waltham Abbey Kelmscott School – Walthamstow #SchoolLettings
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You shouldn’t have to choose between income & community impact! 🎥Louisa, Headteacher at Uxbridge High School shares her experience: youtu.be/ZXUWbQRt13U This is what school lettings should look like- sustainable, efficient & designed to continuously maximise revenue
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🌟 A huge thank you to the amazing community groups and our brilliant Community Connectors! 🌟 Together, we support over 2.7 million annual visits by community members and have reinvested more than £9 million into education. That impact? It’s yours. 🙌
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🌞 Summer camps can make a real difference to your school! 📚 ✔️ Support local families with accessible childcare ✔️ Keep children active, social and off screens ✔️ Foster creativity, confidence and new skills ✔️ Strengthen ties with their wider community
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“Spinning plates" is how one SBM described managing lettings on top of core duties. At School Space, we're changing that: ✅ Fewer booking issues ✅ Uplift in revenue & usage ✅ More professional experience for hirers Lettings don't have to feel like a full-time job!
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Schools are bracing for impact➡️ tes.com/magazine/news/genera… In this uncertain landscape, every extra £ matters. It's no silver bullet, but for many schools, securing additional revenue from community lettings means one less cut, one more staff member, and fewer sleepless nights.

Warning over ‘harrowing’ school cuts in Spending Review

The government faces four big decisions on education funding in next month’s Spending Review, according to experts

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We’ve created a practical guide to help schools uncover hidden profitability in their lettings strategy—and identify smart opportunities for growth. Read the full article: school-space.org/news/assess…
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With uncertainty around pay rises adding pressure to already stretched budgets, now’s the time to look at the income you can control: Lettings income! On average, our schools generate enough to cover 3 teacher salaries- room to invest in your people, priorities, and future 🏫
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We'll be at the TTN National Conference again this year with a focus on 'The Building Blocks of School Estate Management' We'll be there to help provide lettings advice for schools and trusts attending so if you're going, come say hi! We'll be at booth S-N👋
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Managing school lettings demand isn’t always easy—seasonal dips, exam clashes & underused spaces can impact income. Optimise your school spaces with smart planning & creative usage throughout the year! 🔗 Read more: school-space.org/news/tackli…
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🚀 Unlocking the Power of School Lettings 🏫💡 In our latest blog for @NexusEdUK, we explore four key benefits of school lettings and how to take a more intentional approach to opening up your facilities. Read more 👉 nexus-education.com/blog-pos…

Unlocking the Power of School Lettings - Nexus Education

Discover the key benefits of school lettings and how to create positive impacts for students and the local community.

nexus-education.com
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With the proposed 2.8% teacher wage increase next year, budgets will be feeling the strain. Lettings can be a powerful way to offset rising costs—many secondary schools in our network generate the equivalent of 3 teacher salaries per year through facility hire alone!
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With 1 in 7 schools likely to be in a budget deficit for this academic year, it's time to consider whether lettings are making you enough of a profit to help bridge that financial gap. Take inspiration from Uxbridge High School's success with lettings: school-space.org/news/an-int…
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Have you considered all the wonderful ways your school facilities could be used after hours? Coaches, instructors, teachers, pastors and community group organisers are looking for spaces near you. Make sure your school is the top choice as a venue!
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The School Space team will be stepping away from our desks to take part in @thebodycoach Movement Hour next week! With 10,000 hours of fitness activities booked at our schools each month, we know just how important movement is for physical & mental health. Who’s joining us?
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🚀 We’re incredibly proud to have seven team members currently completing apprenticeships across our business, gaining hands-on experience while developing valuable skills in Sales, HR, and beyond. It’s inspiring to see our apprentices growing and making a meaningful impact👏
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