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Prior Weston Primary School

Enhancing School Environments: Air Quality Improvements at Prior Weston Primary School
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Prior Weston Primary School
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Project overview

As part of Sadiq Khan’s initiative to reduce pollution in London’s most affected areas, Prior Weston Primary School in Barbican was the first school audited for air quality improvements. The project aimed to protect children from toxic air by introducing green infrastructure.

 

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Goal

To reduce children’s exposure to pollution by implementing effective green solutions in the school’s outdoor areas.

 

Scope

  • Installation of 48m of ivy green screens along the playground fence.
  • Custom-built planters made from sleepers with integrated seating.
  • Automatic drip-line irrigation system for low-maintenance care.
  • Planned expansion with an additional 70m of ivy screens in Phase 2.

Solutions

The green screens provide a natural barrier against pollution, improving air quality while adding greenery to an urban setting. Planters with built-in seating maximize space functionality, while the automated irrigation ensures low-maintenance upkeep.

 

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Impact

Helping to protect pupils and teachers while adding lush greenery, the installations provide

Cleaner air

The ivy screens provide a natural barrier against airborne pollutants, creating a safer environment for children

Aesthetic Enhancement

The lush green screens transformed a previously grey playground into a more vibrant and inviting space

Functional Design

Planters with integrated seating offer both environmental benefits and practical use for the school community

Sustainability

The automatic irrigation system and planned Phase 2 ensure long-term effectiveness and growth of the green infrastructure
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School
Prior Weston Primary School

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