Classroom Division

Trinity School | Sevenoaks

Trinity School in Sevenoaks required the transformation of a large classroom, previously used as an art room, into two separate teaching spaces. The brief involved dividing the room with a new stud partition wall, adding a fire-rated doorway and door, and carrying out necessary ceiling and electrical adjustments. Once the structural changes were complete, the spaces needed to be refinished with fresh decoration and new carpet tile flooring, ensuring both classrooms were bright, safe, and ready for immediate use.

Dismantling Works and Preparation

Work began with a careful strip-out of the existing classroom. Old worktops, base units, tiled splashbacks and sinks were removed, along with sections of suspended ceiling and existing noticeboards. Plumbing connections from redundant sinks were capped off to make the area safe. Throughout this stage, protection was installed to common areas, and site set-up was carefully managed to ensure the project caused as little disruption as possible to the rest of the school.

This created a clear foundation for the classroom refurbishment.

Classroom Division

With the space cleared, our team constructed a new stud partition wall, which was tape-jointed and decorated to achieve a seamless finish. Acoustic insulation was added within the partition to improve sound performance, and ply strengthening was built in to allow for fixtures. A new FD30 fire-rated door was installed to meet safety requirements, and adjustments were made to the ceiling grid and electrical layout to suit the two-classroom configuration. Minor plumbing works were also carried out to complete the reconfiguration.

Decoration and Flooring

Once the structural changes were complete, attention turned to finishing details. Both classrooms were redecorated using durable Dulux emulsion, creating a bright and modern appearance that will stand up to heavy school use. New carpet tiles were laid throughout, providing a smart, practical and hard-wearing flooring solution. With the addition of fittings such as noticeboards, the classrooms were prepared for immediate occupation.

The Result – Two Modern Classrooms

The refurbishment successfully turned a single outdated art room into two fully equipped teaching spaces. Each classroom is now safe, compliant, and designed to meet the everyday demands of a busy school environment. With a brighter appearance, improved layout and durable finishes, the spaces provide an inspiring environment for both staff and students. The project was completed with a full builder’s and sparkle clean, ensuring the rooms were handed back ready for use.

At CID Studyspace, we specialise in school refurbishments in Kent and the South East, creating modern, practical and inspiring spaces that enhance teaching and learning.

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