Hopwood Community Primary School in Rochdale provides education from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 6. The school is committed to fostering a supportive, engaging environment that every child can thrive in. With a dedicated team, Hopwood prioritises high standards, encourages curiosity, and nurtures creativity.

For their latest refurbishment, Hopwood Community Primary School required a 2nd phase of upgrades to match the school toilets installed the previous year. Working alongside Rochdale Borough Council, Bushboard Washrooms were specified to ensure the products would meet the unique demands of primary school washrooms. FS Moult and Sons was appointed as the main contractor for the project. Although Bushboard was selected by the council for this project, Sam Chadwick, Project Manager at FS Moult and Sons, expressed his satisfaction, sharing he has had “nothing but positive experiences with Bushboard products and the ordering process”.

Bushboard’s Profiles Kids toilet cubicle range was identified as the ideal fit for Hopwood’s needs. This range is compliant to Department for Education regulations and is designed specifically for primary school toilets. The cubicles feature scalloped doors, offering privacy while enabling supervision when necessary. Safety elements, such as anti-finger trap hinges and emergency release locks, provide peace of mind, ensuring a safe, independent washroom experience for young children.

The primary school washroom refurbishment was completed over the summer holidays to ensure readiness for the new school term in September, making adherence to the installation schedule essential. Bushboard facilitated this with their Ready Plumbed Module Duct Panels, which are perfect for projects needing quick installation. The panels arrive pre-plumbed with sanitaryware and brassware, mounted on a galvanised steel frame, allowing for faster installation with only minimal wall fixings and final plumbing connections needed onsite.

FS Moult and Sons had previously installed a washtrough on a another project, recognising its usefulness for younger children. Consequently, Sam recommended Bushboard’s Solid Surface Washtrough for Schools, which Hopwood Primary loved the idea of and included in their final washroom specification. With a 400mm depth, the washtrough allows easy handwashing access for smaller children without the hazards posed by step stools. Paired with toggle taps suggested by Bushboard and selected by the council’s surveyor, these self-closing taps are water-saving and minimise the risk of flooding – ideal for primary school toilets where children might forget to turn taps off. Sam Chadwick praised the inclusion of toggle taps, sharing that he has received “overwhelmingly positive feedback” on them before.

The entire primary school washroom was supplied in Solid Grade Laminate (SGL), a highly durable, impact and water resistant material that ensures longevity. The school selected a washroom design with Cobalt Blue and Navy Blue, which perfectly aligns with Hopwood’s branding.

The primary school washroom specification developed by Rochdale Council, Bushboard Washrooms and FS Moult and Sons resulted in a child-friendly, safe and durable environment. Sam Chadwick commended Bushboard’s support throughout the school washroom project, from initial design and quotation stage through to after sales, and noted that Bushboard remains his preferred choice. The school’s reaction was equally positive, with feedback describing the new facilities as “fresh, clean and fit for purpose”.

 

View products mentioned:

Profiles Kids Toilet Cubicle

Ready Plumbed Duct Panels

Solid Surface Washtrough for Schools

Sanitaryware and Brassware

Bushboard’s Colour Range

 

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White solid surface washtrough with toggle taps next to blue scalloped door toilet cubicles.
Run of 4 blue school toilet cubicles with scallop doors and silver fittings.
White solid surface washtrough for schools with child-friendly toggle taps.
White Solid Surface Washtrough for Schools with blue underframe
White Solid Surface Washtrough for Schools with blue primary school toilet cubicles
Primary school washroom with run of 3 toilet cubicles and solid surface washtrough
White solid surface washtrough for schools at low height with blue underpanels and 3 toggle mixer taps.
White solid surface washtrough for schools at low height with underpanels and 3 toggle taps.
Run of 3 primary school toilet cubicles in cobalt blue and navy blue with scalloped doors.
Run of 3 blue school toilet cubicles showing scalloped partitions.
Silver headrail mounted continuously over toilet cubicle pilasters.
Back to wall white ceramic WC on cobalt blue duct panels with lever action flush and tissue dispenser.
Silver toilet cubicle door lock faceplate with white grooved emergency release indicator.
Light grey emergency release toilet cubicle door lock.
Silver inward opening door hinge on Solid Grade Laminate (SGL) door.
Satin Anodised Aluminium outward opening door hinge on Blue Solid Grade Laminate (SGL) door.
Silver outward opening door handle and faceplate showing red indicator on a Navy Blue door.
Silver toilet cubicle pedestal leg fixed to Blue Solid Grade Laminate partition