Horizons Academy

Pinnacle delivered the design, specialist fit-out, fixed furniture and bespoke SEND installations across teaching, wellbeing and support environments throughout the school. Every area was designed to balance durability, safety and functionality with the emotional and sensory needs of pupils

Specialist Learning Environments
General classrooms were fitted with full-height teacherwall installations alongside adjoining calm rooms designed to support emotional regulation. Each calm space included bespoke wall and floor padding systems to create safe, low-stimulation environments where pupils can reset and re-engage with learning.

Across designated calm and sensory areas, we installed bespoke Recon floor padding, Velcro-fixed wall padding and custom protection systems that balance safety, durability and ease of maintenance.

Sensory and soft play facilities
A standout feature of the project was the delivery of a fully integrated sensory and soft play package, the first of its kind completed by Pinnacle  

This included:
- Dedicated sensory rooms designed to support engagement and regulation
- Bespoke indoor soft play installations
- Soft play environments with integrated safety padding
- Specialist sensory equipment including an indoor horse rocker

These environments provide controlled sensory stimulation, movement opportunities and safe breakout spaces tailored to the needs of individual pupils.

Specialist teaching and support spaces
Alongside SEND-specific environments, we delivered fitted furniture and specialist installations across a wide range of curriculum and operational spaces throughout the school.

This included:
- Science laboratories complete with fume cupboards and specialist worktops
- Art rooms fitted with durable worktops and storage solutions
- Kitchen spaces with fixed base units and work surfaces
- Library and quiet dining areas designed to promote calm interaction
- Medical rooms, music rooms and administrative offices
- Dining hall and Design and Technology preparation spaces

The completed facility now includes state-of-the-art learning environments with adjacent sensory zones, calm areas, specialist lighting and thermally controlled heating systems designed specifically for pupils with SEND.

Hands-on vocational spaces for art, science, fitness and Design & Technology also help pupils build practical skills, confidence and independence beyond the classroom.