School Science Laboratory Refurbishment
At Pinnacle, we design and refurbish school laboratories that combine functionality, safety, and flexibility. Each design reflects our expertise in balancing technical performance with practical use, creating productive, adaptable learning environments that evolve alongside modern teaching methods.
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Safety, Compliance & Best Practice
Safety is at the heart of every Pinnacle laboratory. Our designs strictly adhere to all relevant educational and safety guidelines, including the DfE Output Specification, Building Bulletin 80 (BB80), CLEAPSS (Consortium of Local Education Authorities for the Provision of Science Services) guidance, health and safety legislation, and all applicable building regulations.
We ensure that all layouts meet or exceed the recommended and regulatory safe minimum working distances between benches, services, and circulation routes.
Shiplake College
Richmond College
Designed to support modern teaching and learning
Every science space is designed with flexibility and productivity in mind. Whether it’s a chemistry lab, physics suite, or general science classroom, Pinnacle creates layouts that support a wide range of teaching methods, class sizes, and demonstration styles.
From fixed benching and perimeter layouts to reconfigurable mobile workstations, our designs promote both teacher-led instruction and independent student investigation.
We carefully plan service positions, sightlines, and circulation flow to create an environment where learning and safety work in harmony.
Diverse Storage & Display Solutions
Effective laboratory design requires more than just bench space - it demands intelligent, durable, and adaptable storage and display solutions.
Pinnacle integrates specialised storage for glassware, chemicals, and scientific apparatus, alongside display areas that encourage curiosity and showcase student work.
Our bespoke modular systems maximise space efficiency, allowing for secure, labelled storage that meets CLEAPSS and DfE safety requirements.
This attention to detail ensures laboratories remain tidy, functional, and compliant, while supporting smooth teaching delivery and easy equipment access.
John Lyon School
Laboratories FAQs
Every science laboratory refurbishment project is different. Costs can vary depending on factors such as the size of the laboratory, design requirements, furniture specification, finishes, equipment and installation needs. Use our Budget Calculator to get an instant estimate and better understand the potential investment required for your science lab project.
Choose a partner with proven educational experience in curriculum-led laboratory design and end-to-end project delivery. Ensue they use a transparent costing approach and have a solid knowledge of relevant safety standards such as DfE Output Specification, Building Bulletin 80 (BB80), and CLEAPSS (Consortium of Local Education Authorities for the Provision of Science Services).
You need to consider not only your current teaching requirements but your future needs as well. Other key considerations are how the project will be managed, stakeholder engagement, the potential project costs and delivery timelines. Pinnacle has experience in working closely with schools from concept to completion, delivering compliant, future-ready science laboratories.
Yes. With phased works and careful project planning, many school science laboratory refurbishments can be completed during term time while minimising disruption to teaching. Pinnacle has extensive experience delivering laboratory projects safely and efficiently during term time.
Flexible layouts are essential for supporting different teaching styles, practical experiments and future curriculum changes. Pinnacle designs adaptable school science laboratories with versatile furniture and layouts that maximise space, encourage collaboration and provide long-term value.
Case Studies
Queenswood School
Southampton Science Park Lab Refurbishment
Wycombe Abbey School
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