Network Cabling

Data Cabling

Professional Fibre & Data Installation for Schools and MATs

Oakford has over a decade of experience delivering high-quality networking and cabling projects for new-build and existing school sites. We specialise in designing and installing reliable copper and fibre cabling infrastructures that support modern IT, telephony, and audio-visual systems across primary schools, secondary schools, colleges, and Multi-Academy Trusts.

Whether you’re upgrading your network, extending your facilities, or modernising your classroom technology, Oakford ensures your cabling is robust, compliant, and future-ready.

Why Choose Oakford for Data Cabling?

Education-Focused Expertise

Our engineers work exclusively in education environments and understand the unique requirements of school buildings, safeguarding considerations, and classroom usage patterns.
Copper & Fibre Specialists
We install both copper (Cat5e, Cat6, Cat7) and fibre optic cabling for projects of any size — from individual classrooms to multi-building campuses.

End-to-End Project Delivery

From survey to design, installation to testing, we deliver a complete service that ensures your network infrastructure is safe, reliable and ready for high-performance technologies.

Compatible With All Modern Systems — Our engineers are experienced with:

Traditional telephone systems
Paging and intercom systems
Structured data cabling
VoIP systems
Wireless networks
CCTV and access control

This gives us the breadth of knowledge needed to install cabling that works seamlessly with both legacy and next-generation technologies.

Our Cabling Services

Site Surveys & Assessments

We assess your current infrastructure and identify opportunities to improve performance, coverage, and reliability.

Backbone Network Design & Installation

Full design of fibre or copper backbone cabling between cabinets, buildings, and key locations.

Relocation of Network & Telephone Points

We can move, replace or add data and voice points as your school's layout or requirements evolve.

Fault Finding & Maintenance

Complete troubleshooting and repair of cabling faults impacting connectivity or device performance.

Cable Testing & Certification

All cabling is tested to the latest industry standards, ensuring full performance and compliance.

Telephone System Services

We can install or relocate telephony systems and optimise existing infrastructure for better performance and lower cost.

Cabling Types Installed

Traditional CW1308

for telephone, paging & intercom systems

Category 5 & 5e

suitable for standard data installations

Category 6

ideal for gigabit performance and modern networks

Category 7

ideal for future proofing a network

Single & Multi Mode Fibre Optic

high speed connectivity between cabinets or buildings

Coaxial

for specialist applications

Ready to Upgrade Your School's Network?

Whether you’re building new facilities, replacing outdated cabling, or expanding your network capacity, Oakford provides a reliable, professional installation service tailored to education.

We offer a free site survey and quotation for schools and MATs.

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