Education · Oakford Technology

New School Builds

Complete ICT design, delivery and project management for new-build schools and extensions.

Whether you’re constructing a brand-new school, expanding an existing building, or adding new specialist areas, Oakford Technology is the ideal ICT partner for ensuring your project is a success. With over 150 school build projects completed, we bring deep sector experience, proven processes and complete end-to-end delivery.

We take responsibility for all technology components of your build — giving you one supplier, one team, and one number to call.

End to End ICT Delivery for New School Projects

Oakford manages every aspect of your school’s technology infrastructure, including:

Project Management
Broadband & Internet Connectivity
Network Cabling
Wireless Network Design & Deployment
Audio Visual Solutions
Network Infrastructure
Server & Cloud Infrastructure
CCTV & Security Systems
Door Access Control
Telephony (VoIP)

We coordinate with architects, builders, electricians, subcontractors, leadership teams and MAT central IT to ensure the build progresses smoothly and the final handover is seamless.

One Partner. One Point of Contact. Zero Overlap.

School and MAT leaders already juggle countless responsibilities during a building project. Oakford removes the complexity of managing multiple technology suppliers by offering:

Single-supplier accountability
Unified design and implementation
Consistent communication and reporting
One finger to point at, one number to call

Your ICT is managed by one experienced provider from start to finish.

Built for the Realities of School Construction

Every building project faces unexpected challenges — delays, access issues, weather, supplier slippage, or trades working out of sequence.

Oakford’s advantage is clear: we do not outsource our ICT disciplines to other contractors.

This allows us to:

Respond quickly to changes
Provide last-minute solutions
Adapt designs when challenges arise
Avoid handoff delays between suppliers

Examples of our agility

If a telecoms provider cannot deliver broadband before opening day, we can deploy a temporary bonded 4G/5G, wireless or satellite (Starlink) link so the school opens fully connected. If cabling routes change mid-build, we redesign and re-run infrastructure without waiting for third parties.

When challenges occur — and they will — Oakford keeps your project moving.

Experience You Can Trust

Oakford is dedicated exclusively to the education sector, with extensive experience delivering ICT for:

Primary schools
Secondary schools
Free schools
Specialist SEND provision
Multi-Academy Trust expansions
New-build campuses
Modular buildings

With 150+ completed new build and extension projects, we bring practical insight, design recommendations, and real-world examples from other successful school builds.

We help leadership teams make informed decisions on everything from classroom AV layouts to server room design, wireless coverage, digital safeguarding, cloud adoption, and long-term scalability.

What You Can Expect From Oakford

A fully managed ICT package

Covering every technology system your new school requires.

Transparent planning

Clear timelines, technical drawings, structured cabling plans, and equipment schedules.

Education ready design

Solutions shaped around curriculum needs, safeguarding, SEND provision, operational workflows and MAT strategy.

Future proof systems

Designed for growth, cloud migration, MAT centralisation and hybrid learning.

Smooth handover

Full documentation, staff training, and post launch support.

Find Out More

We offer a free consultation to help you plan technology for your upcoming build.

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