Automatic Doors for Schools, Colleges & Universities
Safe, durable automatic doors for education buildings, installed and maintained around your term dates by Euro Automatic Doors’ own engineers.
Automatic doors that cope with the school run
Education buildings have some of the busiest doors anywhere. Hundreds of people can pass through an entrance in a few minutes at the start and end of the day, so doors need to be robust, safe around children and quick to recover from faults.
Automatic doors also make buildings accessible to pupils, staff and visitors with mobility needs, helping schools and colleges meet their duties under the Equality Act 2010.
What schools and colleges should look for
Education sites combine heavy use with safeguarding responsibilities:
- Safety around children: safety sensors and guarding to reduce the risk of trapping
- Security: doors that work with access control, door entry and your site security procedures
- Durability: components that stand up to peak-time footfall
- Accessibility: easy, dignified access for wheelchair users and anyone with prams or equipment
- Minimal disruption: installation and servicing scheduled for evenings, weekends and school holidays
Door types for education buildings
Automatic sliding doors
A strong choice for main entrances and reception areas, giving a wide opening that handles busy changeover times.
Automatic swing doors
Useful for internal access, accessible entrances and areas where a conventional door is hard to push open.
Access-controlled entrances
Automatic doors can be linked to card readers, keypads and intercoms so entry is controlled while exit stays safe.
How we can help
New installations
Automatic sliding, swing and telescopic doors supplied and fitted, designed around your building and the people using it.
24/7 emergency repairs
A door that will not open or will not close is a safety and security problem. Our engineers deal with faults quickly.
Planned maintenance
Regular servicing keeps doors safe, reliable and compliant, and cuts down on unexpected breakdowns.
Safety & compliance
Safety checks and documentation to help you meet your duties under BS EN 16005 and related regulations.
Education automatic doors: common questions
When can automatic door work be done at a school?
Wherever possible we schedule installation and servicing for evenings, weekends and school holidays to avoid disrupting lessons. Tell us your term dates and we will plan around them.
Can automatic doors work with our access control system?
Yes. Automatic doors can be connected to card readers, keypads, intercoms and door entry systems so entry is controlled while exits remain safe.
How often should school automatic doors be serviced?
At least once a year as a minimum, and more often for main entrances that see very heavy use. A planned maintenance contract keeps this organised.
New installations
Automatic doors for schools, colleges and universities: new installations
Automatic doors for schools need to be durable, accessible and reliable at peak footfall at the start and end of the day. We install automatic doors for schools, colleges and universities, covering new teaching blocks, refurbishments and campus buildings, and plan work around term times where we can.
- Reliable operation for peak-time footfall
- Accessible entrances that support Equality Act duties
- Access control integration for secure entry
- Phased installation across multiple entrances or buildings
- Planned maintenance and 24/7 emergency call-out
See commercial automatic door installation, new build and large projects and our sliding, swing and telescopic door systems.
Planning automatic doors for schools? Send us your drawings and we will quote.
Further guidance: Approved Document M: access to and use of buildings (GOV.UK) and the Equality Act 2010 (legislation.gov.uk).
Planning automatic doors for a school or college?
Tell us about your building and we will recommend the right doors, service plan or repair. Call 01708 864176 or email sales@euroautomaticdoors.co.uk.
