Electric Gates for Schools
Ofsted-compliant electric gate systems with non-contact safety detection, access control integration and remote diagnostics. Trusted by schools across Essex and London.
Why schools trust us
Charged Services and our IT company J&G Systems have been working in schools across Essex and London for over 25 years. We created Charged Services specifically to bring our unrivalled IT, networking and telecoms expertise into the physical security space — eliminating the gap between access control software and gate hardware that causes so many problems with other installers.
For other local projects, see our page on electric gates in Essex .
We specialise in fully integrated gate systems that are remotely managed, monitored and linked to your access control and CCTV infrastructure. Our school gate systems were recently inspected by an independent safety auditor who described them as "genuinely the best example we have ever seen."
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Engineered for automation, not retrofitted
We take gate safety seriously. Many of the issues we see at schools stem from poor original design — manual gates that have had motors fitted after the fact. Safety devices like photocells and edges are important, but most risk can be removed at the engineering stage by building a gate specifically designed for automated operation.
Our gates use non-contact laser detection instead of traditional safety edges. This eliminates the physical contact sensors that are regularly damaged by children and school traffic, dramatically reducing maintenance costs and false alarms while improving actual safety performance.
All installations comply with BS EN 12453, the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008, and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992.
Gates on your network
We integrate school gate systems with your IT network, enabling remote support, diagnostics and monitoring. This means we can train your site staff to diagnose issues without needing to touch anything mechanical, reducing call-out costs and downtime.
Many schools already have Paxton access control . We can assess existing Net2 and Paxton10 equipment, doors and network requirements before recommending gate or intercom integration. Our primary school project in Ilford documents a particular example.
Your IT department gets the control it needs. Your site team gets reliability they can depend on.
What we deliver
A complete school gate solution from a single contractor.
Non-Contact Laser Safety
Advanced laser detection replaces physical safety edges — more reliable, lower maintenance and better protection for children and staff.
Access Control Integration
Paxton Net2, Paxton10, fob systems, keypads and IP intercoms — fully integrated with your gates and managed through your network.
Remote Diagnostics
Gate systems connected to your IT network allow us to diagnose faults remotely, often resolving issues without a site visit.
DBS-Cleared Engineers
All engineers working on school sites hold enhanced DBS clearance, CSCS cards and SafeContractor accreditation.
CCTV Integration
Gate cameras linked to your existing CCTV system for a unified security view. More about CCTV .
Ongoing Maintenance
Scheduled maintenance plans keep your gates compliant and reliable. We train site staff on basic checks and first-response procedures.
Schools we've worked with
Proven results across primary and secondary schools in Essex and London.
Primary School, Ilford
Complete rebuild of vehicle and pedestrian gates with Paxton access control integration. Replaced an unreliable system plagued by high maintenance costs.
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Secondary School, Stanmore
Purpose-built automated gates replacing a poorly retrofitted manual system. Non-contact safety detection eliminated the damaged safety edges that caused constant maintenance.
Read the case studySchool gate automation in Essex and London
See our primary school gates in Ilford and secondary school gates in Stanmore , plus access control in Chelmsford .
School gate questions
Common questions from school premises managers and headteachers.
Yes. Ofsted safeguarding guidelines require schools to control access to their site. Electric gates with integrated access control help meet these requirements by restricting entry to authorised personnel, logging access events and providing a physical barrier during school hours.
School gates must comply with BS EN 12453 (safety in use of power-operated gates), the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 and the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992. Our installations exceed these standards, incorporating non-contact laser detection, emergency stop buttons and anti-climb features.
We can assess existing Paxton Net2 and Paxton10 deployments and propose gate/intercom integration based on your doors, network and credentials. See Accreditations for our current Paxton access-control installer information; specific integration methods remain site-dependent.
Yes. All engineers working on school sites hold enhanced DBS clearance. We also hold CSCS cards, SafeContractor accreditation and are members of the Automatic Door Installation Association (ADIA).
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Get in touch to discuss your requirements and arrange a free site survey.