Top Three Uses For Shipping Containers in Schools

1. School storage containers

Storage containers are suitable for secure, dry containment of sports equipment, desks and chairs, books and paperwork (we recommend either Grafotherm or ply lining for these items), and are especially useful during times of building works when classrooms might need to be emptied. Depending upon your site access, choose either standard shipping containers, or flat pack containers for general storage.

Shipping containers

Shipping containers come in standard sizes of 20ft long and 40ft long - these represent the best value for money as they don't require modification. We sell them used or new. Used shipping containers afford good quality at a good price, while new containers have a longer life-span. Whichever you choose you will get years of trouble-free use out of a shipping container used for storage. We recommend a repaint on used containers as this dramatically improves the appearance of the container - we offer this free with all containers under 20ft, and can even paint them in your school colours.

Need a different size? Containers Direct specialise in providing containers of any size. We take standard sized containers and cut them to the required size in our own workshops, and finish them off by offering our customers a choice of door types. You can opt to keep the original shipping container doors, or opt for our S1 doors specially designed for frequent use. These are lighter and easy to use than other doors and are very popular on our smaller sized containers, such as 10fts and 15fts.

Flat pack containers

If you have concerns about site access being difficult then take a look at our flat pack storage containers. These are an excellent choice for small spaces and tricky access, as they are completely man portable and can be delivered and erected almost anywhere! These are a popular choice with schools as they are easy to relocate or put back down and store away when not in use. Choose from 2m, 3m or 4m sizes, or join together for larger areas for easy storage space.

3. School amenities and recreational facilities

Custom-built container conversions can cover any additional needs in any educational settings. Our bespoke build containers include for swimming pool changing facilities, admin offices, outdoor learning rooms for mainstream and forest schools, a university student block for study and socialising and a student office/classroom for West Ham Utd Academy of Football. These type of buildings often require extra width, which can be achieved using joined-up containers, whereby the internal walls of shipping containers are removed and the containers are fitted together on-site. Alternatively, new build containers can be up made up to 12ft wide as one single unit.