School Lockdown System
Official Gold Paxton Partner
Secure Your School: Doors, Gates, Access, Alarms & Lockdown
Martyn’s Law will soon demand tighter security from schools. We offer a FREE site assessment to check your readiness.
Lockdown Made Simple
We install school-ready access control systems that activate quickly, lock classrooms automatically and support your safeguarding procedures
Instant Response
If a door is forced, an alarm activates or locks are tampered with, your system reacts within seconds – keeping staff and pupils safe automatically.
What we install
We install reliable, school-ready systems that strengthen safeguarding and improve site-wide
Full Access Control
Secure doors and manage who can enter different areas of your school at any time.
Digital Sign-in System
Record, monitor and manage all visitors with a simple sign-in process at reception.
Lockdown Alert System
Trigger fast, automated alerts and lockdown procedures during security incidents.
24/7 Alarm System
Protect your site day and night with intruder alarms connected to key access points.
CCTV & Video System
Monitor corridors, gates and key locations with clear, reliable security footage.
Gates & External Access
Control perimeter gates and external entry points to prevent unauthorised access.
Entry Points
Secure vulnerable windows and doors with hardware and monitored sensors.
Intercom & Video Entry
Verify visitors before granting access using audio/video communication at entrances.
Integration
Combine your school’s doors, alarms, CCTV and lockdown into one connected system.
Everything your school needs to stay secure
Installations, software and support that work together – giving you fast access control, instant lockdown options and a safer site for pupils and staff.
What our customers say
Amazing. Quick and clean Paxton install. System works flawlessly. Friendly guy, minimal disruption. Very happy with the result.
Jane
Team Industrial
Efficient. Smooth installation by Lewis. Staff trained well. Access system is now reliable and secure. Great support from start to finish.
Maci
NHS Coventry
Reliable. Professional service by Lewis. Install was tidy and on time. Paxton system makes managing access much easier across multiple areas.
Jarrod
RAF Museum
Why choose us
Official Paxton Partner
Paxton Gold Partner, we're trained and approved to design, install and support Net2 and Paxton10 systems to Paxton’s standards.
Trusted UK Installer
20+ years installing access control across the UK, from single doors to multi-site systems - designed around your building.
5-Year Guarantee
5-year product warranty on Paxton hardware and a lifetime guarantee on key fobs under normal use - peace of mind built in.
School lockdown alarm system and emergency response
A lockdown system isn’t just about locking doors – it only works if staff and pupils know what to do and can act fast when it matters. A dedicated alert and clear procedures ensure everyone stays safe and knows how to respond.
What a good lockdown procedure should cover
A school lockdown plan isn’t just about hardware – it’s about safety, clarity and calm under pressure. A good procedure ensures that if a threat arises, everyone knows exactly what to do, where to go, and how to stay safe until the “all clear.”
Lockdown Alarm
A clear signal separate from the fire alarm, so staff know immediately to lockdown (not evacuate).
Protocol for Lockdown
Who triggers, where people go (classrooms / safe zones), where doors/windows are locked.
Account for Everyone
Pupils, staff, visitors (including contractors), plus provisions for people with special needs.
Communication Plan
Internal alerting, contact with emergency services, and a way to notify parents and guardians.
We strengthen your school's site security
Perimeter security and external access control
A secure perimeter is the first line of defence for any school. Locked gates, controlled pedestrian entry points and monitored access prevent unauthorised individuals from entering your site. We install gates, fencing, access-controlled entrances and integrated alerts for forced entry attempts.
We secure windows and ground-floor entry points
Ground-floor windows and external doors are the most common intruder access points. We secure vulnerable openings with reinforced hardware, locks, sensors and monitoring so that unauthorised entry is detected and prevented.
24/7 Intruder alarm monitoring
Your school is most vulnerable after hours. Our monitored intruder alarm systems alert you and the monitoring centre immediately if a break-in is attempted – providing protection during evenings, weekends and holidays when the site is empty.
Compatible Systems
Paxton Net2
A proven, network-based access control system with built-in lockdown functionality for instant site security.
Paxton10
Combines access control and video management, offering one-click lockdown and complete visibility for your site.
SALTO
Advanced wireless access control for schools, ideal for flexible door management and integration.
TDSI
Scalable access control and building security platform that can operate alongside lockdown-enabled systems.
Visitor Management
A modern visitor-management system ensures that everyone entering the school is logged, checked and issued a temporary pass or badge – so you always know who is on site. It prevents unauthorised access, keeps accurate digital records and provides a live roll-call for all staff, pupils and visitors – especially useful during lockdowns.
Have any questions?
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Is this right for my school?
Our lockdown systems are built for every type of education setting – from primary and secondary schools to colleges and sixth forms, and through to universities. Whether you’re securing a single building or a larger multi-building site, the system scales easily and integrates with your existing access control and alarm setup.
What happens next?
Before we install any lockdown or access-control system, we carry out a full on-site survey to check your school’s security landscape. From perimeter fences and gates to doors, windows and potential weak spots, we assess entry and exit points, external access routes and much more!
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