Cut noise and reverberation to create calmer, clearer classrooms, halls and SEND spaces.
From acoustic wall and ceiling panels to Safe Space pods and full fit-outs, Simple Acoustics delivers acoustic treatment for schools that supports SEND, wellbeing and inclusive learning — in line with BB93.
Classrooms and halls are full of hard, reflective surfaces that cause sound to echo and build up. The result is excessive background noise and reverberation that makes speech harder to follow, raises stress and disrupts concentration — an effect felt most keenly by pupils with additional needs.
Acoustic treatment for schools introduces sound-absorbing materials that bring this under control. By reducing reverberation and controlling noise, we help create environments where speech is clearer, pupils can focus, and staff no longer have to raise their voices to be heard.
Poor acoustics create barriers to learning. Effective treatment improves:
The Department for Education’s BB93 guidance notes that “pupils with special educational needs are generally even more sensitive to the acoustic environment than others.”
A tailored mix of treatments to suit every space and budget.
High-performance absorbers that cut reverberation and make speech clearer in classrooms and busy rooms.
Suspended absorbers for halls, atriums and hard-ceilinged spaces where wall area is limited.
Safe Space and Calm Corner pods that create quiet, sensory-friendly retreats within any room.
Learn more ›Whole-space acoustic treatment for halls, dining areas, corridors and stairwells.
We assess each space and identify the sources of noise and reverberation.
We recommend the right treatment, colours and finishes for performance and aesthetics.
Fitted with minimal disruption — typically during school holidays.
Clearer speech, calmer spaces and improved comfort for pupils and staff.
Acoustic treatment for schools is the use of sound-absorbing materials — such as wall panels, ceiling rafts, baffles and acoustic pods — to reduce excessive noise and reverberation. The goal is to make speech clearer and create calmer, more comfortable learning environments.
Hard surfaces in classrooms and halls cause sound to echo, raising background noise and making speech harder to understand. Poor acoustics affect concentration, communication and wellbeing — particularly for pupils with SEND. Treatment brings reverberation under control so everyone can hear and focus.
Yes. Building Bulletin 93 (BB93) sets acoustic performance standards for schools in England. Our treatments are designed to reduce reverberation times and improve speech intelligibility in line with BB93 guidance.
Pupils with autism, ADHD, hearing impairments and sensory processing needs are especially sensitive to their acoustic environment. Reducing noise and echo lowers sensory overload, supports regulation and improves access to learning.
Classrooms, halls, dining areas, corridors, stairwells and SEND provision typically benefit most — anywhere with hard surfaces, high occupancy or multi-use activity.
No. Installations are planned around the school calendar and are usually completed during holidays or quieter periods to minimise disruption to lessons.
In many cases, yes. Schools have funded acoustic projects through SEN grants and the Inclusive Mainstream Fund (IMF). We can help you understand how acoustics align with available funding.
Book a free acoustic survey. We will assess your spaces, recommend the most effective treatment and provide a no-obligation quote.
A portable acoustic pod, funded by the Guernsey Deaf Children's Society, gives children with hearing loss a quiet, sensory-friendly space for one-to-one learning at Little Buttons Preschool.
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Simple Acoustics transformed a purpose-built school for autistic pupils into a calmer, regulation-friendly environment — treating all 13 classrooms, hallways, stairwells and the hall.
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A comprehensive acoustic programme across the Atrium, hallways, stairwells and classrooms made lessons and social spaces genuinely accessible for Deaf students.
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