School Toilets
School toilets for young children
Whether you’re looking to refurbish school toilets in a primary school, secondary school, nursery or college, we’re here to supply and fit the products you need. Alongside our wide range of toilets, we can also provide Urinals, Drinking Fountains, Wash Troughs, Soap Dispensers, and more, so your facilities have everything required to keep washrooms safe and hygienic.
We offer durable school toilets from leading brands such as Armitage Shanks, Twyford and RAK Ceramics. Our toilets can be purchased as single items or as a pack, including the matching toilet cistern and toilet seat. Toilet seats are often available in a variety of colours, including white, red, blue, black, and grey.
We recommend using a dedicated school toilet for children up to age 6. These toilets help to promote a child's independence and help keep toilet rooms clean, as children find it easier to reach and sit on the lower-height pans.
Our school toilets are available in either back-to-wall or close-coupled varieties. Back-to-wall children's toilets include a plastic concealed cistern that connects to the toilet pan via a flush pipe and should be used in conjunction with IPS Panels or where a service void exists. Close-coupled children's toilets include a ceramic cistern that sits on top of the toilet pan and should be used when no IPS panels or service void are present.
School toilet refurbishment and design
At Commercial Washrooms, we offer a full School Washroom Design and Installation Service. All toilet prices are displayed online; however, if you send through a site sketch detailing the layout of your school washroom, our sales team will be happy to provide a quote outlining our suggested specifications and trade prices.
Our school toilets are designed to complement many of the other products sold within the Commercial Washrooms website, including our Children’s Toilet Cubicles and Vanity Units.
Browse our Washroom Case Studies, which feature many of our toilets.
Many schools require a full School Toilet Refurbishment and Installation Service. Our project team is on hand to offer a full no-obligation quote.
If you have any questions about our products or washroom refurbishment services, please do get in touch.
Regulations for school toilets in the UK
The Department for Education guidelines for school toilets highlight that school toilet facilities should have:
- Separate toilet facilities for staff and students (aside from Disabled Toilets, which may be used by students, staff and visitors)
- Hand-washing facilities are located close to the toilets to encourage good hygiene
- Easily accessible toilets for all students
- Separate boys and girls toilets for students over the age of eight (except toilet cubicles designed for one user at a time)
- Adequate privacy, which also enables staff to monitor the toilet block
- Good ventilation and be well-lit
- Temperature-regulating devices fitted, which will prevent scalding (such as a TM3 mixer valve)
- Locking systems which are easy to operate
FAQs
How many toilets should a school have?
When pupils are under 5 years old, there should be 1 toilet and washbasin for every 10 pupils. For pupils aged between 5 and 11, there should be 1 toilet for every 20 pupils. For pupils aged 11 and over, there should be 1 toilet for every 20 pupils.
Student age
Number of toilets required
Number of washbasins required
Under age 5
1 for every 10 pupils
1 per toilet
5-11
1 for every 20 pupils
1 per toilet
Over age 11
1 for every 20 pupils
1 per toilet - if toilets are shared, less basins may be required
Toilet Heights for Schools
School toilets are available at a reduced height compared to standard toilet pans. Most adult toilets are manufactured with a rim height of 400mm, which is too high for young children aged 1-6 to use independently. 305mm and 355mm are the typical heights for children's toilets. The 305mm height is often used in Nurseries, and the 355mm option is used in primary school toilets.
Are unisex toilets legal in Schools?
Yes, unisex toilets are legal in schools; however, schools are required to provide separate toilets and washing facilities for pupils aged 8 and over. There are a number of benefits to having unisex toilet facilities in schools, including:
- They are more inclusive
- There are more open spaces, which can help to prevent bullying and vandalism
- They can be monitored more easily
How to clean School Toilets
Here at Commercial Washrooms, our school toilets are typically made from high-quality vitreous china, which is very easy to clean. You can clean school toilets with a sponge and toilet cleaning solution. You should also clean other surfaces, such as wash basins and taps, using disinfectant to prevent the spread of bacteria.
Find out more about school toilets in our blog
