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How Teaching Walls are Transforming Modern Learning Spaces
July 2025
Modern classrooms are evolving fast. With greater emphasis on adaptable layouts, integrated tech, and maximised floor space, educational environments now demand more from every square metre. And at the centre of this shift? The teaching wall.
For architects and contractors working in the education sector, teaching walls offer a smart, space-saving way to consolidate display, storage, and teacher-focused features into one high-performance system. But getting the specification right, and finding a reliable, experienced supplier can be a challenge – that’s where we come in!
BOYCO have been designing and manufacturing for the Education sector since 1962 so we sure know a thing or two about creating durable, functional pieces of furniture.
To help with your next education project, our team of experts have put together everything you need to know when considering teaching walls.
What is a Teaching Wall and Why are they so Effective?
A teaching wall is a modular furniture solution that typically includes:
• A central whiteboard or interactive screen area
• Storage units, (with options for doors, open shelving, and trays)
• Teacher-specific features such as lockable cupboards or AV integration
These systems are designed to create a focal point in the classroom, replacing cluttered board spaces and standalone storage with a cohesive, practical unit that supports both teaching and learning.
4 Reasons Contractors & Architects Choose Teaching Walls
1. Maximises Use of Space
In modern classroom design, every square foot counts. A teaching wall consolidates multiple functions into one wall-mounted unit, freeing up floor space for flexible learning zones, tables, or space for additional student storage such as lockers.
2. Reduces Installation Time
At BOYCO, our teaching walls are designed with ease of installation in mind. Pre-manufactured in our UK facility, they arrive on-site ready for swift installation, keeping schemes on track and minimising disruption on-site.
3. Fully Configurable to Design Specifications & Needs
No two classrooms or clients are the same. Whether you’re working on a new-build academy, an SEN setting, or a refurb of a traditional school, our teaching walls are configurable in:
• Widths and heights
• Finish options, (including durable, low-maintenance laminates)
• Tray quantities, AV cut-outs, and more
Our team works directly with contractors and architects and can also work closely with the School or end user to ensure seamless integration into your layouts.
4. Compliant & Futureproof
From fire safety and durability to anti-ligature options for SEN environments, our products are built to meet the demands of today’s education standards. We’re well-versed in DfE guidelines, BB103 space planning, and FF&E requirements.
Real-World Results: Trusted by Schools & Contractors Nationwide
We’ve supplied teaching walls for academies, community schools, and high-spec education campuses across the UK. For one recent Yorkshire-based academy project, we worked with the contractor to deliver 30+ fully bespoke teaching walls, ensuring consistent quality, on-time delivery, and snag-free installs.
“The quality of the teaching walls is excellent – very robust – and the teachers are very impressed with the design, the functionality and the storage. It’s a thumbs up from us. We’d definitely use the BOYCO range again”.
Hasib Hikmat, Business Manager, Olga Primary School
Top 3 Specification Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
After working on hundreds of school interiors, we’ve seen what works and what doesn’t. We spoke to our in-house design team who shared the top pitfalls that we help clients avoid:
- Incorrect whiteboard placement: we can advise on ideal positioning to avoid glare from natural light.
- Missed AV allowances: let us know what’s being wall-mounted so we can prepare the correct housing and cable routes.
- Over- or under-specifying trays: it’s easy to miscalculate- our team will help balance storage with budget and layout needs.
Why Choose BOYCO for Teaching Walls?
We’ve been working with the Education sector since 1962. Our experience with learning environments means that we understand the details that matter. From safeguarding and accessibility to modularity and long-term durability, we’ve got your covered.
✅ Made in Britain
✅ Robust construction for high-traffic use
✅ Easy to maintain and built to last
✅ Responsive team with layout and design expertise
Need our support?
Whether you’re delivering a phased refurb, a new-build school, or working through an FF&E package, we can help streamline your specification and deliver teaching walls that work for teachers, pupils, and project timelines.
Get in touch to talk to our team today.
