Independent Net Capacity Analysis for Schools

Independent Net Capacity Analysis for Schools

Effective management of a school’s net capacity is essential for accommodating student needs and ensuring compliance with classroom size regulations in the UK. A net capacity assessment provides a detailed evaluation of how many pupil places a school can offer, focusing on every usable space within the premises.

Assessing the Net Capacity of Schools

Assessing schools’ net capacity involves measuring all educational spaces, capturing dimensions, and defining their uses according to Department for Education (DfE) category codes. This assessment ensures a clear understanding of how many pupils can be accommodated while also setting a planned admission number (PAN) that reflects community needs.

All Net Capacity data can be integrated into our comprehensive dashboard, consolidating all your school information into a single ‘School on a Page’ view.

Evaluating Room Capacity for Accurate Planning

We thoroughly evaluate each room, including classrooms, to determine capacity in line with UK classroom size regulations. By calculating the net area (total usable space) and assigning workplaces to each room type, we establish an accurate admission number to guide future planning.

Our services enable schools and trusts to consolidate all their building data into a single dashboard, including condition survey data. We provide detailed floor plans and comprehensive school capacity reports to inform your planning processes.

For a deeper understanding of the net capacity assessment programme, including its benefits and challenges, visit our blog on the pros and cons of the net capacity programme.

Discover how our net capacity assessment can support your school’s future: