Case Study: Orchards Junior School – Full Sports Facility 4G MUGA Install, Worthing
- Absolute Play
- Feb 28
- 2 min read
📌 Project snapshot
Sector: Education
Age range served: KS2
Key project drivers: Redevelop the school’s sports facilities to create a high-quality, all-weather environment that supports PE lessons, competitive sport and everyday active play, while delivering long-term durability and versatility.
Equipment type: Multi Use Games Area with rebound fencing and integrated goals.
Surfacing: Free-draining sports tarmac surface and 4G artificial sports turf
Budget: £150k+
Project summary - 4G MUGA Install
Absolute Play recently completed a full sports facility redevelopment at Orchards Junior School, transforming the outdoor area into a vibrant and professional sports hub.
The project combined a new sports tarmac court with a fully enclosed 4G Multi Use Games Area, delivering a versatile and durable space designed for year-round use.
The brief
The school wanted to modernise their sports facilities and create a space that could support a wide range of physical activities.
Key priorities included:
Installing an all-weather sports surface
Providing clear markings for multiple sports
Creating a secure and enclosed MUGA
Delivering a professional-quality finish
Ensuring long-term durability and low maintenance
The aim was to create a space suitable for both PE lessons and recreational use with this 4G MUGA install.
Our solution
Our solution focused on delivering a complete sports facility upgrade that provides multiple activity zones within a cohesive design. The installation included a new sports tarmac surface with thermoplastic markings and a fully enclosed 4G Multi Use Games Area.
Key features
Free-draining sports tarmac court
Bright thermoplastic sports markings
Fully enclosed MUGA facility
Integrated football goal ends
High-performance 4G artificial turf surface
This combination provides excellent flexibility for different sports and activities.
Design approach:
The design was developed to maximise usability while creating a professional and visually impressive sports facility.
The sports tarmac surface provides a durable multi-use area, while the enclosed 4G MUGA creates a dedicated space for football and active play.
The layout ensures clear separation of activity zones while maintaining a cohesive overall design.
Materials & surfacing
A free-draining sports tarmac surface was installed to provide a durable and reliable multi-sports base.
This was complemented by a 4G artificial sports turf surface, offering:
Excellent durability
All-weather usability
Low maintenance requirements
Professional sports performance
The MUGA was enclosed with a rebound fencing system incorporating integrated goals.
Installation
The project included full preparation of the site, installation of new sports surfacing and construction of the MUGA facility.
Thermoplastic markings were applied to complete the sports areas.
The works were delivered efficiently, transforming the school’s sports provision.
The outcome
The completed project has created a professional-quality sports facility that will serve pupils for many years to come.
The versatile layout supports PE lessons, sports activities and general active play, ensuring the space is used throughout the year.
This redevelopment has delivered a vibrant and engaging sports environment for the whole school community.
Looking to create something similar?
A well-designed sports facility can completely transform outdoor provision.
If you're planning to upgrade your sports facilities, our team would be happy to help design the right solution.
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