School grounds maintenance — CM Gardening Ltd
Schools & Academies

Grounds that tick every box.
At a price that makes sense.

SafeContractor and RoSPA accredited. DBS-checked operatives. Structured maintenance programmes built around the school calendar — trusted by nine schools across Wales and the South West.

SafeContractor
SafeContractor Approved
Meets school procurement H&S requirements
RoSPA
RoSPA Accredited
Recognised safety standards body
DBS Checked
DBS Checked
All operatives checked before site access
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Transparent Pricing
Fixed-price annual contracts, no surprises

Compliance sorted.
Grounds looked after.

We know what school business managers and headteachers need from a grounds contractor — because we've worked hard to understand it. You need someone who turns up, does the job properly, doesn't cause disruption, and hands you the paperwork you need without being asked.

That's what we deliver. Nine schools across Wales and the South West trust us with their grounds. Within our first year of trading we were shortlisted for a 52-school framework worth over £700,000 — which tells you the standard we operate to.

We're not the cheapest option on the market. But we're the one that won't let you down when Ofsted turns up or the governors do a site walk.

01
No compliance headaches
SafeContractor and RoSPA accreditation satisfies most school and academy procurement requirements without additional qualification rounds. We arrive with the paperwork ready.
02
DBS-checked as standard
Every operative working on a school site is DBS-checked before they set foot on the grounds. No exceptions, no workarounds.
03
Scheduled around the calendar
Maintenance programmes are planned around term dates, exams and school events. We know when not to be on site as well as when to be.
04
One person accountable
Your contract is managed directly. When you call, you get the person responsible for your site — not a customer services team or a rota.
05
Fixed-price annual contracts
Clear, upfront pricing with no hidden extras. Budget with confidence throughout the academic year.

A full grounds programme,
not just grass cutting.

01
Grass Cutting & Lawn Care
Regular scheduled grass cutting throughout the growing season, adjusted for weather and growth rate. Playing fields, planted areas and banks all included. We keep edges neat and remove clippings where required.
02
Hedge & Shrub Management
Seasonal hedge trimming and shrub maintenance to keep boundaries tidy and boundary lines clear. We check for nesting birds before any cutting takes place and work to Wildlife and Countryside Act guidelines.
03
Sports Pitch Marking
Line marking for football, rugby, netball and multi-use games areas. Carried out ahead of fixtures and refreshed as required throughout the season. We coordinate with PE staff to ensure pitches are ready when needed.
04
Seasonal & Reactive Maintenance
Leaf clearance in autumn, gritting paths and entrances in winter, litter picking and tidying ahead of inspection or events. We can respond quickly when something needs attention outside the scheduled programme.
05
Site Safety Inspections
Routine checks of planted areas, boundary fences and paths as part of each visit. We flag anything that needs attention and report it directly to your site manager or business manager before leaving site.
06
Waste & Clippings Removal
We remove and dispose of green waste as part of our service. Sites are left clean and tidy after every visit — no piles of clippings left for someone else to deal with.

The accreditations
you need us to have.

School procurement teams need contractors who arrive compliant — not ones who need chasing for documentation. Here's what we hold and what it means for your school.

SafeContractor Approved
SafeContractor Approved
Audited health and safety management. Accepted by most school and academy procurement frameworks without additional qualification.
RoSPA Member
RoSPA Member
Member of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. Recognised by governors, local authorities and Ofsted-adjacent inspection regimes.
DBS Checked
DBS Checked Operatives
All staff working on school sites hold a current DBS certificate. Certificates are available for inspection on request.
Grounds Management Association
GMA Member
Member of the Grounds Management Association — the professional body for sports turf and grounds management in the UK.
Schools we work with across Wales & the South West

The grounds always look well-maintained, the team are professional and polite, and we've never had to chase them. Exactly what a school needs from a grounds contractor.

School Business Manager — Bristol Primary School

Ready to talk about
your school grounds?

We offer a free site visit and no-obligation quote for all school enquiries. We'll walk the site with you, understand what's needed, and provide a clear fixed-price proposal within five working days.