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Full Turn-Key Design Technology Lab for Lichfield Cathedral School

Having previously worked with Lichfield Cathedral School on various furniture projects, including science labs and a music technology space, Witley Jones Furniture was approached in… Read more
What are the risks of leaving a School Furniture order late?

Planning and managing school furniture orders are crucial for ensuring a smooth start to the academic year. However, leaving your order until the last minute… Read more
Successful Delivery of Boarding Accommodation Furniture for Wrekin College

In the summer of 2024, Witley Jones Furniture successfully delivered a bespoke Boarding House refurbishment project for Wrekin College’s Bayley House, the Boys’ Day and… Read more
Alleviate supply chain risks by ordering School Furniture early

Planning and designing large scale school furniture projects as early as possible provides a whole host of benefits, but furniture is often one of the… Read more
What are the benefits of completing School furniture projects outside of Summer holidays?

Delivering large-scale refurbishment and school furniture projects outside the traditional summer holidays offers numerous benefits for schools, enhancing both efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Effective Project Management… Read more
Manufacturing School Furniture: A Comprehensive Project Timeline

At the heart of manufacturing bespoke school furniture lies our project management and production process, designed to ensure schools meet their refurbishment and renovation deadlines… Read more
Dave Manser Appointed Director at Witley Jones Furniture

Witley Jones are proud to announce the appointment of Dave Manser as Director. With over 16 years of dedicated service to the company, Dave’s journey… Read more
Witley Jones exhibiting at BSA and ISBA Conferences 2024

We are delighted to announce we will be showcasing our furniture at the upcoming Boarding Schools’ Association and Independent Schools’ Bursars Association conferences, offering schools… Read more
Witley Jones continue long-term working relationship with Shrewsbury School

Last summer, Witley Jones collaborated with Shrewsbury School on a comprehensive range of bespoke fitted furniture projects across the school’s estate, including over 100 bespoke… Read more
Witley Jones Invest in Cutting Edge 3D Drawing Software

As part of Witley Jones’ investment in continuously improving our design and manufacturing capabilities, we have adopted state-of-the-art 3D drawing and design software, Vortek. This… Read more
Celebrating Long-Serving Staff at Witley Jones Furniture

At Witley Jones Furniture, we take pride in not only manufacturing high-quality bespoke school furniture but also creating a welcoming work environment that values and… Read more
Apprentice Molly Phillips joins Witley Jones Full Time

We are delighted to welcome Molly Phillips to the Witley Jones Furniture team in a full time Accounts Administrator role, following the successful completion of… Read more
What are the benefits of ordering your School furniture early for Summer 2024?

With the new year upon us, schools will already be considering ordering school furniture as planning for construction, refurbishment and renovation projects for Summer 2024… Read more
Creating engaging Food Technology spaces for Clifton College, Bristol

During the late Summer of 2023, Witley Jones Furniture was asked by Clifton College for assistance in designing and repurposing a first-floor room in the… Read more
What Materials are best for School Science Laboratory Worktops and Benches?

Selecting the right materials for school science laboratory worktops and benches is crucial, as they serve as the foundation for delivering a learning experience in… Read more
Witley Jones Renew Commitment to The Tree Council

Witley Jones Furniture is delighted to continue our support of The Tree Council as a Seed Funder Sponsor, which reaffirms our dedication to environmental sustainability… Read more
St Helen’s School invest in a dedicated STEM Centre

St Helen’s School, Northwood, have recently invested in a dedicated STEM Centre, inviting Witley Jones to design, manufacture, and install a range of fitted and… Read more
Witley Jones sponsor Kidderminster Lions U7 Youth

Witley Jones are delighted to announce that we are front-of-shirt sponsors for local grassroots football side Kidderminster Lions U7 Youth. We wish the team all… Read more
110 Bespoke Teaching Walls installed at Phoenix Collegiate

Phoenix Collegiate, a secondary school in West Bromwich, partnered with Witley Jones to design and manufacture 110 bespoke teaching walls which were installed during term… Read more
How do you design a school science laboratory?

Designing a school science laboratory requires a collaborative approach, involving stakeholders to create a safe, engaging, and practical space. As well as the functionality and… Read more
Little Harrowden Community Primary School introduce Teaching Walls to the Classroom

In October 2022, we were delighted to be invited to return to Little Harrowden Community Primary School to design, manufacture and install two teaching walls… Read more
King Edward’s School, Bath install 5 Science Laboratories

Witley Jones recently completed the installation of five new science laboratories, two prep rooms and an office at King Edward’s School (KES), Bath. With a… Read more
New Science Lab support’s introduction of new curriculum at Teikyo School UK

During the Summer of 2022, we were delighted to successfully complete the design, manufacture and installation of a new Science Laboratory at Teikyo School UK,… Read more
Does your boarding accommodation furniture meet the new National Minimum Standards for Boarding?

As of September 2022, the Department for Education issued new National Minimum Standards for Boarding with a focus on creating a homely and welcoming environment… Read more