CASE STUDY
Delivering a Modern School Dining Environment
Barnsley Academy approached OSI to support the refurbishment of their school canteen, with the aim of creating a brighter and more student-friendly dining environment.
The project focused on introducing durable, practical furniture solutions capable of supporting everyday school use while helping modernise the overall look and feel of the space.
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Client
Barnsley Academy
Sector
Secondary Education
Services
FF&E Supply & Installation
Areas Completed
Furniture Supply & Installation
Project Type
Canteen Refurbishment
Location
Barnsley
DINING SPACE REFRESH
Creating a More Vibrant Student Dining Environment
Barnsley Academy wanted to introduce more colour and energy into the canteen while maintaining a practical and durable solution suitable for busy school use.
The refurbishment focused on creating a welcoming space where students could comfortably dine, socialise and recharge throughout the school day.
PARC INDOOR BENCH SEATING
Durable & Space-Efficient Dining Furniture
To support the refurbishment, OSI supplied and installed Parc Indoor bench complete sets featuring bold blue seating paired with white frames.
The bench-style seating provides a practical and space-efficient solution that helps maximise seating capacity while maintaining a clean and visually modern aesthetic throughout the dining space.
Selected for durability and ease of maintenance, the furniture is designed to withstand the demands of everyday school dining environments.
PRODUCTS & SOLUTIONS USED
Furniture & Solutions Delivered Throughout The Project
The Barnsley Academy refurbishment featured durable dining furniture solutions designed to improve flexibility, maximise seating capacity and create a more engaging student dining environment.
PROJECT OUTCOME
Delivering a Bright, Modern Dining Space
The completed refurbishment transformed the canteen into a brighter and more engaging environment designed to support both functionality and student wellbeing.
By combining durable dining furniture with bold colour choices and efficient layouts, the finished space now provides Barnsley Academy with a welcoming and practical dining area suitable for everyday school use.
Spaces Refreshed
Dining & Social Spaces
Project Services
Supply • Delivery • Installation
Sector
Secondary Education
Solutions Delivered
Dining Furniture • Bench Seating
Feedback From Barnsley Academy
“OSI not only has a great selection of high quality furniture but also has a great team happy to help you create the finish you desire.
Anything from large scale projects to singular items, all orders are accommodated with speed and precision.
I am happy to have Tom & OSI as our lead supplier for my cluster.”
— Gavin Gilmour
Facilities & Projects Officer
Why Schools Choose OSI
OSI supports schools, academies and education providers with furniture supply, installation and refurbishment services tailored to live educational environments.
From classroom upgrades through to complete FF&E projects, our team manages projects from planning through to final installation, helping ensure spaces are practical, durable and ready for long-term educational use.
- Furniture Supply & Installation
- Education Refurbishment Projects
- Live School Environment Experience
- End-to-End Project Coordination
- High-Quality Educational Furniture
- Professional Installation Teams
Planning a School Dining Space Refurbishment?
Whether you’re refreshing a school canteen, dining hall or social space, OSI can help deliver durable and visually modern furniture solutions tailored to your environment.