Unlocking School Sports Facilities | Success Stories

This edition of our newsletter highlights the importance of schools in providing sports facilities for community use, with schools accounting for a significant 39% of these venues. Opening up these facilities is crucial in promoting physical activity and generating vital revenue for schools.

We are thrilled to share the inspiring success stories of a multi-academy trust and an academy school that have recently achieved outstanding results through their lettings.

Additionally, we are excited to present our most recent blogs: 8 Key Factors for Schools Embracing a Digital Booking System?and Exploring 3 Effective Management Strategies for School Lettings.?These resources are designed to guide schools towards successfully opening their facilities. Lastly, don't miss out on our invaluable guide for those seeking to upgrade their synthetic surface pitches, courtesy of Blakedown Sport & Play Ltd .

Haberdashers' Academies Trust South increase bookings by 37%

Haberdashers’ Academies Trust South is a multi-academy trust consisting of four secondary and five primary schools in South London and Kent. In September 2022, they partnered with Bookteq, by Playfinder, to enhance their school lettings management. Over the last 18 months of using Bookteq and Playfinder, they achieved the following:

?? Generated over ￡200,000 of revenue

?? Increased bookings by 37%

??? Playfinder generated over ￡10,000 of additional revenue

?? Reduced admin for school lettings staff

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Read the full case study here.

Beaumont School increase revenue by 166%

Beaumont School formed a partnership with School Enterprises, one of Bookteq’s Fully-Managed providers, in September 2019. Since then, the school has experienced the following:

?? A 166% increased in revenue

?? ￡160,000 of revenue in the last year

?? Alleviated all stress from school staff

??? Support to develop a new pitch

?? increased local community engagement

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Read the full case study here.

Latest blogs

8 Considerations for Schools Adopting a Digital Booking System

The adoption of a digital booking system for sports facilities and space hire represents a pivotal step towards efficiency and revenue optimisation for schools and MATs.? Keep reading.

3 Management options to consider when hiring out school facilities

This blog examines three distinct management options – Software Only, Bookings Management, and Fully Managed – shedding light on their benefits and the scenarios where they shine brightest. Keep reading.

Guide: Resurfacing a Sports Pitch

Blakedown Sport & Play Ltd has compiled a comprehensive list of factors to consider when resurfacing your pitch. Discover all the essential insights here. Keep reading.