Playground Markings At East Allington Primary School, South Hams, Devon

Nestled in the picturesque South Hams district of Devon, East Allington Primary School approached Rhino Play with a vision to transform their existing tarmac playground spaces into dynamic, engaging learning and play environments. Our team was delighted to be selected for this playground markings project, which has delivered real educational and recreational benefits to pupils of all ages across the school.

East Allington is a small village primary school at the heart of the South Hams community – exactly the kind of setting where a well-designed playground makes a genuine difference to daily school life. Working with the teaching staff from the outset, our team developed a scheme that would serve children across all year groups during both lesson time and free play.

Playground Marking Solutions For Enhanced Play Value

The brief was clear – maximise the play and learning potential of several underutilised tarmac areas whilst creating visually stimulating, durable installations capable of withstanding intensive daily use in all weather conditions. Our solution delivered a range of vibrant thermoplastic designs including:

• Number board game targets with concentric rainbow circles for mathematical play and target games
• Engaging number and letter games inspired pathways encouraging physical movement alongside learning
• Interactive hopscotch areas featuring bright, child-friendly designs for traditional play
• Educational number wheels and number grids with bold colours for counting and multiplication activities
• Stimulating sensory path designs with varied patterns for developmental coordination

Each element was thoughtfully created to support different developmental needs whilst transforming the visual appeal of the entire playground environment. The strategic placement of these markings throughout the school grounds ensures maximum usage during both structured lesson time and free play periods.

Premium Quality Materials & Expert Installation

At Rhino Play, we use only high-quality thermoplastic materials for our playground marking installations, ensuring excellent longevity and performance in school settings. Our UV-resistant thermoplastic compounds prevent colour fading even in direct sunlight, while MMA-enhanced formulations provide superior adhesion to tarmac surfaces. The skid-resistant textured finishes maintain safety even in wet conditions, meeting all British Standards compliance requirements for educational environments.

Our installation team worked closely with East Allington Primary to ensure minimal disruption to school operations. Beginning with a comprehensive site survey and design consultation with teaching staff, we prepared each surface carefully before applying the thermoplastic markings using specialist heating equipment – ensuring optimal adhesion and a clean, professional finish across all installed designs.