QUORN HALL SCHOOL
Case Study – Acoustic Improvement for Specialist Educational Environments
THE CHALLENGE
Quorn Hall School is a specialist day school supporting students with social, emotional, and mental health needs, many of whom are also diagnosed with Autism and ADHD. Located close to a busy dual carriageway, the school was experiencing high levels of external traffic noise – a significant source of distress for its noise-sensitive students.
Internally, the building’s hard surfaces, such as plaster walls, hard floors, and high ceilings, caused excessive reverberation, making it difficult for both staff and pupils to communicate effectively. The combination of external noise and poor internal acoustics created a distracting environment that hindered focus, learning, and overall wellbeing.
OUR SOLUTION
Sound Control Services conducted a detailed on-site acoustic survey to assess the school’s specific needs. Following this, a comprehensive report and proposal were submitted to the school’s committee.
Our recommended solution involved installing Class A acoustic wall and ceiling panels, wrapped in a printed fabric selected by the school. This approach not only enhanced the visual appeal of the rooms but also effectively reduced reverberation times, creating calmer, more supportive spaces for learning and social interaction.
RESULTS & IMPACT
Over the course of two days, Sound Control Services installed 42 high-performance acoustic panels across several key areas, including classrooms and the dining room. The treatment reduced reverberation times to within the levels recommended by Building Bulletin 93 (BB93), ensuring compliance with acoustic standards for educational environments.
The transformation resulted in a noticeably quieter, more comfortable setting, greatly improving speech intelligibility and reducing student stress. The school was delighted with the quality of the panels and the professionalism of our installation team, noting that the finished result had a positive impact on both staff and pupils.
