The belief that every child has the right to Believe, Achieve and Succeed sits at the heart of West Monmouth School’s ethos. To support this ambition, the school required a gym facility that matched their values. The space needed to be carefully designed and curated, not only to complement their already successful rugby programme, but also to enable the school to actively promote and improve the health and wellbeing of both students and staff.
Breathing new life into an old classroom
We worked closely with the PE Department to ensure the facility met their needs. The design and the selected equipment were carefully considered to meet day-to-day performance requirements and fit seamlessly into the area.
An old, unused classroom was selected for transformation, something we have delivered many times before. This gave us the opportunity to unlock the room’s full potential and repurpose it into a high-performance strength and conditioning suite. Following site visits and detailed discussions with the team, renders were produced to allow the PE Department to clearly visualise the final layout and understand how it would flow.
Key equipment highlights
A key highlight was the addition of three CX-35 KingsBox racks, which are exactly what the school needs to develop the type of training experience they want for their students. Each rack includes an integrated, custom-branded phenolic lifting platform. This and other bespoke elements added a distinctive finishing touch.
The facility was also kitted out with Concept 2 SkiErg, Rower and BikeErgs, which are proven, quality and versatile conditioning options for all gym facilities. Alongside, sandbags, soft plyo boxes, dedicated storage solutions, and a range of training accessories to support varied training and PE lessons.
Solid rubber flooring was installed throughout to prioritise student safety, protect equipment, and withstand the demands of a hard-working school gym environment. With daily use, high footfall, and a variety of class sizes, durability was essential to ensure long-term performance.
The impact this facility will have on both learner and staff well-being, as well as athletic development, is huge. We’re excited to see the positive effects it’ll have on everyone involved.” Connor Bragg, PE teacher
A space built for the future
The result is the transformation of an old classroom into a purposeful training environment built for long-term performance, designed to elevate PE through safe, effective training and to help shape the futures of its students. This project also demonstrates how any room or awkward space can be reimagined into a full, high-performance training suite, no matter how much space is available.
“A massive thank you for all of your support and dedication over the last 18-months in supporting us to get our brand-new strength and conditioning suite at West Mon. Thanks for the team’s hard work, time, and dedication you’ve put into installing our brand-new strength and conditioning suite over recent days. The transformation is incredible.
“If any schools are looking to improve their facilities, I couldn’t recommend Absolute Performance more. Their team is top-notch, and they’ve been amazing to work with.” Connor Bragg.
