Transforming Central Pendle Academy with refreshed school branding and signage.
Central Pendle Academy in Lancashire approached Signs Now following the school’s transition to academy status. The project included new branding across existing and new signage, directional wall and fence panels, a stand-off entrance logo and refreshed school minibus graphics.
Case Study
Academy branding refreshed across site
Central Pendle Academy in Lancashire required updated signage following its transition to academy status, with new branding needed across the school site.
The project included new and existing signage updates, helping the academy create a more consistent, professional and recognisable visual identity.
Signs Now supported the school with directional wall and fence panels, a stand-off entrance logo and refreshed graphics for the school minibus.
Project Snapshot
A refreshed signage package supporting academy status.
A coordinated branding and signage project for Central Pendle Academy, helping update the school’s identity across multiple touchpoints.
- New branding applied across existing and new signage
- Directional wall and fence panels supplied
- Stand-off entrance logo created for the academy
- School minibus graphics refreshed
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Refreshed branding across the academy site.
A coordinated signage project supporting Central Pendle Academy following its move to academy status.
The Challenge
Updating signage after academy status
Central Pendle Academy needed to update its school signage following its transition to academy status. The project required new branding to be applied across existing and new signage, helping create a clearer and more consistent visual identity across the site.
The Solution
A complete branding and signage refresh
Signs Now supplied a coordinated signage package including directional wall and fence panels, a stand-off entrance logo and refreshed school minibus graphics, giving the academy a more professional and recognisable presence.
The Results
A refreshed academy identity across signage and vehicles.
New academy branding was applied across both existing and new signage
Directional wall and fence panels helped improve clarity around the site
A stand-off entrance logo created a stronger and more professional arrival point
The school minibus graphics were refreshed to support the updated academy identity
Project Feedback
The Central Pendle Academy project brought together signage, branding and vehicle graphics to create a more consistent and professional identity across the school.
Central Pendle Academy
Academy branding and signage project, Lancashire
Great school signage is built on trust, consistency and long-term support.
This project shows the value of working with a signage partner who understands your school, your site and your brand over time. After more than 10 years of working with Wolverhampton Grammar School, Signs Now were trusted again to deliver clear, professional signage following the school’s rebrand.
- Long-standing relationship built over more than a decade
- External signage designed to support wayfinding and site navigation
- Professional installation completed with future phases already being considered
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External Wall Signs
Our external range of wall signs are fabricated from an aluminium-faced material which are supplied as Flat Signs or folded to form a Box Tray sign.
You can choose whatever graphics you want to appear on the sign and the sign can be made in a wide variety of sizes.
The signs can be used internally or externally.
Post & Panel
The Signs Now Post & Panel Range.
This is our most popular range for school customers.
The post and panel signs are easy to see – even above fences and hedges – and they can convey a welcoming good first impression for school visitors.
Monoliths
The Signs Now Monolith range creates an elegant and stunning look, either at a main entrance or around the school campus. it will create a great first impression for visitors to your school.
We have 2 options – the first being our MonoFlat which is a flat faced monolith, or our MonoCurve which is a curved-faced monolith.
Entrance Signs
As with any organisation a school needs a fascia sign to show who they are and where their main entrance is located.
The signs are generally made from our flat sign and box trays however can be also mixed with our individual wall lettering to create an impressive entrance.
Entrance signs are usually very bespoke to each school and so a site survey is recommended.
Display Lettering For Schools
This is an exciting and stylish range of signage.
Signs Now has the facility to cut a variety of materials (foamex, acrylic, metal) into the shape of letters & logos you require. We can paint these letters & logos to accommodate most colour requirements.
We can fix these letters to the wall of your school.
Internal Signs
Signs Now offer a comprehensives range of signs for school to use inside.
This includes signs on doors, signs suspended from the ceiling. signs on the corridor walls, signs in the school reception area, etc.
These signs can be used to provide warnings, safety advice, legal advice, directions, etc.
Wall Art for Schools
Wall Art is our latest and most exciting range of signage.
It is a way of covering the walls of a corridor in a school or in a classroom with images.
These can be images of activities within the school, school achievements, or even subjects relating to topics being taught in the school.
School Notice Boards
The Poster Case has been a regular part of schools and colleges for many years.
It is a useful and secure way of displaying information.
Your need to consider whether the poster case is to be located outdoor or indoor.
You also need to consider whether the poster case should be located on a wall or on posts
Fingerpost Signs
Fingerpost signs have long been used to provide clear directions – whether it be town centres, parks or around a school campus.
Signs Now offers a smart, durable system which allows for multi fingers per level.
Display Banners For Schools
Our printed nylon reinforced banners come with eyelets all round for fixing.
They can be made to any size and are digitally printed.
We believe the best results come from true collaboration. By working alongside designers, project managers, and contractors, we ensure every detail is considered and every project flows effortlessly.
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Over 20 years supplying signage to schools, colleges and academies across the UK.
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Design, survey, manufacture and installation — all handled under one roof.
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Every sign is tailored to your school’s brand, layout and environment.
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01 Book Your Appointment
Get in touch with us to discuss your school signage requirements and arrange the next step with our team.
02 Tell Us What You Need
We’ll talk through your goals, locations, branding, budget, and the type of signage you need for your site.
03 Site Visit & Survey
We can arrange a local site visit to assess your space properly, take measurements, and recommend the right solution.
04 Design & Recommendations
Our team creates a signage concept tailored to your school’s branding, layout, visibility, and practical requirements.
05 Proof Approval
You review the artwork and sign-off the final proof before anything moves into production.
06 Manufacture Begins
Once approved, your signage is manufactured to specification using quality materials built for daily school environments.
07 Professional Installation
Installation is arranged at a suitable time for your school, with work carried out safely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption.
08 Aftercare & Ongoing Support
We stay on hand for future updates, additional signage, and support as your school evolves over time.
What You Can Expect… and more!
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Full Service from Start to Finish
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Fast, Local Site Visits
A local specialist can visit your school within 24 hours to assess your needs in person.
Built for Quality & Durability
All permanent signage comes with a minimum 5-year guarantee for complete peace of mind
Safe, School-Ready Installation
All installation teams are DBS-checked and fully trained to work safely on school premises.
Truly Bespoke School Signage
Every school is different — signage is tailored to your brand, layout, and environment.
Nationwide Coverage, Personal Service
With full UK coverage and local experts, you get national strength with a personal touch.
Price Match Guarantee
We won’t be beaten on like-for-like quotes — quality signage at competitive prices.
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