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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The school is located off St Stephen's Hill, close to the University of Kent.
    From the North, exit the A2 onto the A2050 and head North.
    From the South, exit the A2 onto the A28 and head North.
    From the East or West exit the A28 onto Kingsmead Road and head North.
  • There is limited onsite parking available with no Blue Badge parking bays.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is approximately 40 metres from the school gate.
    The bus stop services routes 5, 21 and 22A.
  • For more information on bus routes please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Canterbury West.
  • Canterbury West Station is approximately 1.1 miles from The Archbishop's School.
    There is a direct service available to St Pancras International.
  • For more information on South Eastern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Canterbury West Station please click here (opens new tab).

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Parking (Parents and Visitors Car Park)

• The building does have its own parking facilities.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located off the left hand side of the access road, before the security gate.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • There is an additional car park for staff.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

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Outside Access (Security Gate - Pedestrians)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the access road footpath, just past the Parents and Visitors Car Park.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
• Comments View
  • There is an exit button at a height of 100cm (photograph 4).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located just off the staff car park.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located between the staff car park and the walkway leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located between the staff car park and the entrance.
  • There is/are 10 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) does/do not have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There are metal grids in front of the entrance.
  • The top half of the steps have a handrail on the right going down.

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Entrance (Entrance from Main Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the main building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the Humanities Block stairwell on the half landing between the ground and first floors.

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Getting Around (the Humanities Block)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the ground floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Room(s) (Ground Floor - Design Technology)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was the Design Technology classroom.
  • Design Technology is located on the ground floor of Humanities Block (Learning Support).
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • This room has a whiteboard.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 68cm.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
  • There is flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Room(s) (Ground Floor - Design Technology 2)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was the Design Technology 2 classroom.
  • Design Technology 2 is located on the ground floor of Humanities Block (Learning Support).
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • This room has a whiteboard.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 64cm and 79cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
  • There is flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Room(s) (Ground Floor - Learning Support Study/Social Room)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was the Learning Support Study/Social Room.
  • The Learning Support Study/Social Room is located on the ground floor of Humanities Block (Learning Support).
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • This room has a whiteboard.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 64cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Room(s) (Ground Floor - Learning Support Study Room)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was the Learning Support Study Room.
  • The Learning Support Study Room is located on the ground level of the Humanities Block (Learning Support).
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 64cm and 69cm.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Level)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of Humanities Block (Learning Support).
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 195cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 120cm from floor level.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 185cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Other Floors

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.
• The stairs are located just beyond the main entrance.
• The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
• The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The steps have a handrail on both sides.
• Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
• Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• Handrails are easy to grip.
• Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• There is a landing.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
• The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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• Other Information View
  • The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are classrooms.

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Room(s) (First Floor - History 1)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was History 1.
  • History 1 is located on the first floor of the Humanities Block.
  • History 2 is located opposite this classroom and has a similar layout.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 64cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a 2cm high square wooden threshold in the doorway.

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Room(s) (First Floor - Religious Studies 1)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was Religious Studies 1.
  • Religious Studies 1 is located on the first floor of the Humanities Block.
  • There is a similar classroom opposite this one.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a 2cm high square wooden threshold in the doorway.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor - Female Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
  • There is stepped access into the female toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a 2cm high square wooden threshold in the doorway.

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Room(s) (Second Floor - Geography 1)

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• Access View
  • The room surveyed was Geography 1.
  • Geography 1 is located on the second floor of the Humanities Block.
  • Geography 2, 3 and 4 are similar to Geography 1.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The height of the speaker's desk/table is 66cm.
  • The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • This room has a projector screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 64cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
  • There is flooring in corridors with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor - Male)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the second floor of the Humanities Block.
  • There is step-free access into the male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • There is a lowered urinal.
  • The height of the lowered urinal is 60cm.
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the lowered urinal.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
  • There is not a lowered wash basin.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides

• For more information on other areas around the school please use the links below.
• Archbishop's School - Main Building link (new tab) - click here
• Archbishop's School - 6th Form Building link (new tab) - click here
• Archbishop's School - MA Building (Maths) link (new tab) - click here
• Archbishop's School - MFL Building (Modern Foreign Languages) link (new tab) - click here
• Archbishop's School - Music Outbuilding link (new tab) - click here
• Archbishop's School - Science Outbuilding link (new tab) - click here
• Archbishop's School - West Block (English) link (new tab) - click here