Emmanuel Community School, Walthamstow

The Emmanuel Community School in Walthamstow is a new-build educational development designed to provide a modern, high-performing learning environment. The project was led by Kier Construction and received industry recognition as Winner of the 2025 Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) Award for Best Use of Flooring in Education, celebrating both the Supacord specification and its high-quality installation.

The school required a flooring solution that offered:

• Durability for high-footfall areas, including classrooms, corridors, and staircases
• Acoustic performance to support concentration
• Safety underfoot, particularly on stairs
• A cohesive, professional aesthetic throughout the building
• Ease of maintenance and cleaning
• Compliance with sustainability standards

To meet these needs, 700 m² of Supacord carpet tiles and 48 m² of Battleship entrance matting were installed by Westcotes Flooring, specialists in education and public-sector projects. Supacord tiles offered a Class 33 Heavy Contract rating, excellent acoustic properties, slip resistance, low maintenance, and BREEAM A+ certification, while Battleship matting enhanced durability and cleanliness at entry points.

Installation included full subfloor preparation to ensure long-term performance, integration of entrance matting, and precise coordination across two floors and staircases. The project successfully combined performance, safety, and aesthetic appeal, creating a durable, comfortable, and visually cohesive learning environment.

The award-winning outcome demonstrates Supacord’s suitability for demanding educational settings, reinforcing its reputation as a reliable, long-lasting, and sustainable flooring solution for schools and similar high-use environments.