Top School Outdoor Benches for your Students

Back to school has traditionally been a great time to look for items that make the lives of students and their parents easier. Similarly, schools also seek ways to enhance the school experience and improve quality without worrying too much about the expense or future maintenance obligations.

If you plan to change your school environment for the better, then installing school benches in the outdoor space is a great solution. It adds beauty and functional space to your facility.

The Charming Bench Company catalog has a variety of high-end commercial accessories and school furniture, such as swings, tables, chairs, patio, hammocks, home and garden accessories, and benches that can contribute to the benefits of the students and staff throughout the year in recess and lunch areas.

Before we suggest the best benches from our catalog, let's get into why it is essential and what you should consider when buying school benches for outdoor setup.

What difference does installing school benches outdoors make?

Outdoor classroom spaces have been used for centuries; however, a recent move towards outdoor classes has advanced the mindset of teachers seeking to connect with their students in a different way. The notion that the brain functions better in response to changing stimuli with a natural attraction to the outdoors makes teaching easier. Students enjoy the sights and catch some sunshine.

Suppose the weather is excellent and the infrastructure is in place. In that case, it's great to have the option to let the class out outdoors, allowing groups of students to work together, inspiring creativity and imagination.

By combining benches with tables, you can furnish your entire property with outdoor furniture using a budget-friendly plan and still trust the long-term durability of the furniture you choose.

Adding school benches and other outdoor school furniture increases the number of areas to sit and relax and encourages employees and students to use the beautiful outdoor space more often and with greater focus.

Students can become more social without worrying that they'll disrupt the classroom. If properly guided, outdoors can be an area that encourages inclusiveness and improve students' social abilities.

What should be considered when buying outdoor school benches?

Here are some tips to keep in mind before buying outdoor school benches.

Safety

The first and foremost priority is safety. An outdoor school bench, picnic furniture, or any outdoor learning bench set should be solid and durable. Consider the amount of use your bench will get and under what weather conditions it has to survive.

School sessions go in any weather, which means outdoor classroom furniture will be exposed to sun, rain, insects, and other things. For better sustainability, it's always best to buy things made of natural, recycled, or renewable materials. So, keep in mind these factors before you buy.

Maintenance

Maintenance is also very essential. So, when you buy your furniture, keep that in mind and learn how to take care of it.

Installation

This step is crucial when buying because you need to know beforehand whether the furnishings should be secured to the ground or attached to the wall.

Every product has a unique shape, design, and dimension. It's essential to know whether the size of the item you want to purchase will fit in the designated space.

Purpose

It helps if you focus on the reason for buying or adding school benches outdoors. Is it to add more sitting space? You can buy backless or back benches so students or staff can sit and relax or even promote buddy benches to improve students' social skills.

Is it to add more sitting space for lunch hours? Then buying benches with picnic tables is a better option. Or are you looking to add only aesthetic pieces? Any simple, colorful commercial bench can add beauty to a relaxing space.

The effectiveness of the idea behind the installation of school benches outdoors increases when you're using reliable, safe, and secure products like the ones we offer.

Here are our top recommendations for outdoor school benches after careful consideration:

1. Wood Octagon Table

The Octagon Picnic Table by LuxCraft is our top pick for outside school benches because it uses the finest stainless steel hardware and wood. In addition, the southern yellow pine makes these wooden benches durable and weatherproof.

The second fantastic feature of this wood bench is the design and shape. One table can seat eight students at a time, so installing even a small number of these wooden benches would support a large number of students. Similarly, the classic octagonal table is large enough for students to eat lunch or do work efficiently.

Pros

• Durable
• It has eight people seating capacity
• Comes with an umbrella hole
• Made from high-quality wood
• Lifetime residential warranty
• Five-year commercial warranty

Cons

• Requires some assembly

2. Western Red Cedar Square Walk-In Table

Our second pick for the best outdoor bench for schools is the Western Red Cedar Walk-In Table from A & L Furniture. We know you want to accommodate your students in the best way possible. The western red cedar table is an ideal option with four walk-in benches that seat eight adults.

This incredible piece of furniture is naturally resistant to insects, moisture, and decay. In other words, this table can withstand continuous exposure to the sun. As a result, you can install these in areas without shade or in the garden without worrying about maintenance.

It also comes with an optional umbrella hole that you can use to include an umbrella, allowing the students to do activities while also enjoying the shade when necessary.

Pros

• Seats up to 8 adults
• Insect, moisture, and decay-resistant
• One-year manufacturer warranty
• It comes in 9 different colors
• Made in the USA

Cons

• Non-returnable, except defective items

3. Lehigh Synthetic Wood Garden Bench

This Garden Bench from Highwood's Lehigh Collection is an appropriate option as an outside school bench. What makes it so good? This bench is eco-friendly and made from entirely recycled plastic and proprietary materials. Plus, it comes in a range of colors.

That's not all. The recycled plastic bench is also weatherproof, so you don’t have to worry about it cracking or getting damaged due to exposure. It is constructed with high-quality poly that makes it long-lasting, and you can use it as a buddy bench.

Pros

• It's eco-friendly, made from recycled plastic
• Made in the USA
• 12-year residential warranty
• Comes in two sizes; 4ft and 5ft
• Weatherproof

Cons

• Assembly is required
• No commercial warranty

4. Yellow Pine Picnic Table

This Yellow Pine Traditional Picnic Table from A &L Furniture is perfect for any school location. Amish craftsmen handcrafted it in Pennsylvania from southern yellow pine that guarantees durability. The table comes with two benches and has an A-frame structure made from solid knot-free wood, providing solid support, an essential as we all know students can sometimes be a little rough. So, don't worry about its longevity; we assure you, it's going to last a long time.

The best part is that it's available in 18 different colors. You can choose from this range to support your school's theme.

Pros

• Table with two benches
• Made in the USA
• FREE 2" umbrella hole (optional)
• It comes in 2 sizes: 4ft, 5ft
• Easy to assemble
• One-year manufacturer warranty
• It offers 18 different colors and shades

Cons

• Non-returnable, except defective items

5. Heritage Patio Backless Bench

Heritage Patio Backless Bench from Wildridge Poly Furniture is ideal for building sitting areas in school. However, you can place this beautiful bench at any outdoor location as it uses durable 316 marine-grade fasteners and HDPE resin.

One of the most attractive features of this bench is that it's eco-friendly and effortless to clean. In addition, this bench comes in 13 different colors, allowing you to choose a color that compliments the aesthetic of your school. And, it comes with a great deal of a 5-year manufacturer warranty; all you have to do is assemble the bench.

Pros

• Eco-friendly
• Low maintenance
• Simple to clean
• Made in the USA
• 20-Year residential warranty
• 5-Year commercial limited warranty
• It comes in 13 colors

Cons

• Requires assembly

Conclusion

These products are top quality, durable, safe, and weather resistant. They add value to the functionality of a school environment, and their cohesive look adds beauty. All these products are made in the USA and come with a warranty.