School & Educational
Cleaning Services
DBS checked, BICSc member cleaning for schools, academies, colleges and nurseries across South East England. ISO 9001, 14001 & 45001 certified. Safe, reliable, and built around your timetable.
Why it matters
Schools need more than a standard clean
Schools are high-traffic environments where hygiene directly affects pupil health, attendance, and wellbeing. A poorly maintained school — dirty washrooms, dusty classrooms, unhygienic kitchens — creates a poor learning environment and can contribute to the spread of illness.
For schools, the requirements go beyond a standard commercial clean. Staff must be DBS checked. Products must be safe for use around children. Cleaning must be scheduled around the school day. And the company must be able to demonstrate its quality and safety credentials to governors, local authorities, and Ofsted.
CQD has been cleaning schools across South East England since 2012. Our BICSc membership, DBS checked staff, and documented cleaning processes give schools the assurance they need — and the standard their pupils deserve.
Call for a free quoteSchool cleaning includes:
- Classroom cleaning — desks, chairs, floors, boards
- Corridor & stairwell vacuuming and mopping
- Washroom & toilet cleaning and sanitisation
- Staff room & kitchen cleaning
- Sports hall & changing room cleaning
- Reception & office area cleaning
- Bin emptying throughout all areas
- Holiday deep cleans available
Trusted by schools since 2012
High Wycombe · Oxford · Reading · London · and 16 more locations
Educational premises we clean
School cleaning — frequently asked questions
Are your school cleaning staff DBS checked?
Yes. Every member of our cleaning team holds a current DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check. This is a non-negotiable requirement for all CQD staff working in schools, nurseries, and educational settings.
When do you clean — during school hours or after?
Most school cleaning is carried out after school hours or early in the morning before pupils arrive. We work around your timetable to ensure cleaning never disrupts lessons or school activities.
Do you clean nurseries and early years settings?
Yes. We clean nurseries, pre-schools, and early years settings. Our teams understand the higher hygiene standards required in early years environments and use appropriate, safe cleaning products.
What areas of a school do you clean?
We clean all areas of school premises — classrooms, corridors, washrooms, staff rooms, kitchens, sports halls, reception areas, and outdoor hard surfaces. We can also carry out periodic deep cleans during school holidays.
Are your staff members of a professional cleaning body?
Yes. CQD Cleaning Services is a member of the British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) — the UK's leading professional body for the cleaning industry. All staff are DBS checked and reference verified before being placed on any school site.
School cleaning guides
Standards, checklists and advice for headteachers, bursars and facilities managers.
School Cleaning Standards — What Headteachers and Bursars Need to Know
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School Cleaning in Berkshire: What Headteachers and Bursars Need to Know
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What Is Commercial Cleaning? Everything Businesses Need to Know
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How to Choose a Commercial Cleaning Contractor: The Complete Guide for Thames Valley Businesses
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School cleaning across South East England
We cover 28 towns and cities across the Thames Valley and South East England. Click your location for a dedicated page.
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Tell us about your premises and we'll put together a tailored cleaning plan. No contracts, no obligation — we usually respond the same day, 7 days a week.
Phone
01494 911001
[email protected]
Based in
Kingsmead Business Park
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Office hours
Monday – Friday
8:00am – 6:00pm