How we improve the security of education buildings and people
Established in 1980, we are a leading security company working with privately owned and state-owned educational premises across the South East of England. Our 24/7 specialist service is renowned in the local area for reliability and the safeguarding of properties. Our offices are in Central London and Hertfordshire so that we have a local base for surrounding schools.
Through our prominent, marked vehicles, we provide patrols based on your preferred intervals, together with options on static guard services to schools, colleges, and councils. Additionally, our team are set up with enhanced vetting allowing them to be on school premises regardless if children are onsite or not.
Our school security services include:
- Site and or truancy patrols
- Body mounted CCTV
- Night vision scanning
- SIA accredited security guards
Our reviews speak for themselves
Over 500 customers use us
Across London, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire & Essex.
Our Educational Security Approach
We understand the security challenges facing educational establishments and provide comprehensive protection that ensures:
- Student and staff safety
- Asset protection
- Premises security
- Regulatory compliance
We know that schools and colleges can face long vacant periods during school holidays and after-school hours, which is why our 24/7 security patrols and responses are key. Taking care of valuable educational property such as IT suites and libraries as well as protection against incidences of vandalism we know is crucial for students and staff to be able to continue their work.
We can assist with school events for the safety staff, pupils, facilities and the general public with our guards and car parking assistance. Our expert security personnel have enhanced checks to meet the needs of educational environments.
As head of a school or chancellor of a college, you will have peace of mind knowing that any building alarms or lockouts will be swiftly dealt with by our team.
Our School Security Services include:
- Security Officers
- Mobile Security Patrols & Guards
- Vacant Property Security
- Keyholding & Alarm Response
- CCTV Security Monitoring

Security Assessments - Services Tailored for Educational Environments
We offer security assessments and planning to minimise risks to your school with thorough risk evaluations, bespoke security strategies and vulnerability identification and mitigation.
Our professional commercial security offers are highly trained, checked and receive specialist training in educational protocols. With a discrete and professional presence, students and staff feel reassured by our team.
We use technology such as CCTV monitoring systems, access control mechanisms, intrusion detection technologies and real-time reporting capabilities.

Why Choose Apollo Security Division?
We have proven expertise over decade with professional credentials and cost-effective options for schools with council implemented budgets.
- A team set up with enhanced vetting to be on school premises
- Extensive experience in educational security
- Understanding of sector-specific security issues
- Compliance with the latest safeguarding regulations
- Fully licensed security providers
- Accredited by leading security associations
- Commitment to continuous professional development
- Flexible service packages
- Scalable security approaches
- Transparent pricing structures

Book your free security service survey today
We provide more than security; we deliver peace of mind. Our approach ensures safe, secure learning environments where students can thrive and educational staff can focus on teaching.
Contact us today for a comprehensive security consultation tailored to your educational institution's requirements.
How we work
Request one of our team contact you to learn more about our commercial security services.
Stage 1
Simply complete our form
Stage 2
A member of Apollo Security Division from your chosen office will contact you to discuss your requirements and perform a complimentary site survey.
Stage 3
Confirm the level of your security package and determine your contract length and invoicing details with you.
Stage 4
Finally pick your start date and relish in peace of mind provided by Apollo Security Division’s Security Services.
What School Security Companies are there in London?
As a leading security company in London, we understand the importance of protecting educational facilities. There are numerous school security companies working across the capital that offer protection services.
Each company offers a different approach to safeguarding students, staff and school premises. When selecting a security company schools should look for experience, local knowledge and up-to-date protection strategies. It is vital to choose wisely as your student, staff and building safety depend on it.
How can I protect my school in London?
At Apollo Security Division we understand the importance of safeguarding educational institutions across London. School security should focus on multiple layers of protection:
- Access Control - Install electronic entry systems, implement visitor management and use ID badges for staff and students.
- Surveillance - Fit CCTV cameras, monitor entrances and corridors and use digital recording systems.
- Professional Security Officers – Arrange trained guards on-site, organise regular patrols and plan for quick responses to incidents.
- Technological Solutions – Install alarms, ensure perimeter monitoring and attain real-time threat detection systems.
- Emergency Response - Create safety procedures, organise regular staff and student security training and coordinate with local Metropolitan Police.