Lettings at Watling Academy
The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to opening up the facilities at Watling Academy for external lettings, in order to support and develop the Academy’s position at the heart of its local community.
We have facilities to enable us to host a wide range of events and clubs, run by groups and individuals from across the Milton Keynes community.
Opening Hours
Our state-of-the-art Sports facilities are available to hire to local community groups and businesses outside of school hours. Our current operating hours are from 5.45pm to 9.00pm, Monday to Friday, and 8:00am to 4:00pm on Saturdays.
Current Hirers
We currently hire out our facilities to a diverse range of users, including sports clubs, fitness teachers, dance teachers, football teams, Korfball, volleyball and the local Scout Group.
Facilities Available
3G Pitch
Our 3G pitch is available for ad hoc and regular hire. We are also able to provide flood lighting, so the pitch can be used year-round. The full-size pitch can be divided into three cross pitches, for smaller team matches and training.
For availability please click on the link below:
Sports Hall
Our sports hall (686.6m2) comes equipped with markings suitable for multiple sports, as well as cricket nets, motorised basketball hoops, indoor netball posts, badminton posts, and benches available for hirers to use.
For availability please click on the link below:
Dance Studios
We have two dance studios (151.4m2) available for hire, both equipped with mirrored walls, ballet barres and sprung floors.
Ideal for use for dance and fitness classes, these spaces have a maximum capacity of 100 people.
For availability please click on the link below:
MUGA Courts
We have 8 MUGA courts available for hire, suitable for basketball, netball, tennis, and other sports. Hire rates may apply for the use of basketball posts, netball posts or tennis nets, where required. Floodlighting is available to support year-round use.
For availability please click on the link below:
Changing Rooms
All hirers of our sports facilities have access to the changing rooms on site, if required. Current hirers have commented that this modern facility rivals that of many gyms!
Current Hire Rates
As of 1st September 2024, our facilities rates are as follows:
| Area | Rate per hour |
|---|---|
| 3G Pitch (Full pitch only) | £135 |
| Sports Hall | £55 |
| Dance Studio | £25 |
| MUGA Courts | £25 |
These rates are subject to annual review. Community users/charities may be eligible for a reduced rate – please contact us for further information.
All prospective hirers will need to accept our terms and conditions (available on request) and hold appropriate levels of insurance.
If you have any questions, or would like to view the facilities, please email lettings@watling.academy, and we will be happy to help you.
