Groundcare

References

What clients put in writing

Two written references from school estates managers, quoted word for word. Nothing edited, nothing invented, and the originals are available on request.

The transformation

From tired and neglected to transformed

One school field over one summer, photographed by the crew on the job.

An overgrown school field before clearance, grass waist high
Before
The same school field cleared and mown with a neat path cut through
After

A primary school field in the North West, cleared and brought back into use over one summer.

Word for word

Both references in full

An Aldridge Community Academy, Darwen

Darwen Vale High School

When JG took this site on at the start of 2025, the grounds were, in the school's own words, tired and neglected. A year of planned care later, the estates team calls the transformation remarkable.

  • Year-round pitch and lawn care
  • Hedge trimming and weed control
  • Whole-site tidiness on every visit
  • Fencing projects
  • Pitch and court marking

“When we first engaged their services, our school grounds were looking tired and neglected. From our initial meetings with Mike and Mark, we felt confident in their ability to deliver the high standard we were seeking. They assured us that improvements would be made over time, and they have certainly delivered on that promise.”

“Since then, the transformation has been remarkable. The team is consistently reliable, professional, and takes great pride in maintaining our outdoor spaces to an exceptional standard.”

Mick Leigh, Estates Cluster Supervisor (North West), Darwen Vale High School · November 2025

Multi-academy trust, northern portfolio

Aldridge Education

JG maintains grounds across all of Aldridge Education's northern school sites: one contractor, one standard, every site presented well through the year.

  • Grounds maintenance across a multi-site portfolio
  • Consistent standard on every site
  • Prompt, proactive communication with estates teams
  • Flexible working around each school's operations

“Communication has been a particular strength, with JG Groundcare responding promptly to requests, addressing issues proactively, and maintaining a collaborative approach with site teams and management.”

“Based on our experience, I would have no hesitation in recommending JG Groundcare for grounds maintenance and associated landscaping services.”

Rob Daniels, Regional Estates Manager, Aldridge Education · 2025

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