How The Leys School Reduced Heating Waste and Renewed for a Further 3 Years
INTRO
The Leys School partnered with Energenie Solutions to gain greater visibility and control over heating across its estate. Following a successful three-year deployment, the school has renewed its contract for a further three years—reflecting the continued value delivered through improved efficiency and operational control.
THE CHALLENGE
Like many schools, The Leys faced a number of common challenges:
Limited visibility of heating performance across buildings
Heating systems running outside of occupied hours
Difficulty aligning heating with the school timetable
Inefficient use of energy across different spaces
Without detailed data, these inefficiencies were difficult to identify and resolve.
THE SOLUTION
Energenie Solutions deployed its smart heating optimisation system across the estate.
A total of 967 smart radiator valves were installed—making this one of the largest school deployments of its kind.
Non-Intrusive Installation
The system was installed without disruption to the school’s day-to-day operations, avoiding the need for major infrastructure changes.
Timetable-Aligned Heating Control
Heating schedules were aligned to the school’s working timetable, ensuring energy was only used when spaces were occupied.
Real-Time Visibility
The school gained clear insight into how heating was being used across buildings, enabling better decision-making.
THE RESULTS
Following implementation, The Leys School achieved:
Improved control over heating across the estate
Reduction in unnecessary out-of-hours heating
Better alignment between heating usage and occupancy
Increased visibility for facilities and estates teams
This allowed the school to move from reactive management to proactive optimisation.
WHY THE SCHOOL RENEWED
After the initial three-year contract, The Leys School chose to renew for a further three years.
This decision was driven by:
Continued value from energy optimisation
Ongoing visibility and control across buildings
Confidence in long-term performance improvements
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR OTHER SCHOOLS
This case demonstrates how schools can:
Implement large-scale solutions without disruption
Quickly identify and reduce heating inefficiencies
Align energy usage with real-world occupancy
Deliver sustained value over multiple years
The Facts
967
Smart radiator valves installed
6 Years
Total contract duration (3 + 3 renewal)
Non-intrusive
Installation approach
