Salto Systems campus access control system was chosen for the advanced security management at the school – a merger between two schools, Leeds Grammar and Leeds Girls’ High School.
The merger involves one school moving to the other school’s site, where capacity will increase from 1400 to more than 2000. Set for completion in September 2008, the school is not only becoming co-educational, it is also constructing several new buildings at its north Leeds site.
ASP, which specialises in working with schools, conducted an intense two month security review to ensure optimum security for both pupils and staff. ASP mapped out a range of integrated solutions with architects and developers.
Having evaluated the access control offerings from two other manufacturers, Salto’s XS4 campus access solution was chosen.
Said Richard Sumner, Director of ASP: “We looked at how existing security measures could be improved and new ones added. The existing buildings used a combination of mechanical locks, digi-pads and master keys. The problem with this arrangement was key control.
“If key security was breached due to the loss or theft of a key, the school was faced with the expense of having to change both the lock and key to ensure security was not compromised. To eliminate this we recommended moving to an electronic system and improving perimeter and access security, designing a highly secure and flexible access control system to meet all of their requirements.”
The XS4 can programme keys to allow access to specific rooms or areas for selected periods only with the doors locking at pre-specified times. This timed locking allows for automatic locking between lessons and the locks can also be linked to the Schools Information Management System database if required.
If key security is breached due to loss or theft, it can be instantly deleted from the system without the need to change locks.
Over 500 doors at the school are controlled by XS4, including five connected on-line doors at main entrance points as well as off-line smart card access control to each classroom.
Future expansion plans include integrating access control with cashless vending machines and time and attendance management.
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