The most colourful choice of trays anywhere
Every Gratnells tray has been developed using a special blend of ingredients, allowing us to create a unique range of calibrated colours that are continuously checked by our colour experts.
“The red you buy today can be matched to a red you buy in five years.”
The toughest trays on the market
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STANDARD range
4 heights
40 colours
Gratnells Standard range has been specially designed to fit seamlessly into all standard educational furniture, up to a depth of 500mm. The trays can independently stack or nest.
COMPACT range
Gratnells Compact range has been specially designed to fit furniture up to a depth of 400mm where space may be at a premium. They come in 3 heights - shallow, deep and jumbo.
3 heights 15
Jumbo Tray
Extra-deep Tray
Deep Tray
Shallow Tray
Speciality range
Gratnells Speciality range includes a variety of complementary trays for a large range of uses.
SmartCase®
SMARTCASE®
The SmartCase® is everything you’d expect from a Gratnells tray and more. This case closes to keep contents secure and thanks to its moulded handle can be carried wherever it needs to go, just like a briefcase. Available with customisable foam inserts, liners or plastic dividers. Ideal for storing items from drones to robotic and sciences kits. It fits in the same runners as our trays, enabling them to be stored neatly away.
Designed specifically to fit into smaller spaces such as lockers and cubby holes and are great for storing items such as shoes.
A3 Paper Tray
The A3 tray is ideal for storing paper and other materials safely and without compromising the shape of them.
Art Tray
This tray is great for larger artwork, art materials and art uses such as hand painting. You can even paint on A3 paper inside the tray, making sure desks stay clean and tidy.
Quadrant Trays
These space-saving corner units are designed to maximise classroom space, fitting neatly into corner furniture without any sharp edges.
Art Tray
Quadrant Tray
Cubby Tray
Cubby Tray
kit & class packs
Pack your kits directly into our range of trays or SmartCases and protect your equipment without the need for wasteful cardboard packaging. Both our trays and SmartCases fit seamlessly into standard educational furniture.
A total approach to packaging school learning resources
BRANDS WHO HAVE DISCOVERED OUR BESPOKE KIT solutions
Swan Stabilo Pilot
Staedtler
Lyra
Edding
Derwent
We have the largest range of inserts on the market
foam inserts
Hold delicate equipment such as test tubes and safely store a range of differently shaped items with ease.
fixed moulded inserts
Available in multiple different compartmental configurations, moulded inserts can organise a variety of different objects from crayons to small STEM items.
modular inserts
Store a variety of equipment such as chemicals or craft materials, allowing for the easy set-up of activities, with the added benefit of antimicrobial coating.
CLIP-ON LIDS
Our lids are translucent for quick view of contents and provide extra security for items stored in trays.
RUNNERS
We have runners to suit all requirements including StopSafe and Stop ‘n’ Tilt runners.
Bespoke solutions
Everything in its place
Quality furniture deserves to be paired with quality trays, accessories and runners
Seamless integration with wooden school storage, providing the desired aesthetic with all the benefits of Gratnells quality and experience.
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TRAYS Colour chart
We’ve made every effort to make the colours on this document as close as possible to the ones you’ll use. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee an exact colour match. Please ask for a sample. Some colours may not be available in certain countries. Some colours may not be available in certain countries and available with minimum order quantities.
Forest Green F01, F02
Blue
Green
Fuchsia
Turquoise
Sustainability, Community, Education
At Gratnells, we are all about the next generation, from improving educational outcomes through to ensuring a better planet for tomorrow.
safely built to last
Our robust, colourful trays are sustainable, fully recyclable, and built to last a lifetime. In fact, one tray can see a student through their entire school journey.
“My food technician has been at the school for 20 years and still uses the same Gratnells trays from when she started.”
Jake,
Elementary School Teacher
We are committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 and are already significantly reducing energy, light, and water consumption in our production processes
COMMUNITY
Did you know?
We supported the UK’s first biophilic school with a donation of our iconic trays. Their long-lasting durability and lifetime guarantee fit perfectly with the school’s sustainability ethos.
improving educational outcomes
Through our Research & Development Headquarters in Cambridge, the UK’s leading centre for innovation and education expertise, we are enhancing learning spaces globally, developing new product concepts, and supporting the delivery of a 21st-century curriculum.
Our groundbreaking pilot at Trumpington Park Primary School in Cambridgeshire has improved engagement and academic progress throughout the school.
"From the children’s perspective, this project has brought ownership and a sense of value to their learning. It has impacted their engagement, enjoyment and long-term memory."
Mel Shute Head Teacher, Trumpington Park School
read GRATNELLS full COMMUNITY & SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
“We have trays from the
They really are so sturdy and hard wearing, and perfect for what we need them for.”
Sam, Science Educator
