

The toughest trays on the market

ROBUST, COLOURFUL & SUSTAINABLE

developed and created by gratnells standard trays
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. Available in 4 heights.






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.
F03 Jumbo Tray
F25 Extra Deep Tray
F02 Deep Tray
F01 Shallow Tray
Stack or nest



CloudCubby is the modern, safer alternative to wicker. Designed with teachers in mind, CloudCubby eliminates concerns about splinters, breakable parts, or difficult cleaning. spills, and sticky fingers while remaining easy to wipe clean.
Shaped by teachers, designed by










Spring Moss Summer Pebble
Winter Frost
Harvest Acorn
CloudCubby Tray colours
Other trays

A3 Paper Tray
The A3 tray is ideal for storing paper and other materials safely and without compromising the shape of them.

compact tray
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.

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.

Quadrant Trays
These space-saving corner units are designed to maximise classroom space, fitting neatly into corner furniture without any sharp edges.
N02
D03 Q02
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.
Our lids fit snuggly onto trays for optimal protection

Bespoke solutions
We can even screenprint instructions, logos and contents
A total
approach to packaging school learning resources
Edding Derwent BRANDS WHO HAVE DISCOVERED OUR BESPOKE KIT solutions
Swan Stabilo Pilot Staedtler

Our range of organisational accessories prevent lost learning time and promote student independence

moulded inserts
Available in multiple different compartmental configurations, moulded inserts can organise a variety of different objects from crayons to small STEM items.



foam inserts
Hold delicate equipment such as test tubes and safely store a range of differently shaped items with ease.
CLIP-ON LIDS

Our lids are translucent for quick view of contents and provide extra security for items stored in trays.
Whatever you’re looking for, we can make it happen
If you have a specific requirement or specification, we’re certain we can meet your needs.
experienced
RUNNERS
We have runners to suit all requirements including StopSafe and Stop ‘n’ Tilt runners.
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.













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
UK TRAY colours



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 are only available with minimum order quantities.
Tangerine
export TRAY colours

Translucent F01, F02, F25, F03 N01, N02, N03, Q02 J02, S01
F02, F25,


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 and available with minimum order quantities.