Views are being sought on proposals to build two new non-denominational primary schools and nurseries in and Granton Waterfront and Gilmerton.
The Council is looking for people’s views on proposals to build two new non-denominational primary schools and nurseries in the city. The plans include both creating new catchment areas and changes to the catchments of nearby existing schools.
One proposed new school would sit within the Granton Waterfront development area in north Edinburgh. This would affect the existing catchment areas of Craigroyston, Granton and Pirniehall primary schools, and Broughton and Craigroyston Community high schools.
The other would be located within the Gilmerton Station Road housing development in south east Edinburgh. This would affect the existing catchment areas of Gilmerton Primary School, Gracemount High School, and Liberton High School.
Proposals for both schools include ideas to bring daily services together for everyone in the local area to use. This approach is designed to help create more social, inclusive and accessible communities that are connected by safe travel routes.
Education, Children and Families Convener Cllr Joan Griffiths said: “These proposals represent exciting new possibilities for flexible, inclusive and diverse schools in the heart of our communities across the city.
“We’re committed to ensuring our children get the best possible start in life in Edinburgh. We also want this improved way of using our school buildings to help everyone across the city to live well locally in healthier, greener and thriving neighbourhoods.
“We hope that as many people as possible take the opportunity to share their views on the proposals via our website or by coming along to one of our meetings or drop-in events.”
More information on the school proposals for Granton and Gilmerton can be found on the Council’s Consultation Hub, where visitors can share their views.
A mixture of public meetings and drop-in sessions to discuss the proposals will also take place in September:
Granton:
Public meeting:
- Craigroyston Community High School on Tuesday, 10 September 2024 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Drop-in public information events:
- Broughton High School on Wednesday 4 September 2024 5.00pm – 7.30pm
- Granton Primary School on Monday 9 September 2024 2.30pm – 5.00pm
- Craigroyston Primary School on Tuesday 10 September 2024 2.30pm – 5.00pm
- Pirniehall Primary School on Thursday 19 September 2024 2.30pm – 5.00 pm
Gilmerton:
Public meetings:
- Gilmerton Primary School on Thursday 12 September 2024 6.30pm – 8.30pm
- Gracemount High School on Wednesday 18 September 2024 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Views and comments can also be submitted direct to the Council by end of Thursday 3 October 2024.