Edinburgh schools review as pupil numbers keeping soaring
The rising population forces Edinburgh Council to build yet more classrooms.
Last updated 14th Aug 2017
A range of new measures is being considered as Edinburgh Council tries to cope with soaring pupil numbers in the city's overcrowded schools.
An informal consultation will take place into new schools and classrooms across the south west and west of the Capital where major new housing developments are planned.
There will also be a feasibility study into additional capacity for Boroughmuir High on a site at India Quay, while locals in the Craigmillar area will be asked for their views on replacing Castlebrae High.
A new report, Schools and Lifelong Learning Estate Strategic Review, will be discussed by Councillors on the Education, Children and Families Committee next week.
Education Convener, Councillor Ian Perry said: "Schools in Edinburgh face a unique challenge in coping with an ever-increasing population.
"Planning for the future of our school estate is vital and a key element of our ongoing strategic review.
"In recent years, we have successfully delivered an additional 74 modern, high quality classrooms in our primary school estate to deal with rising roll pressures and last year opened state of the art new high schools at James Gillespie’s and Portobello.
"However, we cannot be complacent and have to ensure this positive work continues into future years"