Oxgangs primary to reopen after further structural defects found

Pupils are to return to Oxgangs primary school tomorrow (Tuesday) as normal following work to repair further structural defects discovered there.

The building has undergone a full independent condition survey commissioned by the Council.

It comes after faults were uncovered in the roof and suspended ceilings in the building.

The collapse of an external wall at Oxgangs primary in January 2016 prompted the Edinburgh school crisis, which led to the closure of 16 other Edinburgh schools over safety fears.

Remedial works were carried out by Edinburgh School Partnership last week and the Council has confirmed that these have now been completed to a satisfactory standard.

The Council also ordered precautionary checks on the remaining schools, which will also open as normal tomorrow.

Chief Executive Andrew Kerr said: “I'm pleased that pupils will be able to return from their Easter holidays to Oxgangs Primary and to other PPP1 schools as normal tomorrow.

“We have always stated that health and safety is paramount and our swift and decisive action has ensured that pupils - and their parents - didn’t face any disruption to their education.

“Of course, I share parents’ frustration that yet more issues have come to light and we continue to press ESP for a full explanation as to this latest failure.