The development of a new Ayr Academy in the heart of a vibrant and dynamic learning campus at Craigie Estate has been formally approved by South Ayrshire Council, giving the green light for the multi-million pound project to proceed.

The news comes after extensive public consultation on the new school, which closely examined the importance of a new Ayr Academy in the town and the implications for pupils, parents, staff and local communities.

Ayr Academy's current building on Fort Street is no longer considered adequate to deliver the quality education pupils need to succeed in the 21st century


Following the initial consultation exercises which included pupils, parents and school staff, designers have been working to identify the best site for the new campus within the Craigie Estate – and to produce concept drawings, including road and infrastructure improvements, which will shortly be made available for further public consideration.

Feedback and ideas from the sessions included; keeping the school name; possibly moving the war memorial to the new school; improved outdoor playing facilities and having a multi-use sports area.

The new campus will be delivered in partnership with Hub South West (a public/private initiative set up to deliver major public sector projects), the Scottish Futures Trust and South Ayrshire Council.

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