A consultation event is to be held in relation to the new proposed Invergarven School in Girvan, South Ayrshire.

The council has said it will consult with the local community about plans to relocate the school to the grounds of Girvan Academy.

There is land available within the grounds of the academy to enable a new school to be constructed. It is understood informal talks with Girvan Academy and Invergarven Parent Councils, local elected members and school staff have already taken place and the idea was welcomed positively.


A document containing the proposed changes will now be issued for consultation and made available to everyone with an interest in the school.

The consultation will run from 25 February to 24 April 2015.

Councillor Robin Reid, Resources and Performance Portfolio Holder for South Ayrshire Council, said: "Following a fundamental review of the Council's school estate we recognised that Invergarven School was high on the list for an upgrade. Funding of £3.65 million has been allocated to meet the cost of a new building and following a consultation with all interested parties to relocate the school to the grounds of Girvan Academy."

Councillor Margaret Toner, Lifelong Learning Portfolio Holder for the Council, added: "The education provision provided by staff at Invergarven School is outstanding, but they would really benefit from a new school building. We have high aspirations for all of our young people and that means the quality of the building will match the quality of the teaching and learning in Invergarven."

(JP/CD)