Construction work has been completed on a £13 million school development in Aberdeen.

Built on the site of the former Bankhead Academy, the new Stoneywood School replaces the neighbouring primary school.

The school will have an increased capacity of 434 pupils, and is expected to open for the new school year on 22 August.

The single-storey building is based on sustainable design principles and features a range of facilities, including a large nursery, library and sensory room. Outdoor learning has been a key focus, with a sensory garden and orchard sitting installed alongside the new 4G sports pitch.


Council Co-Leaders Cllr Jenny Laing and Cllr Douglas Lumsden were among the first visitors to the school following the completion of construction.

Cllr Lumsden said: "We are incredibly proud of the programme of school construction and Stoneywood is a very impressive new building. It will provide a wonderful environment for pupils and staff as well as for the wider community.

"The attention to detail is excellent and the design fits the needs of modern learning, providing the ideal platform to continue the excellent work that has been done at the existing Stoneywood School. The new term will be full of excitement for everyone making the move."

(CM/LM)