A new site has been confirmed for the location of a new primary school in North Ayrshire.

The new Moorpark Primary will be built on the playing fields within the former Garnock Academy site.

North Ayrshire approved the site for development yesterday, 15 January.

Councillor John Bell, Cabinet Member for Education and Youth Employment, said: "Getting a new primary school for Kilbirnie was a commitment of ours and formed part of our ten-year capital plan.

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"We are extremely excited now that we've reached this stage in finalising and agreeing on where the new school should be based. We looked at five sites in total and marked each against a set of criteria.

"The site on the playing fields ticks a lot of boxes. It's close to the current school which is ideal for pupils and families, it's on Council-owned land and therefore readily available at no extra cost and is a good size. It is also, importantly, in a good condition for development.

"The site chosen scored well in all the criteria and we're delighted that we can look forward to what promises to be an exciting time for young people in the area."

The new school is expected to open in 2021.

(CM/JG)