A total of £6 million has been invested to transform a school in Greenock town centre, Inverclyde.

St Mary's Primary has been extended and completely refurbished in time for the return of pupils and staff after the October break.

The school has been modernised throughout, a new entrance created and a gym/assembly hall added onto the existing building, which first opened in 1909.

Work was also carried out on the roof and stonework.


The refurbishment of St Mary's is the last full refurbishment project as part of Inverclyde Council's £270m investment in its schools estate in which every local primary and secondary has been either rebuilt or given an extensive makeover.

Councillor Jim Clocherty, convener of education and communities, said: "There's so much more space been created within the building and the team have managed to add a new games and assembly hall whilst retaining the character and charm of this 111-year-old building.

"This is one of the final schools as part of the council's unprecedented estates programme, which has seen every school brought up to a first-class standard.

"It all bodes well for the future and for the continued success of education here in Inverclyde."