Stirling Council has approved planning permission for a new primary school to serve the South Stirling Gateway housing development.

The Planning and Regulation Panel approved the construction of the school, which will be located at the centre of the development site.

The school will feature an external sports pitch, landscaping, and active travel routes to Bannockburn and surrounding areas. The sports pitch and games hall will be available for community use outside of school hours.

The Children and Young People Committee previously agreed to establish the school following a public consultation. An initial seven-classroom school is expected by the 2026/27 academic year, with a four-classroom extension planned for 2033/34.

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Developer Persimmon Homes has committed £10 million towards the primary and secondary school provision and over £500,000 to support local healthcare facilities.

Detailed planning permission for the 800-home South Stirling Gateway development, including nearly 200 affordable homes, was approved in October 2023.

"Stirling continues to grow and flourish and we are committed to providing first class infrastructure for children’s learning and development that helps our new communities to emerge and thrive," said Stirling Council Leader, Cllr Gerry McGarvey. "This modern, high-quality school will not only meet the needs of children, but families will also benefit as it will be placed in the very centre of South Stirling Gateway, with community access to school facilities out of hours. We are excited to see the growth of vibrant, sustainable communities such as South Stirling Gateway and look forward to welcoming new and existing families to the Stirling area as construction continues apace."

Until the new school is completed, children from South Stirling Gateway will attend Bannockburn Primary School, and initially, they will feed into Bannockburn High School.