Consultation on a proposal for the permanent closure of Blackness Primary School and the rezoning of its catchment area to Grange Primary School

On the 12th September 2024, the Executive agreed to consult on a proposal for the permanent closure of Blackness Primary School and the rezoning of its catchment area to Grange Primary School from August 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Following the informal mothballing consultation exercise in 2022, it was agreed by the Education, Children and Young People Executive on 31st January 2023, the school should not be mothballed and the school rolls be monitored. The school roll at Blackness Primary School has declined to very low levels in recent years. The catchment roll remains low and this is projected to continue.

Before any final decision can be taken on a permanent school closure proposal a formal consultation is required in accordance with the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010.

The purpose of this formal consultation is to gather the views of those who would be immediately affected by the closure of the school and report back to the Executive at the end of the year before a decision can be made.

For any enquiries relating to this survey please contact: educ.consultation@falkirk.gov.uk