The Future of Limerigg Primary School

Update 20/02/2026

Further to the preliminary engagement carried out with the local community in 2025, Falkirk Council Education Services is now commencing a formal statutory consultation on a proposal to permanently close Limerigg Primary School. On the 19th February 2026, the Executive (including Education) agreed to consult on a proposal for the permanent closure of Limerigg Primary School and the permanent rezoning of its catchment area to Slamannan Primary School.

Why are we consulting now?

· Limerigg Primary has been mothballed for almost 7 years, with no pupils in attendance since August 2019.

· pupil demand remains low in the catchment area and this is not expected to change.

· With primary rolls falling across the Council area, re-opening the school would be impractical

. There are no imminent housing proposals in the Limerigg Primary catchment that would affect projections. Permission for up to 90 homes was granted in 2019 but has not progressed. If it does proceed after any closure of Limerigg PS, Slamannan Primary has sufficient capacity for the additional pupils.

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 before a decision can be made.

Please note the survey will not go live until the Monday 23rd February 2026

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