Funding for new Carrongrange campus

£23 million is to be spent on a new school campus in Carrongrange - after the local council's funding bid was approved.

Falkirk Council say the move will expand the current high school capacity.

It will also create a new base for primary-aged children with additional support needs.

Councillor Cecil Meiklejohn, Leader of Falkirk Council said: “This award will allow us to offer an even better education and learning experience for pupils aged 5-18 who have complex and severe learning needs. 

“We have recognised that there are many advantages to locating this kind of support at one location making it easier for parents and carers to access the specialist support on offer without having to travel to various locations both in Falkirk and beyond. 

“Pupils will benefit by being in a single campus throughout their educational journey.

“This development is a re-enforcing of the Council's dedication to promoting opportunities and educational attainment as well as reducing inequalities priorities.” 

Councillor Iain Sinclair, spokesperson for Education added: “The new campus will offer the best in learning opportunities and a very welcoming environment for pupils. 

“It will mean we will have a fully integrated Primary through to High School campus that is dedicated to enabling and supporting the amazing work that teachers and school staff already carry out at Carrongrange to develop and nurture our pupils with additional support needs.”