Highland Council reveals planned super-school site in Tain

THE likely site of a new super-school in Easter Ross has been revealed by Highland Council.

A new 3-18 campus in Tain is likely to be built on a site next to the town's Craighill Primary School, after it was identified as the recommended choice in a report that is set to go before Highland Council next month.

The new school, which would cater to youngsters throughout their state education from ages 3 to 18, is expected to replace Tain Royal Academy, Craighill Primary School, Knockbreck Primary School and St. Duthus Special School.

The original consultation on the proposal ran from June to September last year.

The final consultation report will be submitted to the council's care, learning and housing committee on August 21. Full details of the reasons for the recommendation can be found on the School Consultations page on the council’s website at www.highland.gov.uk/schoolconsultations

"Between now and August 15, members of the public are invited to provide comments which will be tabled at the August meeting of the committee," said a spokeswoman. "This will allow elected members to take into account any further representations in relation to the recommendation contained within the report before agreeing a decision."

Anyone can forward written comments on the report to Highland Council, by letter, by email or via an online form. Information on how to submit comments can be found on the Schools Consultation page.

Any further comments must arrive no later than Thursday, August 15.

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