Millions of pounds will be spent on six modular classrooms at a Renfrewshire school after a short-term fix for capacity issues was approved.
A review has been ordered over botched sums which sparked serious concerns about the size of Dargavel Primary less than a year after its doors opened.is seeking a permanent solution to the problem, with a report to be put before elected members in the early part of next year.
It is estimated that the school roll could rise to as much as 620 by August next year alone, despite initial calculations predicting the register would not exceed 430.board took place today to discuss the issue and approve the short-term fix. “I am conscious of the impact of the publicity surrounding this issue on them too and I want to extend my sincerest thanks to them for everything they are doing to reassure the school community.”
A council report confirmed research based on the current roll, the known pre-school population within the catchment area and the potential pace of housebuilding in Dargavel Village, which is expected to have 4,000 homes by 2034, had found existing capacity would be “materially insufficient” to meet future demand.
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