Movement Towards a Sustainable Estate - Cluster Surveys

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October 2024 Update - Movement Towards a Sustainable Estate

Surveys relating to the Banff, Turriff and Westhill Clusters are closed and focus groups have been held for each cluster. An FAQ document and the results of the Infographic and Survey Analysis are available to view. If you are viewing this page on a desktop the links will be to the right of the screen and if you are viewing via a mobile device, please scroll down. The links will open a new window.



On 1 February 2024, Education and Children’s Services Committee agreed to the Learning Estate Strategy, Movement Towards a Sustainable Estate, and agreed that engagement with the communities of the Banff, Turriff and Westhill Clusters could commence.

Officers are seeking views on primary school provision within these Clusters which will help shape the future of education provision.

The Ellon, Meldrum and Mintlaw Cluster surveys will be open until 30 November 2024.

October 2024 Update - Movement Towards a Sustainable Estate

Surveys relating to the Banff, Turriff and Westhill Clusters are closed and focus groups have been held for each cluster. An FAQ document and the results of the Infographic and Survey Analysis are available to view. If you are viewing this page on a desktop the links will be to the right of the screen and if you are viewing via a mobile device, please scroll down. The links will open a new window.



On 1 February 2024, Education and Children’s Services Committee agreed to the Learning Estate Strategy, Movement Towards a Sustainable Estate, and agreed that engagement with the communities of the Banff, Turriff and Westhill Clusters could commence.

Officers are seeking views on primary school provision within these Clusters which will help shape the future of education provision.

The Ellon, Meldrum and Mintlaw Cluster surveys will be open until 30 November 2024.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Primary Provision within the Westhill Cluster

    Primary Provision within the Westhill Cluster

    As part of the Learning Estates remit within Education and Children’s Services, Officers are seeking your views on primary school education within the Westhill Cluster which will help shape the future of education provision. 

    Live SRF data from 8 January 2024 shows that there are currently 34 primary schools in Aberdeenshire which are operating under 50% capacity.  

    Within the Westhill Cluster, Skene School is operating at 49% capacity  It is predicted that will decrease to 33% capacity in 2029.  

    Our vision is to have a best value estate with financially sustainable provision, ensuring a more viable estate particularly in rural areas.  Aberdeenshire Council also recognises the importance and value of rural schools.  

    The survey will be open until Friday 23 February 2024.  

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Primary Provision within the Banff Cluster

    Primary Provision within the Banff Cluster

     As part of the Learning Estates remit within Education and Children’s Services, Officers are seeking your views on primary school education within the Banff Cluster which will help shape the future of education provision. 

    Live SRF data from 8 January 2024 shows that there are currently 34 primary schools in Aberdeenshire which are operating under 50% capacity.  

    Within the Banff Cluster Aberchirder, Bracoden and Portsoy Schools are operating below 50% capacity.  It is predicted that Aberchirder, Banff, Bracoden and Portsoy Schools will all be operating below 50% capacity by 2029  

    Our vision is to have a best value estate with financially sustainable provision, ensuring a more viable estate particularly in rural areas.   Aberdeenshire Council also recognises the importance and value of rural schools.  

    The survey will be open until Friday 23 February 2024.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Primary Provision within the Turriff Cluster

    Primary Provision within the Turriff Cluster

     As part of the Learning Estates remit within Education and Children’s Services, Officers are seeking your views on primary school education within the Turriff Cluster which will help shape the future of education provision. 

    Within the Turriff Cluster both Easterfield and Fisherford Schools have been mothballed since August 2021.  On 1 February 2024, Education and Children’s Services Committee agreed to launch a statutory consultation regarding the closure of both schools. 

     Live SRF data from 8 January 2024 shows that there are currently 34 primary schools in Aberdeenshire which are operating under 50% capacity.  

    Currently Fintry School and King Edward School are both operating below 50% capacity.  It is predicted that by 2029, Auchterless, Crudie, Fintry and King Edward Schools will all be operating below 50% capacity.  

    Our vision is to have a best value estate with financially sustainable provision, ensuring a more viable estate particularly in rural areas.  Aberdeenshire Council also recognises the importance and value of rural schools.  

    The survey will be open until Friday 8 March 2024.

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