King Edward and Fintry Schools

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On 24 September 2026, Aberdeenshire Councill made the decision to merge Fintry School and King Edward School and operate as a single school from King Edward School. This will result in the permanent closure of Fintry School.

This decision needs to be approved by Scottish Ministers before the council can begin implementation. Members of the public can make representations to Scottish Ministers requesting that the decision be reviewed.

If you would like to request that the Scottish Ministers review the decision, you can either email schoolclosure@gov.scot or write to The Scottish Government, School Infrastructure Unit, 2A (South), Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ.

Any representations must be made to Scottish Ministers by 14 October 2026.

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Aberdeenshire Council are proposing to merge Fintry School and King Edward School.

The statutory consultation ran between 16 February 2026 and 27 March 2026. As part of the consultation a public meeting was held at Turriff Primary School on 4 March 2026, an online survey was available during the consultation period.

Following the statutory consultation period, officers submitted the proposal document, survey results, written and oral representations, and other relevant documentation to His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) for their consideration. HMIE produced a report addressing educational aspects of the proposal.

Officers reviewed the proposal in the context of the HMIE report, survey results, oral and written representations and produced a final report on the consultation.

The consultation report will be presented to Banff and Buchan Area Committee on 16 June 2026, Formartine Area Committee on 30 June 2026 and Education & Children’s Services Committee on 27 August 2026. The final decision will then be made by Full Council on 24 September 2026.

To find out more about the proposal, view Merger of Fintry School and King Edward School consultation documents

There are useful links and documents on this project page including the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010.

On 24 September 2026, Aberdeenshire Councill made the decision to merge Fintry School and King Edward School and operate as a single school from King Edward School. This will result in the permanent closure of Fintry School.

This decision needs to be approved by Scottish Ministers before the council can begin implementation. Members of the public can make representations to Scottish Ministers requesting that the decision be reviewed.

If you would like to request that the Scottish Ministers review the decision, you can either email schoolclosure@gov.scot or write to The Scottish Government, School Infrastructure Unit, 2A (South), Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ.

Any representations must be made to Scottish Ministers by 14 October 2026.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Aberdeenshire Council are proposing to merge Fintry School and King Edward School.

The statutory consultation ran between 16 February 2026 and 27 March 2026. As part of the consultation a public meeting was held at Turriff Primary School on 4 March 2026, an online survey was available during the consultation period.

Following the statutory consultation period, officers submitted the proposal document, survey results, written and oral representations, and other relevant documentation to His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMIE) for their consideration. HMIE produced a report addressing educational aspects of the proposal.

Officers reviewed the proposal in the context of the HMIE report, survey results, oral and written representations and produced a final report on the consultation.

The consultation report will be presented to Banff and Buchan Area Committee on 16 June 2026, Formartine Area Committee on 30 June 2026 and Education & Children’s Services Committee on 27 August 2026. The final decision will then be made by Full Council on 24 September 2026.

To find out more about the proposal, view Merger of Fintry School and King Edward School consultation documents

There are useful links and documents on this project page including the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010.

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Proposed Merger of Fintry School and King Edward School

    Aberdeenshire Council are consulting on the merger of Fintry School and King Edward School.  The consultation period will run between 16 February 2026 and 27 March 2026.  Aberdeenshire Council are proposing to 

    Merge Fintry and King Edward Schools retaining only the Fintry School building and permanently discontinue education at King Edward School

    OR 

    Merge Fintry and King Edward Schools retaining only the King Edward School building and permanently discontinue education at Fintry School

    The consultation is being undertaken in accordance with the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010. The Act requires that changes to the school estate, including the proposed closure of a school is subject to rigorous statutory consultation.

    Following the consultation period all comments received will be analysed, along with any written responses and emails received regarding the proposal.

    All stakeholders are invited to attend a public meeting which will  at 6.30pm on 4 March 2026, at Turriff Primary School, Meadowbank Road, Turriff, AB53 4WB to discuss the proposal.  

    We want to gather your views on the changes to primary provision within the area.  The options are fully detailed within the consultation proposal document which can be found via the following link:  

    https://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/education-consultations/ 

    This survey will be open until 4pm on Friday 27 March 2026.

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    Staff Survey - Proposed merger of Fintry and King Edward Schools

    The purpose of this survey is to give officers an opportunity to gather your views regarding the proposed merger of Fintry and King Edward Schools.  In addition, allow you to share your opinions, and provide an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  

    Your views are essential in shaping decisions that affect pupils' education and wellbeing. By sharing your thoughts, concerns, and questions, you help ensure that the merger reflects the needs and priorities of families in the communities.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Parent Survey - Proposed merger of Fintry and King Edward Schools

    The purpose of this survey is to give officers an opportunity to gather your views as parents regarding the proposed merger of Fintry and King Edward Schools.  In addition, allow you to share your opinions, and provide an opportunity to ask any questions you may have.  

    Your views are essential in shaping decisions that affect your children’s education and wellbeing. By sharing your thoughts, concerns, and questions, you help ensure that the merger reflects the needs and priorities of families in your communities.

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    King Edward & Fintry Schools Merger Pre-engagement Survey

    Officers are proposing that due to the low rolls at both King Edward School and Fintry School, that they will be considered for a merger, retaining rural education within the area.  

    You are invited to participate in the following short survey indicating which academic year the proposed merger could take place.  The survey will close on Monday 21 April 2025.

    Thank you for taking time to complete the survey.


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