King Edward and Fintry 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.

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.

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.

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.