Secondary Catchment Anomaly Rezoning at Lumphanan

Aberdeenshire Council are proposing subject to the outcome of the statutory consultation process;

• To rezone the Aboyne Academy catchment area to include the area in the Lumphanan School catchment area currently zoned to Alford Academy. 
• The proposal would apply to all secondary aged pupils within the anomaly (Area A) of the Lumphanan School catchment area from August 2024.
• There will be no requirement for existing secondary school pupils to move schools if their catchment area changes.

This consultation is being undertaken in accordance with the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010. The Act requires that changes to the school estate, including a school boundary or catchment area, are subject to rigorous statutory consultation.

The consultation will run from 5 September 2023 until 3 November 2023, any written comments on the proposal must be received by Aberdeenshire Council within this period for them to be taken into account. 

The proposal document can be viewed on the Aberdeenshire Council website at: https://aberdeenshire.gov.uk/schools/school-info/education-consultations/ 

Map 1 below shows the catchment area for Lumphanan School and the area referred to 'Area A'  (highlighted in blue) is zoned to Alford Academy.

Map 1 - Lumphanan School catchment area

Map 2 below shows 'Area A' in regard to the Aboyne Academy and Alford Academy catchment areas

Map 2 - Aboyne and Alford Academy catchment areas

This survey has been created to give you an opportunity to give us your views on the proposal.  The survey will take approximately five minutes to complete. You may also email learningestates@aberdeenshire.gov.uk with your comments.

The survey will remain open until 4pm on 3 November 2023.