Closure of Kinneff School Statutory Consultation Report

June 9, 2026 Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee (Committee) Unknown View on council website

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Summary

The Kincardine and Mearns Area Committee noted the statutory consultation report on the closure of Kinneff School on 09/06/2026. The committee provided comments to the Education and Children's Services Committee for their consideration. These comments included clarity on school transport provision for affected parents and a request to move playground equipment from Kinneff School if recommendations are approved.

Full council record

Purpose

A statutory consultation on the proposal to permanently close Kinneff School took place in January - March 2026. This is the final report on the statutory consultation.

Decision

Committee provided the following comments to Education and Children’s Services Committee for their consideration:

  1. Committee welcomed the public consultation which had taken place with both school communities.
  2. Clarity on school transport provision to be made clear for parents affected.
  3. If recommendations are approved can the playground equipment at Kinneff be moved.

Supporting Documents

Appendix A - Final Consultation Report on the Closure of Kinneff School.pdf
Closure of Kinneff School Statutory Consultation Report.pdf
Appendix 1D - Kinneff School Financial Template.pdf
Appendix B - IIA.pdf
Appendix 3 - Kinneff School Closure public in-person meeting minutes.pdf
Appendix 1A - Kinneff School Option Appraisal Report.pdf
Appendix 1B - SWOT Explanation.pdf
Appendix 1C - Place and Wellbeing Report.pdf
Appendix 4 - Kinneff School Closure Online Survey Summary.pdf
Appendix 2 - Kinneff School Closure public online meeting minutes.pdf
Appendix 7 - HMIE Report.pdf
Appendix 1 - Closure of Kinneff School Proposal Document.pdf
Appendix 5 - Pupil Engagement - Bervie School.pdf
Appendix 6 - Pupil Engagement - Catterline School.pdf

Details

OutcomeNote
Decision date9 Jun 2026