Green light for build of new East Renfrewshire learning campus

PLANS for the build of a new learning campus, which will bring two East Renfrewshire primary schools and a nursery on a shared space, have been granted planning permission.A new facility will be built on ground within the site of the current Neilston Primary School, with it being one of the schools, alongside St Thomas’ Primary School and Madras Family Centre, to be located on the site.East Renfrewshire Council said the schools and family centre will retain their ‘unique’ identities and teaching spaces, with shared facilities including a large sports hall; Digi-Zone; a dedicated space for science, technology, engineering and maths; an art room; and drama and music space.Once the new school and nursery facility is completed, the current Neilston Primary and Madras Family Centre will be demolished to allow for an all-weather football pitch and multi-use games area to be created. The current St Thomas’ Primary building will also be demolished.