Council approves new £87.5m secondary school plans
The old Forres Academy will be demolished once the new site opens in the summer of 2028.
www.bbc.comI don’t have live access to updated news feeds in this moment. Based on the most recent information I could locate, here are relevant developments related to Forres Academy (not Forres Preparatory School, which is a different institution):
- Moray Council has repeatedly updated plans for a new Forres Academy, including site and funding progress as part of Scotland’s Learning Estate Investment Programme. A prominent update noted that a new academy was planned to replace parts of the current estate, with construction discussions and site considerations continuing over recent years. This includes references to a preferred site at Roysvale/Applegrove playing fields and anticipated opening timelines in the late 2020s.[1][3]
- Earlier milestones highlighted by local reporting show Scottish Government LEIP funding support for the replacement school, with targets for the new building to be open to pupils in the late 2020s and the demolition/repurposing of the old site after completion.[2][1]
If you’re seeking the very latest, I can search current outlets or Moray Council announcements for the most up-to-date status, planning decisions, and any community consultations. Would you like me to do that? I can also provide a concise summary if you specify whether you want the latest planning status, funding updates, or site details.