Notice of decision

Eddleston Primary School

On 25 June 2026 we considered the statutory consultation process undertaken regarding Eddleston Primary School Closure Proposal and the terms of the Consultation Report dated 16 June 2026, following its publication for three weeks before that, and request for further feedback.

Elected members decided on 25 June to proceed with the proposal to close Eddleston Primary School and rezone the catchment area to Kingsland Primary School, and this will be due to take effect from 22 December 2026 ( as likely implementation date), in accordance with Section 11A(3) of the Schools Consultation (Scotland) Act 2010 which is available to view on the Gov website.

Elected members reviewed the educational benefits set out in the Proposal Report alongside all consultation feedback. Education Scotland’s report supports these benefits, and the Council is satisfied that proceeding with the permanent closure is the most appropriate response to the reasons for the proposal.

Consultation feedback indicates a strong community desire for clarity and finality, with majority support for the proposal following three years of temporary closure. The proposal offers educational benefits by establishing a clear and sustainable catchment arrangement with Kingsland Primary School, Peebles; supporting continuity of learning; strengthening community cohesion after a prolonged period of temporary closure; and ensuring pupils have access to nearby primary provision in Peebles, in line with the majority preference of those living currently within the Eddleston catchment area.  

Notification and representation to Scottish Ministers

In accordance with Section 15 (2) and 2(A) of the Schools Consultation (Scotland) Act 2010, as amended, we have informed Scottish Ministers of our decision to approve the proposal to close Eddleston Primary School and rezone the catchment and informed them of this notice.

The legislation allows for any person to make representations either against or to support the closure to Scottish Ministers within three weeks of the final decision to implement a closure proposal. Any representations to Scottish Ministers need to be with the Ministers within three weeks of this date. Therefore, any representations must be made to Scottish Ministers by midnight on 15 July 2026.

Anyone wishing to make representation to Scottish Ministers during the three-week period referred to above should do so by email to: schoolclosure@gov.scot

or in writing to:

The Scottish Government
School Infrastructure Unit
Area 2B (North)
Victoria Quay
EDINBURGH
EH6 6QQ

The Scottish Ministers have a period of eight weeks following an authority’s decision in which to decide whether to call in the decision or not.

Further information is available by contacting the School Estates Team:

  • phone: 01835 824000
  • email: schoolestates@scotborders.gov.uk (please indicate Eddleston Primary School Closure in the email subject header).

Publication of Consultation report

This Consultation Report was published from Tuesday 19 May until Sunday 14 June 2026. Allowing all parties the opportunity to review the document prior to a final submission of the Consultation Report which was taken to Council on Thursday 25 June 2026 to make a final decision.

Feedback is crucial to service led decisions and officers wish to thank all respondents for their thoughtful and considerate feedback during the Statutory Consultation so far.