Kilgraston School set to be saved from closure

The school sought the confidence of parents in Achieve Education’s proposal via a vote, and the School’s Trustees will now move towards completion, subject to legal and financial due diligence.

Head of Kilgraston, Mrs Tanya Davie, said: “We thank all those parents and guardians who have placed their trust in the School. Your support and commitment together with that received from our staff, pupils and alumnae has been overwhelming.”

Achieve Education have been inspired by the parents’ call for “a £2m rescue plan” after an emergency meeting last Friday. Talks have been ongoing through the week.

The School sought the confidence of parents – existing and prospective – in Achieve Education’s proposal. That vote took place through Tuesday and into Wednesday. The School’s Trustees will now move towards completion, subject to legal and financial due diligence. 

Mrs Davie adds: “We are confident that we can now all enjoy sharing this positive message, a message that is good for the School, good for parents and, most importantly, good for our children.”

Damian Hind, the leader of the Parent Action Group formed less than a week ago is delighted by the news, saying: “Last Friday, the news could not have been bleaker. The School was set to close and that was devastating for all involved.”

He adds: “The extraordinary call to action garnered by those parents who believe in Kilgraston’s future sparked support at home and abroad – and that has helped to bring us to today. We’d like to thank everyone who placed their trust in Kilgraston and in Achieve Education.”