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.
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Forres Academy redevelopment: Moray Council approved plans for a new Forres Academy to replace the current secondary school. The project envisions a three-storey facility capable of over 1,100 students, with demolition of the old building after the new site opens. Construction was slated to begin mid-2026 with an autumn 2028 opening target. This is part of a broader effort to modernize schooling in Forres and address RAAC-related concerns in the existing estate.[1]
Public engagement and local context: The council ran a public engagement process ahead of the new academy site selection, highlighting community benefits such as dedicated sports and community facilities alongside the school, while noting concerns about traffic and playing-field access. Details of the consultation and responses were reported during the 2024–2026 planning window.[8][1]
Historic RAAC considerations: The need for replacement schools in the region has been framed in part by RAAC-related safety issues identified in the existing facilities, which has accelerated the push for purpose-built replacements like the new Forres Academy.[1][8]
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The old Forres Academy will be demolished once the new site opens in the summer of 2028.
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