School Closure Due to Structural Issue
Edinburgh City Council has closed St Cuthbert's RC Primary School following a routine health and safety inspection that identified a structural problem requiring immediate attention.
The council announced that urgent building work is necessary at the school, which serves approximately 180 pupils. As a precautionary measure, the school building will be closed starting Tuesday. However, the nursery section will remain open as usual.
Temporary Arrangements for Pupils
From Wednesday, children will be relocated to several nearby primary schools, though the specific schools have not yet been confirmed. During this transition, all pupils will have access to online learning. The council will provide families with further details regarding the new arrangements in due course.
Details on Structural Problem and Community Impact
The council has not disclosed additional information about the nature of the structural issue when contacted by the BBC. St Cuthbert's, located in Polwarth, enrolls pupils from across Edinburgh.
Official Statements
Councillor James Dalgleish, convenor for education, children and families at the council, acknowledged the inconvenience caused to parents and carers by the closure.
"Our priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of children in our care, and staff who work in the school.
We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families while our teams work to support and settle children into new learning environments this week.
Regular updates will be provided to parents and carers via the St Cuthbert's Primary School website."
