Work on new campus to get underway

Work is expected to start on the site for the new Mayfield Community Learning Campus this summer. 

Due to finish in 2027

Midlothian Council has appointed Kier to build the new campus, which is expected to be complete in spring 2027, with the overall project due to conclude later that year.

Existing buildings demolished

The existing buildings will be demolished, and the new campus will incorporate Mayfield Primary School, St Luke’s RC Primary School, nursery (early learning), additional support needs and community facilities. 

A community hub

The campus will also include a grass seven-a-side football pitch, full-sized 3G football pitch, basketball court, community growing space, community meeting rooms, workspaces and library facilities. 

Schools at its heart 

Midlothian Council’s Cabinet Member for Education, Councillor Ellen Scott said: “While the schools will be the heart of this project, our aim is to build an outstanding facility that will also serve the wider community.” 

Multi-million pound project

The £41.8 million project forms part of the Learning Estate Investment Programme and benefits from funding from the Scottish Government.

Significant investment 

Councillor Scott added: “This is a significant and timely investment in the future of the Mayfield community. We’re looking forward to welcoming local people and children into a well-designed, modern and inspiring building that responds to the needs of young learners while expanding opportunities for improved health, wellbeing and the local economy.”  

Modern environment

Phil McDowell, regional director for Kier Construction North & Scotland, said: “We’re pleased to be working once again with Midlothian Council to deliver the new Mayfield Community Learning Campus. Drawing on our strong track record in building high-quality schools, we’ll create a modern, inclusive environment for over 700 pupils complete with a wide range of community uses.

Minimise disruption

“This project marks a major step forward for Mayfield. We’ve also developed a careful site preparation strategy to minimise disruption to nearby residents, reusing materials on site to reduce waste and traffic coming in and out of the site.

Valuable resource 

“The end result will be a valuable resource for learning, wellbeing and community life for years to come.”

Pupil numbers

The new community campus will accommodate up to 701 pupils in denominational and non-denominational settings. There will be spaces for 24 children with additional support needs and an expanded nursery which will be able to take 100 children from the age of 2 years old.  

In the photographs

In the picture from left to right are: Mayfield Primary Head Teacher Lindsey Walker, Cabinet Member for Education Councillor Ellen Scott, Senior Project Manager David Guild, Executive Director Children, Young People and Partnerships Fiona Robertson, Phil McDowell, the Regional Director for Kier Construction North & Scotland, Head of Development Fiona Clandillon and St Luke's Primary Head Teacher Louise McGuire.
Second image is a CGI of what the new campus may look like.