Which primary schools have (a) opened and (b) closed in each year since 1990.

I refer the member to the answer to question S2W-18439 on 13 September 2005 which included a list of primaryschool openings and closings, both local authority and independent, for the calendaryears 1995 to part way through 2005. Allanswers to written parliamentary questions are available on the Parliament’s website,the search facility for which can be found at:
http://www.scottish.parliament.uk/webapp/wa.search.
As indicated in that answer,the information is derived from data collected annually by the Scottish ExecutiveEducation Department on the opening and closing of schools. Systematic informationon the opening and closing of schools was not collected before June 1995.
The tables which follow supplementthe information on primary schools provided in the earlier answer with details forthe whole of 2005 and for 2006 to date.
The provision of school accommodationis a dynamic process, reflecting the decisions of local authorities across Scotlandin response to a wide range of factors, and school openings and closings need tobe considered in that context. For example, a number of the closures listed representschools which have merged to form new schools, often in new buildings, or whichare moving site.
Table 1: PrimarySchools Opened, by Year
Education Authority Area
|
School

2005 (entire)
|

Dundee City
| Claypotts Castle Primary School

Edinburgh City
| Currie Primary School

Edinburgh City
| Canal View Primary School

Edinburgh City
| Pentland Primary School

Fife
| Sathya Sai School*

West Lothian
| Cawburn Community Primary School

2006 (to date)
|

Aberdeenshire
| Hill of Banchory Primary School

Glasgow
| Ardsgoil Glasgow Gaelic School

Glasgow
| Camstradden Primary School

North Lanarkshire
| John Paul II Primary School

Note:
* Denotes Independent School.
Table 2: Primary Schools Closed, by Year

Education Authority Area
| School

2005 (entire)
|

Aberdeenshire
| Cairnorrie Primary School

Aberdeenshire
|