Drumbrae

Michelle Melrose, who has two children at Clermiston, said the planning application, to be considered by councillors today, is another indication that the council has already made up its mind on the future of Drumbrae.

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Another parent, Lisa Scott, added: "There is no requirement for this nursery, particularly if the proposed Drumbrae closure does not go ahead."

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The teenagers - former pupils of Drumbrae - had planned to speak to Councillor Dawe over the city's proposals to close the school, along with three others.

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Councillors will make a decision on whether or not to close Drumbrae - as well as Fort,

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They have not yet given up the fight to save Drumbrae and its adjoining nursery but a positive vote on the new nursery will almost certainly spell the death knell for both.

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The local Tory group has decided to vote to save Fort and Drumbrae primaries, while it remains undecided on the future of Royston and Burdiehouse, the other schools threatened with closure.

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On the other side, Drumbrae - which is one of four schools currently facing closure - has just a 23 per cent occupancy rate, with campaigners saying the roll has slumped since it faced the axe.

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The event will take place on March 15 from 4-6pm at Drumbrae Leisure Centre.

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The most expensive primary schools in terms of cost per pupil are Drumbrae, Fort and Hillwood, which have occupancy rates of 23, 32 and 47 per cent respectively.

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ADVERTISEMENT sery at Clermiston Primary, which is one of the schools that would receive Drumbrae pupils.

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