Plans submitted for new Forres Academy

The proposal includes replacing the current Forres Academy with a modern, three-storey building covering 12,126m². The new school would provide space for 1,120 secondary pupils, including dedicated facilities for pupils with additional support needs and areas for community use. The plans also include outdoor sports facilities, landscaping, car parking, and a dedicated bus drop-off area.

If approved, the new academy will be built next to Applegrove Primary School, supporting a shared 5–18 campus model that will give both primary and secondary pupils opportunities to learn and interact in a modern, well-equipped environment, while also making it easier for the community to use the facilities.

Subject to planning approval, the project will be delivered by Hub North Scotland, with Balfour Beatty as the main contractor.