The building contains an eight-class primary school with capacity for 242 pupils. 

A family and nurture room, a drama box, a cooking lab and an e-learning zone are also within the building. 

Classrooms open onto a shared activity area with booths and furniture designed to cater for different ways of learning.

There is also a forest school area and a multi-use games area outside. The project also features a two-court gym hall. 

Stallan Brand designed the curved building. The building was built by Kier Construction, who were appointed by Hub South West on behalf of North Lanarkshire Council.

Duffy said: “The pupils have clearly settled in well, and this is a building the whole community of Bargeddie can be proud of.”

In May 2026, pupils and staff moved into the new building.

Acting head teacher Pauline Doran said the new building was designed to inspire teaching and learning.

P7 pupil Lucas said: “The best thing about the new facilities is the running track, cafeteria and the wilderness area.”

Council leader Jim Logue, depute leader Louise Roarty, education convener Michael McBride, local councillors Gary Robinson and Lesley Mitchell and Father James O’Kane attended the opening.

Previously, St Kevin’s shared a campus with Bargeddie Primary. But because the area’s population has increased, a new building was needed.

The building’s shape is inspired by the story of St Kevin and the blackbird’s nest. 

The project is part of the council’s wider Town and Community Hub Delivery Programme, which intends to enhance local facilities and deliver contemporary spaces for learning and community life.

Earlier in November, Gartcosh Community Hub opened to pupils.

Early in 2027, the extension to Chryston High School will be ready.