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

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. 

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.

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.” 

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

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.”  

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.

“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.

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

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.