Officials’ detailed analysis before making decisions

Councillors last year approved a set of principles to determine how the review would be carried out.

Officials leading the study are likely to carry out further detailed analysis of any building graded C or under, as well as any school likely to exceed 95% capacity in the next seven years.

Schools classed as “very remote” are protected from closure, however. These are Glenlyon, Kenmore and Kinloch Rannoch.

Ideally, the council wants all of its buildings rated A and B and have an occupancy of more than 80%.

In her report to councillors, service manager Carol Taylor said: “There are significant challenges for the school estate in the coming years.

“These include changing populations, house building in certain locations, ongoing deterioration in building infrastructure, pressure on maintenance budgets and the extension to early learning and childcare provision.

“The purpose of the transformation review is to meet these challenges and support the delivery of better outcomes for all of our young people through more effective use and management of the school estate.”

The latest budget includes a £125 million upgrade of school estates, including two new schools in the north of Perth, as well as at the recently-revived Oudenarde estate near Bridge of Earn.

Overall, 15 primaries and secondaries are expected to benefit from the investment.