Timeline on new Ayrshire super school unveiled as pupils set for post-summer holiday entry

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Council chiefs have unveiled an entry date for pupils and staff to start a new era at Ayrshire's latest super school. The Maybole community campus will see a secondary school merge with two primary schools.

Work is nearing completion on the major project which will bring education in North Carrick under one roof. A total of 1,370 pupils are set to move into state-of-the-art facilities with the campus also including a swimming pool which will be open to the public.

An all-weather pitch is also in the works as part of improved sports facilities.And pupils of the new Carrick Academy, Culzean Primary School & early years centre and St Cuthbert's Primary School will all begin their new chapter at the start of the school year in August.The swimming pool is expected to be finished off later this year – but the public won't be able to dive in until January 2024 to give pupils the chance to settle in first.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.South Ayrshire Council have also announced that the second all-weather pitch is ahead of schedule and should be complete before Christmas.

Demolition of the old Carrick Academy building will start after the schools move into the new building. It is expected that the whole project is set to be completed in June next year.A spokesperson for South Ayrshire Council said: "Work at Maybole community campus is progressing well with pupils and