Pinewood School, Blackburn Explained

Pinewood School
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Location:86 Elm Grove, Blackburn, Bathgate EH47 7QX
Country:Scotland
Coordinates:55.8727°N -3.6136°W
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Type:Special Education school
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Head:Tracey Morrison (acting)
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Age Range:4 - 18
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Website:https://pinewoodschool.westlothian.org.uk

Pinewood School is an additional needs school in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland.

The school was founded in 1973 and was renovated in 2010/16 and a £5.8 million extension was completed in June 2022.[1] [2]

News coverage

in 2013, West Lothian Council have been met with strong opposition after a proposal to move primary school students moved from Pinewood to Ogilvie School Campus in Livingston.[3]

In 2014, Pupils from Pinewood School showcased their latest project: two short films entitled ‘Over the Top’ and ‘UFO’, at Bathgate’s Regal Theatre.[4]

In 2018, Pupils from Pinewood Won a Scotland-wide garden design competition and their design was put on display in Edinburgh.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: School Documents . 2024-04-22 . Pinewood School . en.
  2. Web site: Reporter . Stuart Sommerville Local Democracy . 2021-03-30 . When work will start on West Lothian school's third extension . 2024-04-22 . Edinburgh Live . en.
  3. Web site: Hall . Debbie . 2013-11-21 . Outcry over council plans to move additional support students from Pinewood to Ogilvie School Campus . 2024-04-23 . Daily Record . en.
  4. Web site: Kerr . Marjorie . 2014-06-05 . Budding Pinewood School pupils showcase film talent in Bathgate . 2024-04-23 . Daily Record . en.
  5. Web site: Kerr . Marjorie . 2018-03-02 . Pupils win national garden design competition . 2024-04-23 . Daily Record . en.