What the consultation is
We've currently identified 3 possible locations to build a new Trinity High School.
We're also continuing to look for other potential suitable sites.
About the new school
The new Trinity High School will:
- be built for a capacity of 1,400
- have high-quality modern learning and teaching facilities
- include an outdoor, artificial full-size sports pitch
- provide 300m2 of community space.
We're working with architects, school staff and pupils to develop the detail of what spaces and facilities will be included in the new school.
Identifying the new school location
Trinity needs to be in a different location as the current school site is too small to build on.
The location needs to be:
- at least 20 acres
- easy to get to by public transport and by walking and cycling
- able to meet planning policies and be suitable land to build a school on
- affordable and deliverable.
We're looking at all potential council and privately owned locations in the school catchment. Council owned sites are prioritised as it’s more likely we can build a new school on them.
You can see the sites we have considered so far in our outline business case (page 159 of this report to our education board).
We’ve currently identified 3 suitable locations and are also continuing to look for other
potential suitable sites.
If we identify a suitable option, we'll bring it to our Education Board in 2027 then carry out this same location consultation.
3 potential locations
We’ve currently identified 3 suitable locations:
- Barwood, Erskine
- East Craigend, Erskine
- part of King George V playing fields, Renfrew.
You can view each location, see block plans showing how a school might fit, and complete the survey to give your feedback.
Why we’re consulting
Building a new Trinity High School is part of our major strategic investment in Renfrewshire schools, providing the best possible learning environments and enhancing community facilities.
A new Trinity is needed because of its current condition and to make sure it is suitable to meet future demand.
We want to gather people’s views on the potential locations to help inform the preferred option.
How you can tell us what you think
Online
Public drop-in information evening
You can also come to the public drop-in information evening at Trinity High School anytime between 6.30pm and 8pm on Tuesday 24 November 2026.
Parent feedback session
Parents and carers of Trinity High School and its associated primary schools can come along to a parent feedback session.
Information has been shared directly with parents and carers. If you want to contact us about these, email learningestate@renfrewshire.gov.uk.
Information in other formats
If you would like this information in another format, you can contact us by email to learningestate@renfrewshire.gov.uk.
What happens next
We'll share an update of your feedback next year and it will then be considered alongside technical assessments of each location.
We’ll use this to put forward a preferred location for councillors on our Education Board to consider in Autumn 2027.
Once this happens, you’ll have a further opportunity to give your views through formal consultation in 2028.
Key dates
Public engagement
Open for feedback
Friday 30 October 2026
Closed and reviewing feedback
Friday 27 November 2026
Outcome available
Wednesday 31 March 2027
How we’re using your data and your feedback
We'll use the information you submit to:
- process this consultation
- check and compare information with our existing records like responses from previous consultation
- possibly share details with other council services and partners if required.
Consultation responses will be publicly available on request. If you want to keep your response private, tell us when you submit your response. We may still be obliged to disclose your response, on request, due to the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and so, we cannot guarantee complete confidentiality.
See more information on how the council handles your personal information.
