Paisley Grammar School pupils have marked their final day in the school’s current building ahead of the move to a new campus in August.
The final day of term saw pupils celebrate with inflatables, games, a splash zone, a silent disco, an ice cream van and other activities, giving them one last chance to make memories in the building before the school relocates. Teachers will finish on Tuesday as preparations for the move continue.
For generations, the school has been at the heart of the Paisley community, with thousands of pupils passing through its doors. In recent weeks, former pupils, teachers, staff and families have also had the chance to say goodbye during a series of farewell visits on 1st June, 6th June and 18th June, which were all fully booked.
Paisley Grammar has educated many former pupils, known as “Grammarians”, including actor David Tennant and journalist Andrew Neil.
Janice Levens, Head Teacher at Paisley Grammar School, said: “Friday was a very special and emotional day for our school community. This building has been part of so many lives over the years, and it holds a great deal of history and pride.
“While it is difficult to say goodbye, we are also looking forward with excitement to the opportunities our new school will bring for our pupils and staff.”
Grace Verity, an S6 pupil, said: “It’s sad to be leaving the school because there are so many memories here, but we’re really excited to move to the new building and take advantage of everything it will offer, making lots of new memories.”
Pupils and staff will move into the new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus, off Renfrew Road, when the new school year begins in August.
The campus will also become home to Renfrewshire’s Music School, bringing together young musicians from across the area in purpose-built facilities.
The new school forms part of wider investment in education across Renfrewshire. Current projects include the new Thistle Primary School in Dargavel Village, the redesign and expansion of Park Mains High School, and ongoing work on future school estate proposals in the Johnstone area and for a new Trinity High School.
Councillor Emma Rodden, Convener of Renfrewshire Council’s Education and Children’s Services Policy Board, said: “This is a significant moment for Paisley Grammar School and for the wider community. While we recognise the importance of the school’s history, we are also investing in its future.
“The new campus will provide outstanding facilities that will benefit pupils, staff and the community for many years to come.”
The future of the current Paisley Grammar School building has also moved forward. Renfrewshire Council has agreed Nixon as the preferred purchaser of the site.
Plans have been submitted to convert the historic part of the school into flats, while the newer extensions would be demolished and replaced with new homes, subject to planning permission.
Photo: Paisley Grammar School pupils Daniel Nyarko, 13, and Nathaniel Tamuno, 12.
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Photo: Paisley Grammar School in June 2026.
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Photo: Paisley Grammar School pupils’ last day of fun.
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Photo: Paisley Grammar School pupils enjoy the inflatables.
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Photo: Paisley Grammar School pupils enjoy the inflatables.
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Photo: Paisley Grammar School pupils enjoy the inflatables.
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Photo: Paisley Grammar School pupils enjoy laser tag.
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Photo: Paisley Grammar School pupils’ last day of fun.
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Photo: Paisley Grammar School pupils enjoy the silent disco.
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Photo: Former Paisley Grammar School pupil David Tennant featured in the school yearbook.
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