The new state-of-the-art facility near Renfrew Road has already become a striking new addition to the town’s skyline, with the three-storey building now taking shape.

Initial groundworks started in March 2025 and the main construction got under way in June 2025. The structure is now in place and external insulation is now being added.

Work will continue until next summer to finish the building, create the outdoor areas, and fit out the inside ahead of opening.

The project is being delivered by Renfrewshire Council, supported by funding from the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Improvement Programme.  

Speaking after a visit to the site, Councillor Emma Rodden, education convener of Renfrewshire Council, said: “I was delighted to see the incredible progress made since work started on the new Paisley Grammar School Community Campus one year ago – and the building is fast becoming a new landmark within the town. 

“When it opens, this will be a modern state-of-the-art facility which will open up new opportunities for learning and teaching not possible within the current building. 

“And it won’t just be a great building for pupils and school staff – the new sporting and other facilities will be a wonderful resource for the wider community too. 

“Through our Learning Estate Strategy we are planning the biggest-ever investment in Renfrewshire’s schools – and the quality of the new Paisley Grammar sets a standard we hope to follow with other schools elsewhere in the area in the years ahead.”

When setting their annual budget earlier this year, councillors created the ability to borrow up to £170m to fund the next phase of investment in Renfrewshire’s schools. 

The Learning Estate Strategy will guide decisions over where that investment will be prioritised, with 14 schools now identified as priorities, for which detailed options will now be drawn up. 

Cllr Rodden was joined by Paisley Grammar School head teacher Janice Levens and members of the ‘site squad’ – Niamh, Grace, Surbjeet and Adam, four S3 and S4 pupils who have been helping tell the story of the new-build to their fellow pupils.