PARENTS at a primary school claim controversial plans to redraw catchment areas could have a "devastating" impact on the provision of education locally.
Glasgow City Council has launched a consultation to discuss ways to ease overcrowding at Hillhead Primary, including changing boundaries.
But parents of children at Hyndland Primary School claim the new catchment could force the closure of a well-used community hub to make space for extra pupils.
Increased class sizes would, they say, have a detrimental impact on children's education.
John Lewis, chairman of Hyndland Primary School Parent Council, said: "The proposals for Hillhead Primary school could have a devastating impact on our school and schools in the surrounding area, such as Notre Dame, that use the out-of-school facilities.
"Hundreds of pupils use the breakfast club and after-school centre at the Hyndland After School Club and there are 12 staff members.
"It would have a disastrous impact for families if this was to be closed and turned into classrooms."
The building used by the Hyndland After School Club - 'The Afty' - is included in the school capacity figures in the consultation document. It sits in the grounds of the school and is used by more than 300 children.
Parents say the council numbers do not reflect the capacity of the school once the club is taken out.
Glasgow's education department is seeking ways to ease overcrowding at Hillhead Primary.
Consultation plans drawn up would slash the number of pupils entering the school.
Surrounding schools Oakgrove, Anderston, Garnetbank, Hyndland and Thornwood will be expected to take additional pupils. The consultation also includes a suggestion to close Kelvin Park Early Years Centre.
A council spokeswoman said: "There is still time for all interested parties to respond and we would urge people to make their thoughts on the proposals known."
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