Renfrewshire primary school set on fire as police launch probe into 'wilful' blaze

Probe launched after deliberate fire at school

A probe has been launched after a deliberate fire at Bishopton Primary School.

Renfrewshire primary school set on fire as police launch probe into 'wilful' blaze

Officers were called to the blaze at a school on Old Greenock Road at around 8pm on Saturday (April 11).

Appeal after wilful fire at Bishopton school

Police are appealing for information following a wilful fire at a school in Bishopton. The fire was reported at a school on Old Greenock Road around 8pm on Saturday 11th April 2026. Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service. There were no reports of any injuries. Detective Constable Jack McElwee said: “Thankfully there was no lasting damage or injuries as a result of this incident but it co…

Investigation after 'deliberate' fire at primary school

Emergency services were called to a fire at a school on Old Greenock Road in Bishopton