 At the turn of the century, Kemnay Academy began accepting pupils from the neighbouring Kinellar Primary School in Blackburn.A second primary school in Kintore, Midmill School, was opened in November 2016 and became the fifth feeder school to Kemnay Academy.In June 2015, Former Provost of Aberdeenshire Jill Webster officially opened the school's new £14.3 million extension.