Andersons Primary School

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Andersons Primary School
Address
High Street, Forres

Moray
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IV36 1DB
Information
TypeState Primary School
Local authorityMoray Council
Head teacherMaureen Moonay
Staff14[1]
Age5 to 11
Enrolment268

Andersons Primary School is a state run Primary school serving the town of Forres, Scotland.

History[]

In 1814 a local man by the name of Jonathan Anderson founded Anderson's Free School on the site of Forres House Community Centre. This later became Anderson's Institute, then Forres Academy before being converted to a Primary School in 1971. In 1926 the main teaching block of 13 Classrooms were built to supplement the original hall/gymnasium and 2 general purpose rooms.

Listed Status[]

The front block of Anderson Primary School which faces the high street has been a category B listed building since 1983[2]

References[]

  1. ^ "Andersons Primary School". Moray.gov.uk. Retrieved 9 November 2009.
  2. ^ "High Street, Anderson's Primary School, (front Block Facing High Street Only) Gatepiers and Railings - Forres - Moray - Scotland". British Listed Buildings. Retrieved 5 May 2012.

Coordinates: 57°36′14″N 3°36′39″W / 57.60389°N 3.61083°W / 57.60389; -3.61083



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