Stewarton Academy

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Stewarton Academy
Stewarton Academy badge.jpeg
Location
Cairnduff Place, Stewarton, East Ayrshire

Scotland
Coordinates55°40′57″N 4°30′04″W / 55.68252°N 4.50118°W / 55.68252; -4.50118Coordinates: 55°40′57″N 4°30′04″W / 55.68252°N 4.50118°W / 55.68252; -4.50118
Information
TypeNon demonational secondary school
MottoBe Courteous
Religious affiliation(s)Non demonational
AuthorityEast Ayrshire Council
Head teacherJohn Stuart
Staff62 class teachers
7 classroom assistants
GradesS1–S6
GenderMale and female
Age range12–18
Enrollment777
LanguageEnglish
Campus type11–18 secondary educational campus
WebsiteStewarton Academy

Stewarton Academy is a co-educational, non-demonational secondary school in the town of Stewarton, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The current Head Teacher of Stewarton Academy is Mr J. Stuart.[1]

The schools academic performance in terms of examination results is above the national average in Scotland.[2]

History and catchment area[]

Stewarton Academy serves a rural part of East Ayrshire including Stewarton, Dunlop and Kilmaurs. Currently, Stewarton Academy has four associated primary schools; Dunlop Primary School, Kilmaurs Primary School, Nether Robertland Primary School and Lainshaw Primary School.[2]

In November 2020, the school was affected by an outbreak of COVID-19. As a result, the school was deep cleaned prior to pupils and staff returning.[3]

Pupils at Stewarton Academy won the Readers Cup Challenge in 2016 against other local schools.[4]

Stewarton Academy provides a training programme to pupils interested in a career within the construction industry. This initiative has been funded and supported by local construction firm GRAHAM.[5]

2014 inspection[]

In 2014, Education Scotland inspected the school and found major strengths of the educational provision provided for young people, with the overall inspection being graded as "very good".[6] Points raised by Education Scotland pointed to:[7]

  • "polite, friendly and well-behaved young people, who enjoy their learning in a supportive and very caring environment"
  • "the strong leadership of the new acting headteacher, senior management and the active contribution of staff to the very positive climate for learning"
  • "the impressive achievements of young people in a wide range of activities across the school"
  • "the school’s approaches to improving its work through very effective analysis of pupil data and the use of self evaluation"
  • "a wide range of partnerships which enhance learners’ experiences"

Upgrade investments[]

In 2017, East Ayrshire Council pledged £13.2 million in investment towards Stewarton Academy in order to provide vital upgrades and repairs to the current school estate.[8][9]

Over the next six years, Stewarton Academy will see full refurbishment of the existing building, improved sports facilities and the construction of a new extension. Funding has been allocated by East Ayrshire Council for:[10]

  • £7 million for the extension
  • £2 million to upgrade the sports facilities
  • £4 million to improve heating, electrical systems, ventilation systems, roofing, accessibility adaptations and hospitality and catering facilities
  • £2.5 million for additional support needs provision

See also[]

  • List of schools in Scotland

References[]

  1. ^ "Senior Leadership Team (Remits)". Stewarton Academy. January 19, 2017.
  2. ^ a b "Stewarton Academy School Handbook" (PDF). www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
  3. ^ "Academy hit with coronavirus outbreak". Irvine Times.
  4. ^ Wilson, Fraser N. (June 23, 2016). "Stewarton Academy pupils are East Ayrshire's best bookworms after winning prize". Daily Record.
  5. ^ Now, Scottish Construction. "East Ayrshire communities benefit from GRAHAM expertise". Scottish Construction Now.
  6. ^ Wilson, Fraser N. (November 27, 2014). "Stewarton Academy are top of the class". Daily Record.
  7. ^ "Stewarton Academy HMIe report success - East Ayrshire Council News". www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk. November 27, 2014.
  8. ^ News, Ayrshire Daily (March 11, 2017). "Council Cabinet underlines commitment to Stewarton Academy and school estate". Ayrshire Daily News.
  9. ^ Rutherford, Colin (March 16, 2017). "East Ayrshire Council to spend £13.2m on school upgrade". Daily Record.
  10. ^ "Stewarton Academy · East Ayrshire Council". East-ayrshire.gov.uk. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
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