Stewarton Academy | |
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Cairnduff Place,
Stewarton,
East Ayrshire Scotland | |
Coordinates | 55°40′57″N 4°30′04″W / 55.68252°N 4.50118°W |
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Type | Non demonational secondary school |
Motto | Be Courteous |
Religious affiliation(s) | Non demonational |
Authority | East Ayrshire Council |
Head teacher | John Stuart |
Staff | 62 class teachers 7 classroom assistants |
Grades | S1–S6 |
Gender | Male and female |
Age range | 12–18 |
Enrollment | 777 |
Language | English |
Campus type | 11–18 secondary educational campus |
Website | Stewarton Academy |
Stewarton Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational 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] In 2022, it ranked as the 190th best performing state school in Scotland, an increase from its position in 2021 where it was ranked as the 200th best performing Scottish secondary school. As a result, Stewart Academy is regarded as the best performing secondary school in East Ayrshire. [3]
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. [4]
Pupils at Stewarton Academy won the Readers Cup Challenge in 2016 against other local schools. [5]
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. [6]
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. [7] [8]
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: [9]
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