Stewarton Academy

55°40′57″N 4°30′04″W / 55.68252°N 4.50118°W / 55.68252; -4.50118InformationTypeNon demonational secondary schoolMottoBe CourteousReligious affiliation(s)Non demonationalAuthorityEast Ayrshire CouncilHead teacherJohn StuartStaff62 class teachers
7 classroom assistantsGradesS1–S6GenderMale and femaleAge range12–18Enrollment777LanguageEnglishCampus type11–18 secondary educational campusWebsiteStewarton 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]

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.^[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]

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.^[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]

• £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