Langholm Academy
| Langholm Academy | |
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| Location | |
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Scotland | |
| Coordinates | _ type:edu 55°09′11″N 3°00′11″W / 55.153°N 3.003°W |
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| School type | Secondary school |
| Established | March 1876 |
| Head teacher | Justin Sinclair |
Langholm Academy is a non-denominational, co-educational six-year comprehensive secondary school in Langholm, Scotland.
The school was created in March 1876, with John Howie as head. During the 1880s, the school had a record as one of the best academic schools in Scotland.
Currently, the school has 270 pupils: the current building was opened in 1962.[1] A sports and leisure complex was opened alongside the school in 2002.
The Academy is associated with three primary schools: Langholm, Canonbie, and Glenzier.[2]
Head teachers
- John Howie 1876–1908
- Robert Hamilton 1908–1931
- George Badenoch 1931–1938
- Andrew Robertson 1938–1949
- James Pattie 1949–1971
- Roger Blamire 1971–1975
- Andrew Blake 1975–1979
- David McDonald 1979–1993
- Alan Gray 1993–2000
- William Mckenzie (acting) 2000–2001
- Christopher Barbour 2001–2005
- William Mckenzie (acting) 2005–2006
- Emma Neil 2006– April 2012
- John McFadyen (acting) April 2012-Dec 2013
- Justin Sinclair Dec 2013-Dec 2015
References
External links
- Langholm Academy website
- Inspection report
- School data on BBC
- Langholm Academy's page on Scottish Schools Online