Larkhall Academy
School in Larkhall, Scotland
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Larkhall Academy is a non-denominational coeducational secondary school in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.[2][3] The current head teacher is Andy Smith.[4] The school has an additional support needs department.[5] The school's catchment area includes the town of Larkhall as well as the villages of Stonehouse, Ashgill and Netherburn.[6]
| Larkhall Academy | |
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| Location | |
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Broomhill Road , ML9 1QN Scotland | |
| 55.734188°N 3.974563°W | |
| Information | |
| Motto | Ad Altiora |
| Established | 1868 |
| Authority | South Lanarkshire |
Head teacher | Andy Smith[1] |
| Scottish Highers | 1st Years – 6th Years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Enrollment | 1200 |
| Website | www |
History
Larkhall Academy Subscription School was founded in Union Street in 1868.[7] In 1972, the school premises were moved to Cherryhill.[8] The new school building opened in 2009 and headteacher Tom Dingwall retired shortly after.[9]
In 2018, former head teacher Bryan Kee resigned.[10][11] On 14 June 2018 the school was awarded Digital Schools status for promoting digital skills in their classrooms.[12][13] The S4 and S6 pupils recorded the best SQA exam results since the introduction of the new qualifications in 2014.[14]
Gallery
Old building, 2007
New building during construction, 2008
New building, 2009
