Stewarton 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. R Miller.[1]

Stewarton Academy
Location
Cairnduff Place, Stewarton, East Ayrshire

Scotland
Coordinates55.68252°N 4.50118°W / 55.68252; -4.50118
Information
TypeNon demonational secondary school
Motto‘Working together creating opportunities for achievement and success’
AuthorityEast Ayrshire Council
Head teacherRyan Miller
Staff62 class teachers
7 classroom assistants
GradesS1–S6
GenderMale and female
Age range12–18
Enrollment777
WebsiteStewarton Academy

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. https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/Resources/PDF/S/schools/school/StewartonAcademySchoolHandbook.pdf
  3. https://www.irvinetimes.com/news/18887213.stewarton-academy-hit-coronavirus-outbreak/
  4. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/stewarton-academy-pupils-east-ayrshires-8266833
  5. https://www.scottishconstructionnow.com/article/east-ayrshire-communities-benefit-from-graham-expertise
  6. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/stewarton-academy-prove-theyre-top-4704563
  7. https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/News/article/stewarton-academy-hmie-report-success
  8. https://www.ayrshiredailynews.co.uk/post/council-cabinet-underlines-commitment-to-stewarton-academy-and-school-estate
  9. https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/local-news/east-ayrshire-council-pledges-spend-10037198
  10. https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/Investing-in-East-Ayrshire-Schools/Stewarton-Academy.aspx
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