The Robert Burns Academy is a secondary school located in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, which opened to pupils in October 2020 following the merger of Cumnock Academy and Auchinleck Academy.[2] The current Head Teacher, Tracy Stewart, also serves as the Head of Barony Campus, which includes Robert Burns Academy, Lochnorris Primary School, Cherry Trees Early Childhood Centre, and Hillside School.[3][4]
| The Robert Burns Academy | |
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Barony Campus, Auchinleck Road, Cumnock, East Ayrshire Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 55°27′16″N 4°15′59″W / 55.45445°N 4.26644°W |
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| Type | Co-educational, non-demonational secondary school |
| Motto | Where we belong, where we reach our potential |
| Religious affiliation(s) | non-demonational |
| Established | 26 October 2020 |
| Founder | Merger of Cumnock Academy and Auchinleck Academy |
| Authority | East Ayrshire Council |
| Campus Director | Tracy Stewart |
| Head teacher | Tracy Stewart[1] |
| Staff | 200 approx |
| Grades | S1–S6 |
| Gender | Boys and girls |
| Age range | 11–18 |
| Enrollment | 1,665 |
| Language | English, Scots language |
| Campus type | 3-18 Curriculum campus, consisting of Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Special school provision |
| Website | Robert Burns Academy |
In 2022, Robert Burns Academy was ranked as the 288th best performing state school in Scotland, an increase from its 2021 ranking of 340th.[5] Robert Burns Academy, as well as the overall Barony Campus, is the largest educational provision in Scotland.[6]
History
editThe proposal for the creation of a new multi-million pound new "super school" in the Cumnock area was announced in November 2014. The proposed closure of Auchinleck and Cumnock Academies, and the creation of a new school campus, involved consultation with the parents and carers of students at both schools. [7]
The opening of the new Barony Campus and Robert Burns Academy was delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak resulting in construction work being halted at the site for a period. The school campus eventually opened to pupils in October 2020.[8]
Barony Campus
editRobert Burns Academy is part of a 3-18 campus known as the Barony Campus. Within the campus are:
- Robert Burns Academy
- Lochnorris Primary School
- Cherry Trees Early Childhood Centre
- Hillside School
Each of the four educational establishments is led by its own Head Teacher, with Tracy Stewart serving as the overall Head of Campus, as well as Head Teacher of Robert Burns Academy.[9]
Staffing
editAs one of the largest schools in Scotland in terms of pupil population, Robert Burns Academy has a large number of staff consisting of;[10]
- 1 Head Teacher (also Head of Campus)
- 6 Depute Head Teachers
- 1 Head of Inclusion hub provision
- 9 Principal Teachers of Pupil Support
- Class teachers across different educational departments
- Support, clerical and janitorial staff
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Talented Cumnock pupil performs at Downing Street's Burns Night reception". Cumnock Chronicle. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Investing in East Ayrshire Schools · East Ayrshire Council". www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk. 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Peter to take charge at £ 68m superschool". Retrieved 28 August 2023 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Talented Cumnock pupil performs at Downing Street's Burns Night reception". Cumnock Chronicle. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Ayrshire schools ranked in 'gold standard' annual league table". 22 June 2022.
- ^ Hilley, Sarah (8 October 2020). "Scotland's biggest school will be finished tomorrow in East Ayrshire". Daily Record.
- ^ https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/Resources/PDF/S/schools/Auchinleck-Academy-and-Cumnock-Academy-consultation-report-on-responses.pdf [dead link]
- ^ "The Barony Campus opening - super-school finally opens doors to first wave of students". Cumnock Chronicle.
- ^ "Headteacher's Welcome – THE ROBERT BURNS ACADEMY". blogs.glowscotland.org.uk.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2021.
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