Trinity Academy is a state-run secondary school in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located on the border between Trinity and Leith, next to Victoria Park, and a short distance from the banks of the Firth of Forth at Newhaven.
| Trinity Academy | |
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 The Trinity Academy complex, showing the original building (left) and the newer extension block (far right) | |
| Address | |
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Craighall Avenue , EH6 4RT Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 55°58′35″N 3°11′44″W / 55.97638°N 3.19542°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Non-denominational state-funded secondary school |
| Established | 1893 |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh Council |
| Dean | Nick Burge [1] |
| Staff | 107[2] |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 946[2] |
| Houses | Arran, Orkney, Tiree and Skye |
| Colour(s) | Yellow and Black |
| Website | https://www.trinity.edin.sch.uk |
Admissions
editTrinity Academy was formerly a fee paying, selective senior secondary school, prior to the abolition of the Selective Qualifying Exam, which was normally taken in Primary 7 at age 11 or 12 years. It is now a non-selective, comprehensive school, and receives most of its first year pupils from three local 'feeder' primary schools; Trinity Primary (which is immediately adjacent), Victoria Primary in Newhaven, and Wardie Primary in Wardie.
History
editThe school was designed in 1891 by George Craig, a Leith architect for the Leith School Board.[3]
Rugby
editTrinity Academy's first XV rugby team won Rugby World Team of the Month in November 2005 after an unbeaten run including away wins at George Heriot's, Glenalmond and Hutchison Grammar School.[4] Bangholm sports ground is also home to the Trinity Academicals Rugby Football Club.
- Nick Burge (2020-)
- Bryan Paterson (2015–2020[6])
- Alec Morris (2008–2015)
- Peter Galloway C.B.E. (1983–2008)
- William Brodie (1969–1983)
- Alexander Neill (1953–1969)
- Dr. Albert Weir (1942–1953)
- James Scott (1925–1942)
- Thomas Duncan (1901–1925)
- Thomas Trotter (1893–1901)
Notable alumni
edit- Mark Watt, Scottish Cricket International (Scotland national cricket team), (Derbyshire County Cricket Club)
- Lewis Niven, Rugby Player
- Alexander Bennett (1929–2003), ballet dancer[7]
- Sir William Patey (1971), British Diplomat
- Sam Stanton, footballer (Dundee United)[8]
- Martin O'Neill, Baron O'Neill of Clackmannan, Scottish politician
- Gordon Connell, Scottish rugby international
- Darren Jackson, Scottish Football International/Hibernian
- Darren McGregor, footballer (Hibernian F.C.)
- Danny Swanson, footballer (Hibernian F.C.)
- John Alexander Fraser (posthumously awarded George Cross for gallantry[9])
- Malcolm MacPherson (1904 - 1971) - politician)
- Paul Mitchell (broadcaster), sports commentator[10]
- Roy Moller,[11] Scottish singer, songwriter and poet
References
edit- ^ https://www.trinity.edin.sch.uk/senior-leadership-team/
- ^ a b Burge, Nick (11 October 2021). "School Profile 2021/22" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 January 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Edinburgh City Council, listed building summary
- ^ Thomas, Huw. "Trinity Academy Rugby World Team of the Month 5 November". Rugby World. Schools Rugby Team Awards. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
- ^ "School History". Trinity Academy. Retrieved 22 December 2020.
- ^ "Rector's Blog - 1st June 2020". www.trinity.edin.sch.uk. Retrieved 10 August 2020.
- ^ "Alexander Bennett". The Scotsman. 20 February 2003. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ Hardie, David (31 January 2012). "Hibs kid Sam Stanton hungry after Ibrox debut". Edinburgh Evening News. Johnston Press. Retrieved 4 February 2012.
- ^ "Medal awarded to Scots soldier beheaded by Japanese fetches £228k". www.scotsman.com. Retrieved 14 August 2017.
- ^ "Rugby". paulmitchellweb.wordpress.com. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 24 February 2018.
- ^ "Roy Moller - Stereogram Recordings". Retrieved 15 July 2018.
External links
edit- Trinity Academy Parent Council
- "Homepage". Edinburgh’s Trinity Academy - Secondary School. 15 August 2018. Retrieved 24 May 2023.