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Barrhead High School

FieldValue
nameBarrhead High School
mottoRaise The Barr
cityBarrhead, East Renfrewshire
countryScotland
typeSecondary
established
head_teacherFiona Johnston
enrolment632 (2023)
website
addressAurs Road
coloursPurple, black & white
nicknameBHS
national_ranking41st Best In Scotland (41/347)

Barrhead High School is a secondary school in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. It was established in 1967. Fiona Johnston is the current headmistress, appointed in 2020. The school underwent a £30 million refurbishment in 2017 so the school is now fully equipped with the latest tech and recourses, because of this the school offers vocational courses.

Associated primary schools

Also known as "feeder" schools, they include:

  • Cross Arthurlie Primary School
  • Carlibar Primary School
  • Hillview Primary School
  • The school also serves other areas and schools such as schools in Neilston, Paisley, Uplawmoor, Darnley and more.

Notable alumni

  • Thomas Elder Dickson, artist
  • Gregor Fisher, actor
  • Douglas Henshall, actor
  • Kirsty Maclean, footballer
  • Allison McGourty, arts executive
  • Alex McLeish, football manager

Media features

The has been very successful over the past few years, this was even recognised multiple times by the STV and BBC. The school was also used for a BBC video and article as well it was used more recently another two times in two BBC Bitesize (Also known as BBC Education) Videos, Articles and Lessons.

References

References

  1. "Vocational Courses".
  2. (2016-03-24). "Better late than never as work begins on new Barrhead High".
  3. "Associated Primary Schools".
  4. "Other Areas And Schools Served".
  5. (2024-08-05). "BBC Scotland - The L.A.B Scotland, Learning about the circular economy with Barrhead High School".
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