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Trinity Academy, Edinburgh

State School in Edinburgh, Scotland

Summary

State School in Edinburgh, Scotland

Field	Value
name	Trinity Academy
image	File:Trinity Academy, Edinburgh.jpg
image_size	257px
caption	The Trinity Academy complex, showing the original building (left) and the newer extension block (far right)
coordinates
established	1893
type	Non-denominational state-funded secondary school
head_label	Dean
head	Nick Burge
address	Craighall Avenue
city	Edinburgh
country	Scotland
postcode	EH6 4RT
local_authority	City of Edinburgh Council
staff	107
2021">{{Cite web	url	https://www.trinity.edin.sch.uk/images/HT/ExpAGM_TRI_Att_Report_2021.pdf	title=School Profile 2021/22	access-date=2023-05-27	lang=en	date=11 October 2021	first=Nick	last=Burge	url-status=live	archive-date=2022-01-07	archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107113312/https://www.trinity.edin.sch.uk/images/HT/ExpAGM_TRI_Att_Report_2021.pdf}}
enrolment	946
gender	Mixed
lower_age	11
upper_age	18
houses	Arran, Orkney, Tiree and Skye
colours	Yellow and Black

website	https://www.trinity.edin.sch.uk

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Trinity Academy is a state-run secondary school in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located on the border between Trinity, Newhaven, and Leith, next to Victoria Park, and a short distance from the banks of the Firth of Forth at Newhaven.

Admissions

Trinity 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 Granton.

History

The school was designed in 1891 by George Craig, a Leith architect for the Leith School Board.

Rugby

Trinity 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. Bangholm sports ground is also home to the Trinity Academicals Rugby Football Club.

Rectors

Below is a list of people who have served as Rector of Trinity Academy:

Nick Burge (2020-)
Bryan Paterson (2015–2020)
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

Mark Watt, Scottish Cricket International (Scotland national cricket team), (Derbyshire County Cricket Club)
Lewis Niven, Rugby Player
Alexander Bennett (1929–2003), ballet dancer
Sir William Patey (1971), British Diplomat
Sam Stanton, footballer (Dundee United)
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.)
Scott Wilson, footballer (Rangers F.C.)
Danny Swanson, footballer (Hibernian F.C.)
John Alexander Fraser (posthumously awarded George Cross for gallantry)
Malcolm MacPherson (1904 - 1971) - politician)
Paul Mitchell (broadcaster), sports commentator
Roy Moller, Scottish singer, songwriter and poet

References

(21 September 2021). "Senior Leadership Team – Edinburgh's Trinity Academy".
Burge, Nick. (11 October 2021). "School Profile 2021/22".
Edinburgh City Council, listed building summary
Thomas, Huw. "Trinity Academy Rugby World Team of the Month 5 November". Schools Rugby Team Awards.
"School History".
"Rector's Blog - 1st June 2020".
(20 February 2003). "Alexander Bennett". The Scotsman.
Hardie, David. (31 January 2012). "Hibs kid Sam Stanton hungry after Ibrox debut". Johnston Press.
"Medal awarded to Scots soldier beheaded by Japanese fetches £228k".
(4 May 2017). "Rugby".
"Roy Moller - Stereogram Recordings".

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