Head Teacher

Located in Ardrossan, North Ayrshire, Scotland, Ardrossan Academy is a co-educational six-year secondary school. First established in 1882, the school moved onto its current site in 1971, and has seen extensive redevelopment and modernisation since its founding. With around 1000 students, Ardrossan Academy is significantly larger than the average secondary school of its type. 

Headteacher

Ms Lisa Chalmers

Values and Vision

Ardrossan Academy works hard to foster a sense of community among its pupils, encouraging them to show respect for both themselves and others. As well as this, the school takes great pride in its comprehensive ethos, offering a wide range of opportunities for students regardless of academic or personal background. As well as having high academic expectations of their students, the school also strives to properly develop the social and emotional intelligence of its students, whilst also providing them with proper support and guidance with regards to their options upon leaving school.

Education Scotland Inspection

“Young people learn and achieve well at Ardrossan Academy. They are motivated and positive about their learning experiences and proud of their school. They enjoy their learning and feel encouraged and supported to do their best. Across the school, they participate actively, undertaking a wide variety of engaging and interesting learning activities and contributing confidently in lessons. Young people enjoy the collaborative approaches to learning being used in most classes.”

The full report into Ardrossan Academy can be found here.