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Larkhall Academy is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, 12-18 secondary school, situated in Larkhall in South Lanarkshire. It currently has 1,100 students on the school roll. 

Larkhall Academy Subscription School was founded in 1868. Following the 1872 Education Act, the school was transferred to an elected school board, and became known as Larkhall Academy. In 2009, it moved to a new building on its current site on Broomhill Road. 

Headteacher

Mr Bryan Kee

Values and vision

Larkhall Academy’s motto is: ‘We aspire, we believe, we succeed.’ The school prides itself on its positive ethos. This is created by: the atmosphere in the school; the working relationships between pupils, staff, families and the wider community; the positive learning environment in classrooms and the sense of belonging that all of this generates. 

Larkhall Academy aims to be wholly committed to every pupil receiving the fullest education possible and to ensuring that every pupil reaches their potential. The school aims to work alongside its key learning partners - pupils, parents/carers and all other relevant parties - to ensure that it meets these goals. It aims to promote a culture of collaborative working, positivity, encouraging pupil and staff health and wellbeing, supporting others, and celebrating success.

Education Scotland

“Particular strengths of the school: The work of the Assessment is for Learning Group in improving the quality of teaching and of young people’s learning experiences. The increasing proportions of young people continuing with education and training or entering employment when they leave school. The work undertaken with gypsy travellers’ children. The majority of young people now make good progress.  Overall, the curriculum provides a broad and balanced experience for most young people.”

View Larkhall Academy’s latest Education Scotland report