Cathkin High School facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cathkin High School |
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Langlea Road
Cambuslang
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G72 8ES
Scotland
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| Type | Secondary School Comprehensive School |
| Established | 1970 |
| Closed | Moved to a new building nearby in October 2008 |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Head Teacher | Joanne Sturgeon |
| Staff | 81.4 FTE |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1081 (2018) |
| Houses | Burns, Carnegie, Kelvin, Livingstone, Stevenson and Telford |
| Colour(s) | Red, yellow, black |
| School years | S1-S6 |
| Feeder Schools | Cathkin Primary School Cairns Primary School Hallside Primary School Loch Primary School West Coats Primary School |
| Website | http://www.cathkin.s-lanark.sch.uk/ |
Cathkin High School is a public secondary school located in Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. It's a place where students aged 11 to 18 go to learn and grow. The school is part of the Greater Glasgow area.
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School History and Buildings
Cathkin High School first opened its doors in November 1970. It cost about £1.25 million to build. A politician named Peggy Herbison officially opened the school. Around the same time, new homes were built nearby in an area called Whitlawburn.
Moving to a New Campus
The original school building was replaced in 2008. A brand new campus was built right next to the old one. This new campus also has a nursery for younger children and a special school called Rutherglen High School.
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After the new school opened, the old buildings were taken down. New houses were then built on that land. These new homes are part of the Cathkin Rise estate.
Student and Staff Numbers
In 2018, Cathkin High School had 1081 students. The school also had 81.4 full-time equivalent staff members. This means there were enough teachers and staff to support all the students.
Sports Achievements
In May 2018, the school's senior boys' football team won a big award. They won the Scottish Senior Boys Shield for the very first time. They played against St Ninian's High School, Giffnock in the final game and won after a penalty shootout.
Primary Schools That Feed Into Cathkin High
Students who attend Cathkin High School often come from several local primary schools. These are called "feeder schools." They include:
- Cairns Primary School in Halfway
- Cathkin Primary School in Cathkin/Fernhill
- Hallside Primary School in Drumsagard Village
- Loch Primary School in Whitlawburn / Springhall
- West Coats Primary School in Cambuslang / Kirkhill
Well-Known Former Students
Many students who went to Cathkin High School have gone on to do great things. Here are a few notable former pupils:
- Darren Young, a professional footballer and manager
- Derek Young, also a professional footballer
- Duncan Weir, a professional rugby union player
- Kenny McLean, a professional footballer
