Dumbarton Academy facts for kids
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Dumbarton Academy, Dumbarton.
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Crosslet Road
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Scotland
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| Coordinates | 55°56′49″N 4°33′32″W / 55.947°N 4.559°W |
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| Type | Secondary school |
| Motto | Fortitudo et Fidelitas |
| Local authority | West Dunbartonshire |
| Head teacher | Alison Boyles |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrollment | 614 |
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Dumbarton Academy is a secondary school in Dumbarton, West Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It's a school for both boys and girls, and it was started way back in 1485!
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Where is Dumbarton Academy Located?
The school is in the east part of Dumbarton. You can find it close to the railway line, just off the B830 road. A shopping area called St James Retail Park is right across from the railway tracks.
A Look Back: The History of Dumbarton Academy
Dumbarton Academy has a very long history. It began in the 15th century inside the tower of Dumbarton Parish Church.
Moving Through the Years
- In 1761, the school moved to a rented room on High Street.
- Then, in 1789, it got its own special building on Church Street.
- By 1866, that building wasn't big enough. A new building was built on Church Street. It was a combined town hall and school.
- In August 1914, the academy moved again to Townend Road.
- Finally, in 1972, it became a comprehensive school. This means it teaches students of all abilities. It moved to its current location on Crosslet Road in Hartfield.
Dumbarton Academy Today
Today, Dumbarton Academy serves the local area of Dumbarton. More than 600 students attend the school. The head teacher is Alison Boyles.
In 2009, the school received a very good report from a school inspection. The school works hard to include all students. They have programs to help students who need extra support. They also work to make sure bullying is stopped.
Famous People from Dumbarton Academy
Many interesting people have either taught at or studied at Dumbarton Academy.
Notable Teachers
- Raymond Robertson: He was a politician who served as a Member of Parliament (MP). An MP is someone who helps make laws for the country.
Notable Alumni (Former Students)
- Professor John Campbell Brown: He is a very important scientist who studies space. He is the Astronomer Royal for Scotland.
- Ian Campbell: Another politician who was a Member of Parliament.
- A. J. Cronin: A famous writer who wrote many novels.
- Sir Archibald Denny: He was a well-known ship builder.
- John McAusland Denny: He was also a politician and a Member of Parliament.
- Douglas Gordon: A Scottish artist who won a big art award called the Turner Prize.
- Patrick Harvie: A co-leader of the Scottish Green Party, which is a political group.
- John Hutcheson: A politician from New Zealand.
- Graeme Ramage: A professional football (soccer) player.
- Professor John Rorke CBE: A professor who taught mechanical engineering at a university.
- David Steel, Baron Steel of Aikwood: A well-known politician.
- Sir Jackie Stewart: A legendary racing driver who won three Formula One championships.
- William Strang: A talented painter.
- Paul Smith: When he was just 14, he started his own political party! His party wanted things like Scotland to be a republic and for schools to be open to everyone, no matter their religion.
