Inverurie Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Inverurie Academy |
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The entrance to the school building.
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Off Market Place
Jackson Street , , AB51 3PX
Scotland
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| Coordinates | 57°16′59″N 2°22′38″W / 57.2831°N 2.3772°W |
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| Type | Secondary school |
| Motto | Latin: Spiritus Intus Alit (The spirit within sustains) |
| Established | 1909 |
| Local authority | Aberdeenshire Council |
| Rector | Neil Hendry |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1100 (approx) |
| Houses | Davah Dragons, Harlaw Hawks, Selbie Stags, Barra Bees, Crichie Chameleons, Thainstone Threshers |
| Colour(s) | Navy |
| School years | S1-S6 |
Inverurie Academy is a secondary school found in Inverurie, a town in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is one of 42 secondary schools managed by the Aberdeenshire Council. The school is located on Jackson Street in Inverurie. Around 1100 students attend the school, which teaches young people aged 11 to 18.
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School History and Buildings
Inverurie Academy has a long and interesting history. The original school building was constructed during the Victorian era. At first, it was split into two parts: one for primary school students and one for secondary school students.
Early Days of the Academy
Over time, the need for a separate primary school in that building changed. In 1909, the two parts of the building officially merged. This created what we now know as Inverurie Academy. For a while, it still taught primary students until they reached the age of 14. Other students who passed their "Qualifying exam" could go on to higher education at the Academy.
Growing and Changing Buildings
The school buildings changed over the years. In the 1950s, the different parts of the school were joined together. Then, in the 1960s, a new Assembly Hall was built, bringing more parts of the school together. The most recent addition to the old school building was constructed in the mid-1980s.
A New Campus for the Future
The school moved to a brand new building called the Inverurie Community Campus. This big move happened during the 2020/2021 school year. This new campus replaced the older buildings, providing modern facilities for students and staff.
