Lenzie Academy facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lenzie Academy Acadamaidh Lenzie (Scottish Gaelic)
Address
Myrtle Avenue, Lenzie Glasgow , Greater Glasgow , G664HR Scotland
Information
Type	Comprehensive school
Motto	Ditior Quia Doctior (Richer through learning)
Established	1886
School district	East Dunbartonshire
Head teacher	Brian Paterson since 2011
Faculty	101
Grades	S1 to S6
Number of students	1,158 in 2017
Yearbook	Lenzie Academy Yearbook
Affiliations	Auchinloch Primary School Lairdsland Primary School Lenzie Meadow Primary School Millersneuk Primary School

Lenzie Academy is a school in Lenzie, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It's a co-educational secondary school, meaning both boys and girls attend. The school serves students from Lenzie, Auchinloch, and parts of Kirkintilloch.

Who Runs Lenzie Academy?

The school is managed by a team of leaders. This team includes the Head Teacher and six Deputy Head Teachers. Each Deputy Head Teacher is in charge of a different year group. Brian Paterson has been the Head Teacher since 2011.

How Many Students Attend?

In recent years, Lenzie Academy has had around 1,200 to 1,300 students. About 100 teachers work there. Each year, around 240 new students join in S1 (first year). Most of these students come from four local primary schools: Auchinloch Primary, Millersneuk Primary, Lairdsland Primary, and Lenzie Meadow Primary.

Some students also come from outside the school's main area. They attend through something called "placing requests." This means their families ask for them to go to Lenzie Academy even if they don't live in the usual area.

Student Numbers Over Time

The number of students at the school has changed over the years. Here's a look at the student numbers for different school years:

School Buildings and History

The main Lenzie Academy building you see today was built in 1960. Over the years, new parts have been added to it. The very first school building, from when the Academy started in 1886, is now used as Lenzie Primary School.

In 1996, the school made important changes to become more accessible. They installed a lift and ramps. This meant that students with physical disabilities could easily move around the entire building.

Leaders of Lenzie Academy

Lenzie Academy has had ten Head Teachers since it opened. For 125 years, until 2011, the Head Teacher was called the "Rector."

Famous People Who Went to Lenzie Academy

Many notable people have studied at Lenzie Academy. Here are a few:

• Moira Anderson (born 1938), a singer.
• Sir Andrew Baker (born 1965), a High Court judge.
• Martin Creed (born 1968), an artist who won the Turner Prize.
• Rona Dougall, a broadcast journalist and TV presenter.
• Jane Duncan (1910–1976), an author.
• Andy Dunlop (born 1972), guitarist for the band Travis.
• Alasdair Graham (1934–2016), a Scottish concert pianist.
• Andrew Henderson (born 1980), a Scottish rugby union player.
• Tom Johnston (1882–1965), a politician who was Secretary of State for Scotland during World War II.
• Jimmy Mack (1934–2004), a broadcaster.
• Gus MacPherson (born 1968), a footballer.
• Ian McCartney (born 1951), a former Member of Parliament (MP).
• Rhona McLeod (born 1966), a news reader.
• Michael Shea (1938–2009), who was the Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II for many years. He left the Academy at 14 after winning a scholarship.
• Billy Williamson (1922–2006), a footballer who later became a PE teacher at the school.

School Achievements and Rankings

Lenzie Academy has a good reputation for its academic results. In 2014, it was ranked 13th among Scottish state schools by STV. This ranking looks at how many students achieve five or more Highers (important Scottish qualifications) at grades A-C. The school's ranking improved from 19th in 2013 and 16th in 2012.

See also

• List of places in East Dunbartonshire
• List of places in Scotland
• Category:People educated at Lenzie Academy