Rothesay Academy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rothesay Academy |
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Rothesay Joint Campus
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High Street
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| Coordinates | 55°49′32″N 5°03′26″W / 55.8256°N 5.0572°W |
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| Type | Secondary school |
| Established | 1870 (current location 2007) |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute Council |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 281 (approx) |
| School years | S1-S6 |
| Website | https://www.rothesayacademy.argyll-bute.sch.uk/ |
Rothesay Academy is a secondary school located in the town of Rothesay. This school is found on the beautiful Isle of Bute in Scotland. It helps students from about 11 to 18 years old get ready for their future.
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Learning at Rothesay Academy
Rothesay Academy is a secondary school, which means it teaches students after they finish primary school. Students usually attend from S1 to S6, covering a wide range of subjects. The school aims to provide a great learning environment for all its pupils.
Primary Schools that Join Rothesay Academy
Students who attend Rothesay Academy often come from three local primary schools. These are:
- Rothesay Primary School
- St. Andrew's Primary School (both in Rothesay)
- North Bute Primary School in Port Bannatyne
A Look at Rothesay Academy's History
Rothesay Academy has a long and interesting history, going back over 150 years!
How the School Started
The school first opened its doors in 1870. Before that, there were smaller schools like Croft Lodge and a church school. Rothesay Academy brought them together to create a larger, more organized place for learning.
Buildings Through the Years
The very first building was a grand Victorian style, built overlooking Rothesay Bay. It was updated and made bigger in 1910 and again in 1938 to fit more students and modern needs.
Sadly, this original building was destroyed by fire in 1954. A new, modern building was then built in its place, opening in 1959.
The Current Campus
The school you see today at Townhead is quite new! It opened in 2007. This building is part of a special "joint campus" site. This means it shares its location with Rothesay Primary School and Argyll College. This type of shared campus was a popular idea for new schools built across the west of Scotland between 2005 and 2009.
