Balfron High School
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| Established | 1925 |
|---|---|
| Type | State School |
| Headteacher | Elaine Bannatyne |
| Location |
Roman Road Balfron Glasgow G63 OPW Scotland |
| Local authority | Stirling Council |
| Students | c. 948 [1] |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Ages | 11–18 |
| Houses | Campsie, Endrick, Lomond |
| Colours | Black , White & Purple |
| Website |
www |
Balfron High School is a secondary school situated in the village of Balfron, approximately 18 miles (29 km) west of Stirling and 16 miles (26 km) north of Glasgow. The catchment area extends over most of West Stirlingshire including the villages of Arnprior, Balfron, Balmaha, Blanefield, Buchlyvie, Croftamie, Drymen, Fintry, Killearn, Kippen, Milton of Buchanan and Strathblane, along with the hamlets of Balfron Station, Boquhan, Buchanan Smithy, Gartness and Mugdock. The school also has pupils attending from other nearby areas of Dumbartonshire and Stirlingshire.[2]
History
Balfron High School grew out of the Parish Church of Balfron, which can be traced back to the 17th century.[3] The school became a High School in 1925 with the original school building in Balfron dating back to the early part of the 20th century.[3] A major extension was built in the 1960s. The old school was known for being too small, due to the use of many mobile classrooms that were originally only meant as a temporary measure. In fact the mobile classrooms stood for many years and remained until the school was demolished. The original facade was preserved and has now been created into two homes, with the rest of the site of the old school also being developed into new homes.[3]
The new school building was completed for the 2001-02 school year, costing £14 million to build.[4] The current head teacher at the school is Mrs Elaine Bannatyne.[5]
Houses
The school operates a three house system. Campsie House is named for the Campsie Fells, a range of hills bordering the south east of the schools catchment area. Endrick House is named for the Endrick Water, a river flowing through the schools catchment area. Lomond House is named for Loch Lomond, a loch at the western fringes of the schools catchment area.[3]
Notable alumni
- Colin Gregor - Scottish Rugby 7s Captain
- Lauren Gray - Team GB 2014 Winter Olympics Curling Bronze Medalist
- Iain Turner - former Everton FC and Scotland 'B' international Goalkeeper
- Keith Jackson - Daily Record (Scotland) sports writer
- Rory Kerr - Former Scottish International Rugby player [6]
- Craig Mathieson (polar explorer)
- Ross Murdoch - Swimmer and Glasgow 2014 gold medalist
- Julian Smith - Member of Parliament for Skipton and Ripon
References
- ↑ http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/0042/00420794.xlsx
- ↑ "Location and Catchment Area Map". Balfron High School. 8 May 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "Balfron High School" (PDF). Stirling Council. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- ↑ "Balfron High School". bmj architects. August 2002. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- ↑ "March 2013 Newsletter". Balfron High School. March 2013. Retrieved 8 May 2013.
- ↑ http://www.scotsman.com/sport/rory-kerr-comes-full-circle-with-return-to-murrayfield-1-1588041
External links
- Balfron High School - School website
Coordinates: 56°04′21″N 4°19′45″W / 56.07250°N 4.32917°W