Kyle Academy
| Kyle Academy | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Overmills Road, Ayr KA7 3LS, Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 55°27′27″N 4°35′58″W / 55.4574°N 4.5994°WCoordinates: 55°27′27″N 4°35′58″W / 55.4574°N 4.5994°W |
| Information | |
| Type | State coeducational |
| Motto | Cultivate Excellence |
| Founded | 1979 |
| Educational authority | South Ayrshire Council |
| Rector | Lyndsay McRoberts |
| Years taught | S1 - S6 |
| Age range | 12 to 18 |
| Pupils | 860 |
| Feeder schools |
Forehill Primary Ayr Grammar Primary |
| Website | http://www.kyle.sayr.sch.uk |
Kyle Academy is a state-run secondary school in Ayr, Scotland, UK, run by South Ayrshire Council. It is a non-denominational, co-educational school, serving some of the southern part of Ayr and some of the small surrounding villages such as Coylton & Drongan.
History
Kyle Academy was built in 1979 and started with 120 First Year pupils. It currently has an enrollment of 826 pupils in 6 year groups. Its main feeder schools are Forehill Primary, Ayr Grammar Primary and Holmston Primary. After the closure of Mainholm Academy in 2006, Kyle Academy now inducts pupils from Dalmilling Primary.
Future
As part of South Ayrshire's Public–private partnership, was extended in 2007. The separate new annex holds a 300 seat, multimedia equipped assembly hall/theatre, E-Learning suite and meeting rooms, shows can often be performed here.
Alumni
Katy Clark, Politician
Ryan Stevenson, Footballer
Niall Paterson, Sky News Anchor
References
External links
- Kyle Academy's page on Scottish Schools Online
- Kyle Academy on South Ayrshire Council website
- HM Inspectorate of Education: Kyle Academy Inspection Report, 15 June 2004
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