Ross High School, Tranent
 School Logo | |
| Motto | "Ad Meliora" To Better |
|---|---|
| Established | 1954 |
| Type | State |
| Head teacher | Paul Reynolds |
| Location |
Well Wynd Tranent East Lothian EH33 2EQ Scotland |
| Students | 987 as of September 2013 |
| Houses | Winton Seton Fa'side |
| Colours | |
| Website |
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Ross High School is a school in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland. As at September 2011 the school roll was 995.[1] The school was founded in 1954 and named after George Ross, who was convener of the local council. The head teacher is Paul Reynolds.
History
Before Ross High School was established, students from Tranent and surrounding areas attended Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans. Until 1954 when a major effort to provide a 6 year school for Tranent and surrounding villages. The name Ross High recognises the support of the covenor of East Lothian Council at the time George Ross.[2] The original building was built in 1954 and partially still stands. In 2005 the school went through a major refurbishment and partial new build. In November 2014 Ross High celebrated its 60th anniversary.[2]
Staff
The head teacher is Paul Reynolds. The depute heads are Ann Archer, Katrina Donaldson, Neil Craik-Collins and Dorothy Patterson. The business manager is Margaret Cleat.
Houses
The school currently has three houses these are:
- Winton
- Seton
- Fa'side
Standards
The school was last inspected by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in March 2011. Strengths were noted as "The enthusiastic involvement of all staff in taking forward improvements to support the learning of all young people, the range of approaches to support and help young people achieve, [and] partnership working, including partnerships to support young people with additional support needs." Agreed areas for improvement were: "Continue to develop a coherent curriculum which provides appropriate progression for all young people. Ensure learning experiences consistently provide appropriate levels of support and challenge."[3]
The school currently has achieved a Unicef Level 1 Rights Respecting Schools Award.[4]
References
- ↑ "Ross High School - East Lothian - Scottish Schools Online 2012/2013". Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- 1 2 "Ross High School. Handbook 2014−2015" (pdf). Ross High School. p. 6. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
- ↑ "HMIE inspection of Ross High School" (PDF). Education Scotland. 15 March 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
- ↑ "Awarded schools: Level 1 award in Scotland". Unicef. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
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Coordinates: 55°56′35″N 2°57′18″W / 55.9431°N 2.9549°W