Calderglen High School
Calderglen High School (Scottish Gaelic: Àrd-sgoil Ghlinn Challdair) is a state-run secondary school in the St Leonards area of the Scottish new town East Kilbride, in South Lanarkshire. The complex of buildings is situated on the precipitous bank of the Rotten Calder Water, overlooking a meander named the 'School Bend'. The school derives its name from the Calder Glen (gorge) which the river occupies, which is a site of special scientific interest (SSSI). The school has a potential pupil roll of approximately 1800, with 130 teachers, making it one of the largest secondary institutions in Europe. The school's houses are named Jura, Uist, Harris, Tiree and Lewis.
| Calderglen High School | |
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| Address | |
High Common Road St Leonards , G74 2LP Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 55.759429°N 4.151223°W |
| Information | |
| School type | State-funded Public |
| Headteacher | Liz White |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Number of students | 1403 |
| Language | English, Scottish Gaelic |
| Campus | Main Building, Sports Facility (Attached to main building) |
| Houses | Jura, Tiree, Lewis, Uist and Harris |
| Accreditation | Scottish Qualifications Authority |
| Website | Official website |
The school was established after the merger of Hunter High School and Claremont High School. Calderglen occupies the site of the former Claremont High, and was opened on 18 February 2008. The campus is shared with Sanderson High School, a special school catering for students with learning difficulties.