Edinburgh Academy
The Edinburgh Academy is a private day school in Edinburgh, Scotland, which was opened in 1824. The original building, on Henderson Row in the city's New Town, is now part of the Senior School. The Junior School is on Arboretum Road to the north of the city's Royal Botanic Garden.
| The Edinburgh Academy | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Henderson Row , EH3 5BL Scotland | |
| Information | |
| Type | Public school Private school |
| Motto | Αἰὲν ἀριστεύειν (Greek) (Always Excel) |
| Established | 1824 |
| Founders | Henry Cockburn, Leonard Horner and John Russell |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Rector | Barry Welsh |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 2 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 93 (Nursery) 372 (Junior School) 552 (Senior School) |
| Houses | Carmichael Cockburn Houses (Dundas) Kinross |
| Colour(s) | Blue and White |
| HMIE Reports | Report |
| School Song | Floreat Academia (May the Academy flourish) |
| Former Pupils | Edinburgh Academicals / Accies |
| Website | www |
In 2023 the school was investigated by the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry over numerous allegations by ex-pupils of historical abuse by several staff. The Academy later issued an acknowledgement and apology.
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