Grange Academy, Kilmarnock
Grange Academy (Scottish Gaelic: Acadamaidh Grange) is a non-denominational secondary school based in Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It serves the Bonnyton and town centre areas of the town, with the associated primaries being Crosshouse Primary, Annanhill Primary, Hillhead Primary, Gargieston Primary and Shortlees Primary.
| Grange Academy Acadamaidh Grange | |
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| School badge | |
Part of the Grange Academy building, 2019 | |
| Address | |
Grange Campus, Beech Avenue , KA1 2EN Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 55.60664°N 4.51388°W |
| Information | |
| Type | State-funded comprehensive school |
| Motto | Bono Animo Esto (Be Of Good Courage) |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Non-denominational |
| Established | 1966 |
| Local authority | East Ayrshire Council |
| Educational authority | East Ayrshire Council |
| Oversight | Linda McAulay-Griffiths (as Head of Schools) |
| Head Teacher | Scott Robertson |
| Staff | 150 approx. |
| Secondary years taught | S1–S6 |
| Gender | All |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,289 as of December 2021 |
| Capacity | 1202 (2014–15 numbers) |
| Houses | Bruce Douglas Graham Hamilton |
| Colour(s) | Purple |
| Website | Blog |
The current school estate was constructed in 2007, with the new campus, Grange Campus, opening in 2008 which also houses Annanhill Primary School and Park School. The current Head Teacher, Scott Robertson, took up post in March 2022 following the retirement of Robert Johnston. Scott Robertson is also the head of the wider Grange Campus.
In 2022, Grange Academy was ranked as 202nd best performing state school in Scotland, an increase from 254th in the 2021 league table rankings.