Jedburgh Grammar School Explained

Jedburgh Grammar School
Type:Secondary
Head Label:Rector
Head:Susan Oliver
Address:High Street
City:Jedburgh
Country:Scotland
Postcode:TD8 6DQ
Local Authority:Scottish Borders
Staff:c. 55
Enrolment:c. 440
Gender:Coeducational
Lower Age:11
Upper Age:18
Houses:Brewster, Rutherford, Thomson
Colours:Navy blue, red, green
Website:https://www.jedburghgrammarcampus.com/

Jedburgh Grammar School is a state secondary school in Jedburgh, Scotland, with around 440 pupils, 40 teaching staff, and 15 non-teaching staff.[1]

History

While the first institution bearing the name Jedburgh Grammar School was founded in the 15th century by William Turnbull of Bedrule who was then Bishop of Glasgow and the school was based at Jedburgh Abbey where the pupils (boys) would sing and learn about music. In 1747 the school was still based in the crypts of the abbey. This school was created as a result of the Education (Scotland) Act of 1872 which required that children should receive an education. The school was extended at the turn of the century when secondary education was also offered.

Architecture

thumb|left|1880s buildingsThe school is made up of five main buildings. The original buildings at this site were started in 1882[2] to designs by Hardy & Wight and are dated to 1885,[3] whilst the Rutherford and Sports Centre buildings date from the 1970s. The 1880 part of the school was "listed" in 1993. Since the 1990s, a series of refurbishments have taken place.[4] Ramps were added to the Brewster, Drama and Social Dining Building in 2013.

In July 2022 Jedburgh Grammar Campus was shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.[5]

Houses

Pupils of the school belong to one of three Houses[6] named after famous alumni: The most notable person from Jedburgh (Mary Somerville) was a woman and could not attend the school.

Notable alumni

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: School Welcome Booklet . Jedburgh Grammar School . Jedburgh Grammar School . 17 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120324051742/http://jedburghgs.co.uk/Documents/Welcome%20Bk%20-%20colour%20text.doc . 24 March 2012 .
  2. Web site: Jedburgh Grammar School 1880s block, including gateway to east on Queen Street and excluding conservatory to southeast, rear extension and all other separate blocks (Thomson, Rutherford and Social Dining blocks and Sports Centre and technical department), High Street, Jedburgh (LB35537). portal.historicenvironment.scot. 2019-09-02.
  3. Web site: Dictionary of Scottish Architects - DSA Architect Biography Report (September 23, 2015, 4:51 pm). scottisharchitects.org.uk.
  4. Web site: About Us . Jedburgh Grammar School . Jedburgh Grammar School . 17 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110627155013/http://jedburghgs.co.uk/aboutus.aspx . 27 June 2011 .
  5. Web site: RIAS Doolan Shortlist . 2022-08-04 . www.rias.org.uk.
  6. Web site: House System . Jedburgh Grammar School . Jedburgh Grammar School . 17 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110627155033/http://jedburghgs.co.uk/house.aspx . 27 June 2011 .
  7. Web site: Famous Sons and Daughters . Jedburgh Grammar School . Jedburgh Grammar School . 17 May 2011.
  8. Web site: About Me . Karen Gillon . Karen Gillon . 17 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110505165847/http://www.karengillon.co.uk/?page_id=6 . 5 May 2011 .
  9. Web site: Facebook . 2024-01-12 . www.facebook.com.
  10. Web site: Michael Out and About in the Borders . Michael Moore . Michael Moore . 17 May 2011 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110722152745/http://www.michaelmoore.org.uk/gallery-pop-up.php?id=7 . 22 July 2011 .

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