| Stewarton Academy | |
| Motto: | Be Courteous |
| Location: | Cairnduff Place, Stewarton, East Ayrshire |
| Country: | Scotland |
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| Religious Affiliation: | Non demonational |
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| Authority: | East Ayrshire Council |
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| Head: | John Stuart |
| Staff: | 62 class teachers 7 classroom assistants |
| Grades: | S1–S6 |
| Gender: | Male and female |
| Age Range: | 12–18 |
| Enrollment: | 777 |
| Language: | English |
| Campus Type: | 11–18 secondary educational campus |
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| Website: | Stewarton Academy |
Stewarton Academy is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary school in the town of Stewarton, East Ayrshire, Scotland. The current Head Teacher of Stewarton Academy is Mr J. Stuart.[1]
The schools academic performance in terms of examination results is above the national average in Scotland.[2] In 2022, it ranked as the 190th best performing state school in Scotland, an increase from its position in 2021 where it was ranked as the 200th best performing Scottish secondary school. As a result, Stewart Academy is regarded as the best performing secondary school in East Ayrshire.[3]
Stewarton Academy serves a rural part of East Ayrshire including Stewarton, Dunlop and Kilmaurs. Currently, Stewarton Academy has four associated primary schools; Dunlop Primary School, Kilmaurs Primary School, Nether Robertland Primary School and Lainshaw Primary School.[2]
In November 2020, the school was affected by an outbreak of COVID-19. As a result, the school was deep cleaned prior to pupils and staff returning.[4]
Pupils at Stewarton Academy won the Readers Cup Challenge in 2016 against other local schools.[5]
Stewarton Academy provides a training programme to pupils interested in a career within the construction industry. This initiative has been funded and supported by local construction firm GRAHAM.[6]
In 2017, East Ayrshire Council pledged £13.2 million in investment towards Stewarton Academy in order to provide vital upgrades and repairs to the current school estate.[7] [8]
Over the next six years, Stewarton Academy will see full refurbishment of the existing building, improved sports facilities and the construction of a new extension. Funding has been allocated by East Ayrshire Council for:[9]