Bathgate Academy
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Bathgate Academy is a secondary school
in Bathgate
, West Lothian
, Scotland
. Approximately 1,000 students are taught from ages 11–18, serving the needs of several communities including Blackburn
and some communities outwith the catchment area such as Livingston
.
in the 1960s, when the school moved to its current location. The school has recently undergone a major refurbishment, with the addition of a new games hall and astroturf
sports pitch, but much of the school is, speaking truthfully, in utterly terrible condition.
Educational courses offered include Standard Grade
s, Intermediate 1
and 2
, Highers
and Advanced Highers.
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
in Bathgate
Bathgate
Bathgate is a town in West Lothian, Scotland, on the M8 motorway west of Livingston. Nearby towns are Blackburn, Armadale, Whitburn, Livingston, and Linlithgow. Edinburgh Airport is away...
, West Lothian
West Lothian
West Lothian is one of the 32 unitary council areas in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy area. It borders the City of Edinburgh, Falkirk, North Lanarkshire, the Scottish Borders and South Lanarkshire....
, Scotland
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
. Approximately 1,000 students are taught from ages 11–18, serving the needs of several communities including Blackburn
Blackburn, West Lothian
Blackburn is a town in West Lothian, Scotland next to Bathgate and five miles from Livingston. It is situated about from Edinburgh along the old A8 road between Edinburgh and Glasgow.- History :...
and some communities outwith the catchment area such as Livingston
Livingston, Scotland
Livingston is a town in West Lothian, Scotland. It is the fourth post-WWII new town to be built in Scotland, designated in 1962. It is about 15 miles west of Edinburgh and 30 miles east of Glasgow, and is bordered by the towns of Broxburn to the northeast and Bathgate to the northwest.Livingston...
.
History
Established by John Newlands in the mid-18th-century, to provide an education for the "Bathgate bairns", the school was originally located on Marjoribanks Street. This building was taken over by West Lothian CollegeWest Lothian College
West Lothian College is a further education institution in West Lothian, Scotland. It has been located in Livingston since July 2001, with its previous campus located in Bathgate from 1965 until 1999...
in the 1960s, when the school moved to its current location. The school has recently undergone a major refurbishment, with the addition of a new games hall and astroturf
AstroTurf
AstroTurf is a brand of artificial turf. Although the term is a registered trademark, it is sometimes used as a generic description of any kind of artificial turf. The original AstroTurf product was a short pile synthetic turf while the current products incorporate modern features such as...
sports pitch, but much of the school is, speaking truthfully, in utterly terrible condition.
Educational courses offered include Standard Grade
Standard Grade
Standard Grades are Scotland's educational qualifications for students aged around 14 to 16 years, which are due to be fully replaced in 2014 when Scottish Qualifications Authority's Higher Still system becomes the main qualifications as part of the major shake up of Scotland's education system as...
s, Intermediate 1
Intermediate 1
Intermediate 1 is an educational qualification in Scotland on the Scottish Qualifications Authority Scottish Qualifications Certificate achievement ladder similar to General Level at Standard Grades; it is the next step after Access 3...
and 2
Intermediate 2
Intermediate 2 level is Level 5 on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework. Though equivalent to the Credit Level Standard Grade, there is an element of debate to this as it is perceived to be more difficult in some subjects, but less in others....
, Highers
Higher (Scottish)
In Scotland the Higher is one of the national school-leaving certificate exams and university entrance qualifications of the Scottish Qualifications Certificate offered by the Scottish Qualifications Authority. It superseded the old Higher Grade on the Scottish Certificate of Education...
and Advanced Highers.
Positive Living
The school has a Positive Living strategy which encourages a healthy life style and focuses on four aspects: cognitive, physical, emotional and ethical health.Notable former pupils
- The Very Reverend John McIntyre, CVO, MA, BD, DPhil, Dr.h.c., DHL, DLitt, DD, FRSEJohn McIntyre (theologian)John McIntyre CVO was a Scottish minister and theologian.-Biography:McIntyre was born in Glasgow on 20 May 1916 into a working-class family; he was the son of a carpenter...
, sometime Professor of Divinity and Principal of New College in the University of Edinburgh, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, and Dean of the Thistle - Paul Di RestaPaul di RestaPaul di Resta is a British racing driver from Scotland, currently competing in Formula One with Force India. He is also a former DTM champion.-Personal life:...