Established in 2006 Bishopbriggs Academy stands proudly. It’s a testament to the town’s growth. It’s a merger of two schools Bishopbriggs High School and Thomas Muir High School. Their legacies live on within these walls.
Bishopbriggs High School opened in 1965. It replaced an older school dating back to 1896. That building featured inscriptions commemorating Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee. The original school even starred in a 1959 amateur film. After the new high school was built the old one became a library.
Thomas Muir High School opened in 1978. It served the growing Woodhill area. The name honors a local political radical. The Thomas Muir name lives on in a primary school. It’s an amalgamation of Woodhill and Auchinairn primaries.
The new Bishopbriggs Academy opened in 2009. It’s on the site of the former Thomas Muir High School. The original Bishopbriggs High School building was demolished in 2010. A council consultation initially favored a different location. But the decision was reversed. The more valuable Bishopbriggs High School site became a supermarket.
The Academy offers a wide range of subjects. From National 3 to Advanced Highers. Over 100 teachers and 40 non-teaching staff serve the students. Around 30 subjects are offered. Extracurricular activities are plentiful. Football rugby athletics choir and more fill the students’ days. There are three gym halls a fitness suite and specialized classrooms. A library offers study space and computers. Two athletic fields one grass and one artificial complete the facilities. One grass pitch is now a hockey pitch. It’s shared with the neighboring Thomas Muir Primary School.
Bishopbriggs Academy has achieved remarkable success. It was named Scottish State Secondary School of the Decade. This recognition followed previous awards. They were named Scottish State Secondary School of the Year in 2014 and 2017. Its exam results consistently rank among the best in Scotland. In 2013 Education Scotland gave the Academy four excellent grades. This was a first under the new inspection standards. The inspectors hailed the Academy as an outstanding school.
The Academy’s impressive facilities and achievements are visible. This vibrant school is more than just buildings and classrooms. It’s a place where history innovation and success intertwine. It’s a reflection of the community’s dedication to education. It’s a school that truly educates inspires and empowers.