Bo'ness Academy

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Bo'ness Academy
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Academy viewed from the north
Address
Bo'ness Academy
Gauze Road

Bo'ness
,
Falkirk
,
EH51 9AS

Scotland
Coordinates 56°00′35″N3°35′55″W / 56.0098°N 3.5986°W / 56.0098; -3.5986
Information
Other nameBA
Type Secondary school
MottoBe The Best You Can Be
Local authority Falkirk Council
Head teacherCatriona Reid
Gender Mixed
Age range12–18
Colour(s)   
Black, red, yellow
Website www.bonessacademy.com

Bo'ness Academy (BA) is a mixed secondary school in Bo'ness, Falkirk, Scotland. [1] [2] The headteacher is Catriona Reid, who was appointed in 2020. [3]

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History

The first Bo'ness Academy building opened in 1931. [4] The building had an extension added in the late 1950s, then was further extended in 1971. New school buildings opened in 2000. [5]

On 4 December 2007, a fire started in the school's gymnasium, resulting in damage to 30% of the facility and pupils being evacuated, according to a spokesperson. [6]

In June 2024, Falkirk Council announced plans for a £4.3 million community wing at the school, including a gymnasium with over 40 stations, a multi-purpose studio, accessible changing facilities and a reception area. [7] [8] The wing will also offer extended access to the school’s existing sports facilities, with a new rugby pitch being built for use by Bo'ness Rugby Club and the school's physical education programme. [7] Construction is set to begin in August 2025, with completion expected by October 2026. [8]

Ownership of the buildings is expected to transfer to Falkirk Council in August 2025. [9]

References

  1. ↑ "Bo'ness Academy head: 'We can be the best school in Falkirk area'". Linlithgow Gazette. Retrieved 12 September 2016.
  2. ↑ "Bo'ness Academy". Falkirk Council. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  3. ↑ "Our school". www.bonessacademy.com. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  4. ↑ "School accommodation in Bo'ness". The Glasgow Herald . 8 September 1931. p. 9. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  5. ↑ "Bo'ness, Gauze Road Area Of Townscape Character". Canmore . Retrieved 28 September 2024.
  6. ↑ "Gym hall fire leads to evacuation". BBC News. 4 December 2007. Archived from the original on 2 April 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  7. 1 2 "Plans unveiled for new community sports facility at Bo'ness Academy". Project Scotland. 3 June 2024. Archived from the original on 2 April 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  8. 1 2 "Falkirk councillors to decide next steps for build of new sports facilities". Project Scotland. 9 January 2025. Archived from the original on 2 April 2025. Retrieved 2 April 2025.
  9. ↑ Paterson, Kirsty (30 May 2024). "Here's when Scotland's first private finance schools will be moving into Falkirk Council ownership". Falkirk Herald. Retrieved 28 September 2024.
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