Ross High School, Tranent

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Ross High
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Ross High School, Tranent
Well Wynd

Tranent

Lothian

East Lothian
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EH33 2EQ

Scotland
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TypeState Comprehensive
MottoAd Meliora
Established1954
School districtEast Lothian
Authority East Lothian Council
Head teacherPaul Reynolds
Staff100 (Full Time Teaching)
GradesS1 – S6
Age range11–18
Enrolment1,259 (2021)
HousesWinton Seton Fa'side
Colour(s)  
SloganExcellence for Everyone
Feeder schoolsSanderson's Wynd, Windygoul, St Martins, Macmerry, Ormiston, Pencaitland, Elphinstone, Saulton and Humbie
Website rosshigh.co.uk

Ross High School is a large secondary school in Tranent, East Lothian. As of April 2021, the school roll was 1,259 (2021) [1] making it the largest secondary school in East Lothian by pupil roll. The school was founded in 1954 and named after George Ross, who was convener of the local council at the time. The current head teacher is Paul Reynolds.

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History

Before Ross High School was established, students from Tranent and surrounding areas attended Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans. Until 1954 when a major effort to provide a 6-year school for Tranent and surrounding villages. The name Ross High recognises the support of the convenor of East Lothian Council at the time George Ross. [2] The original building was built in 1954 and partially still stands. A Public Private Partnership (PPP) refurbishment began in January 2003 and after various delays, was finished in 2005. [3] [4] Another £1.9 million extension was completed in 2007 which added five new classrooms and other facilities. [5] In 2018 it was announced that £8.83 million would be spent between 2019 and 2021 in extending the school further to accommodate the growing population of Tranent and the surrounding areas and to ensure that the school has "the space and facilities to continue to deliver a high quality of learning and teaching". [6]

Staff

Paul Reynolds is the head teacher, since August 2013. [7] The depute heads are Ann Archer, Katrina Donaldson, Chris Laud and Jillian Binnie. The business manager is Paula O'Neill.

Houses

The school currently has three houses these are:

The three houses are named after three nearby castles Winton Castle, Seton Castle and Fa'side Castle. Historically the school also had four Houses, the fourth being Bankton named after Bankton House however this house was completely phased out by August 2013.

Standards

The school was last inspected by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in March 2011. [8] Strengths were noted as "The enthusiastic involvement of all staff in taking forward improvements to support the learning of all young people, the range of approaches to support and help young people achieve, [and] partnership working, including partnerships to support young people with additional support needs." Agreed areas for improvement were: "Continue to develop a coherent curriculum which provides appropriate progression for all young people. Ensure learning experiences consistently provide appropriate levels of support and challenge." [9]

As of November 2017, the school is listed as having achieved a Unicef Level 2 Rights Respecting Schools Award. [10]

Notable alumni

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References

  1. ↑ "Scottish Government". Scottish Government.
  2. ↑ "Ross High School. Handbook 2014–2015" (PDF). Ross High School. p. 6. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "Head shuts school over renovation". BBC News. 28 October 2004.
  4. ↑ "Private-cash school work 'to hit deadline'". The Scotsman. 27 September 2004. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "School revamp on track". The Scotsman. 27 March 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "Parents offered first glimpse of Ross High School extension plans". East Lothian Courier. Retrieved 8 May 2018.
  7. ↑ "Headteacher is one of 21 new staff at Ross High School". East Lothian Courier. 26 August 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  8. ↑ "School hailed by inspectors". The Scotsman. 16 March 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  9. ↑ "HMIE inspection of Ross High School" (PDF). Education Scotland. 15 March 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  10. ↑ "Ross High School wins Unicef award". East Lothian Courier. Retrieved 8 May 2018.

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