Sinclair Academy is a secondary level school, in Winchburgh, West Lothian, Scotland. It is named after Margaret Sinclair, a social and trade union activist. [1] The school has a shared sports block with other local schools. [2]
Construction of the school began in 2020 following a new town expansion plan in Winchburgh. [1] The development was part of Winchburgh Schools Campus project (a combined cost of £60 million). [3] The school was built by Morrison Construction. [4]
In August 2023, the school received its first intake of its new pupils. [3] [2] The school was officially opened in October 2023 by Leo Cushley Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh Diocese. [5] It was the 13th secondary school in West Lothian. [6] Dr Gerry Burns was the first headteacher of the school. [7] There has been a call to include some nearby Edinburgh students within the school's catchment area. [8]
In 2025, Anne-Marie Jess was appointed as the headteacher of the school. [9] [10] In 2025, the school closed temporarily for a few days due to issues with its water supply (the other nearby schools were also affected). [11] [12]