Robert Burns Academy

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Robert Burns Academy
Barony Campus, Auchinleck Road, Cumnock, East Ayrshire

Scotland
Coordinates 55°27′16″N4°15′59″W / 55.45445°N 4.26644°W / 55.45445; -4.26644
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TypeCo-educational, non-demonational secondary school
MottoWhere we belong, where we reach our potential
Religious affiliation(s)non-demonational
Established26 October 2020 (2020-10-26)
FounderMerger of Cumnock Academy and Auchinleck Academy
Authority East Ayrshire Council
Campus DirectorTracy Stewart
Head teacherTracy Stewart [1]
Staff200 approx
GradesS1–S6
GenderMale and female
Age range11–18
Enrollment1,665
LanguageEnglish, Scots
Campus type3-18 Curriculum campus, consisting of Early Years, Primary, Secondary and Special school provision
Website Robert Burns Academy

The Robert Burns Academy is a secondary school located in Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, which opened to pupils in October 2020 following the merger of Cumnock Academy and Auchinleck Academy. [2] The current Head Teacher, Tracy Stewart, also acts as the Head of Barony Campus, meaning she has the responsibility of leading the whole Barony Campus which consists of Robert Burns Academy, Lochnorris Primary School, Cherry Trees Early Childhood Centre and Hillside School. [3] [4]

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In 2022, Robert Burns Academy was ranked as the 288th best performing state school in Scotland, which was an increase from its 2021 ranking where the school ranked 340th. [5] Robert Burns Academy, as well as the overall Barony Campus, is the largest educational provision in Scotland. [6]

History

The proposal for the creation of a new multi-million pound new "super school" in the Cumnock area was announced in November 2014, with parents/carers of children attending the current schools at that time that would be affected by the proposed closure and creation of a new school campus being consulted. [7]

Initial opening of the new Barony Campus and Robert Burns Academy was delayed due to the ongoing Coronavirus outbreak which resulted in construction work being halted at the site for a period. The school campus eventually opened to pupils in October 2020. [8]

Barony Campus

Robert Burns Academy is part of a 3-18 campus known as the Barony Campus. Within the campus are:

Each of the four educational establishments is led by its own Head Teacher, with Tracy Stewart serving as the overall Head of Campus, as well as Head Teacher of Robert Burns Academy. [9]

Staffing

As one of the largest schools in Scotland in terms of pupil population, Robert Burns Academy has a large number of staff consisting of; [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "Talented Cumnock pupil performs at Downing Street's Burns Night reception". Cumnock Chronicle. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  2. ↑ "Investing in East Ayrshire Schools · East Ayrshire Council". www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk. 11 May 2022.
  3. ↑ "Peter to take charge at £ 68m superschool" . Retrieved 28 August 2023– via PressReader.
  4. ↑ "Talented Cumnock pupil performs at Downing Street's Burns Night reception". Cumnock Chronicle. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
  5. ↑ "Ayrshire schools ranked in 'gold standard' annual league table". 22 June 2022.
  6. ↑ Hilley, Sarah (8 October 2020). "Scotland's biggest school will be finished tomorrow in East Ayrshire". Daily Record.
  7. ↑ https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/Resources/PDF/S/schools/Auchinleck-Academy-and-Cumnock-Academy-consultation-report-on-responses.pdf [ dead link ]
  8. ↑ "The Barony Campus opening - super-school finally opens doors to first wave of students". Cumnock Chronicle.
  9. ↑ "Headteacher's Welcome – THE ROBERT BURNS ACADEMY". blogs.glowscotland.org.uk.
  10. ↑ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 8 January 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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