Trinity Academy, Edinburgh

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Trinity Academy
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The Trinity Academy complex, showing the original building (left) and the newer extension block (far right)
Address
Trinity Academy, Edinburgh
Craighall Avenue

,
EH6 4RT

Scotland
Coordinates 55°58′35″N3°11′44″W / 55.97638°N 3.19542°W / 55.97638; -3.19542
Information
TypeNon-denominational state-funded secondary school
Established1893
Local authority City of Edinburgh Council
DeanCraig Pelton
Staff107 [1]
GenderMixed
Age11to 18
Enrolment946 [1]
HousesArran, Orkney, Tiree and Skye
Colour(s)Yellow and Black
  
Website https://www.trinity.edin.sch.uk

Trinity Academy is a state-run secondary school in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located on the border between Trinity and Leith, next to Victoria Park, and a short distance from the banks of the Firth of Forth at Newhaven.

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Admissions

Trinity Academy was formerly a fee paying, selective senior secondary school, prior to the abolition of the Selective Qualifying Exam, which was normally taken in Primary 7 at age 11 or 12 years. It is now a non-selective, comprehensive school, and receives most of its first year pupils from three local 'feeder' primary schools; Trinity Primary (which is immediately adjacent), Victoria Primary in Newhaven, and Wardie Primary in Wardie.

History

The school was designed in 1891 by George Craig, a Leith architect for the Leith School Board. [2]

Rugby

Trinity Academy's first XV rugby team won Rugby World Team of the Month in November 2005 after an unbeaten run including away wins at George Heriot's, Glenalmond and Hutchison Grammar School. [3] Bangholm sports ground is also home to the Trinity Academicals Rugby Football Club.

Rectors [4]

Notable alumni

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References

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  2. Edinburgh City Council, listed building summary
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