Barrhead High School
Barrhead High School is a secondary school in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. It was established in 1967. Fiona Johnston is the current headmistress, appointed in 2020.
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The school underwent a £30 million refurbishment in 2017 so the school is now fully equipped with the latest tech and recourses, because of this the school offers vocational courses.
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Key facts
• Name — Barrhead High School • Motto — Raise The Barr • City — Barrhead, East Renfrewshire • Country — Scotland • Type — Secondary • Established — * 1967 • 2017 (new building) • Head Teacher — Fiona Johnston • Enrolment — 632 (2023) • Website — https: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/Barrhead • Address — Aurs Road • Colours — purpleblackwhite Purple, black & white • Nickname — BHS • National Ranking — 41st Best In Scotland (41/347)
Associated primary schools
Associated primary schools
Also known as "feeder" schools, they include: • Cross Arthurlie Primary School • Carlibar Primary School • Hillview Primary School • The school also serves other areas and schools such as schools in Neilston, Paisley, Uplawmoor, Darnley and more.
Notable alumni
Notable alumni
• Thomas Elder Dickson, artist • Gregor Fisher, actor • Douglas Henshall, actor • Kirsty Maclean, footballer • Allison McGourty, arts executive • Alex McLeish, football manager
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Media features
The has been very successful over the past few years, this was even recognised multiple times by the STV and BBC. The school was also used for a BBC video and article as well it was used more recently another two times in two BBC Bitesize (Also known as BBC Education) Videos, Articles and Lessons.
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