Lanark Grammar School

Lanark Grammar School
Image of the previous Albany Drive building, since demolished.
Address
Map
Kirklands Road

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ML11 9AJ

Scotland
Information
TypeSecondary School
MottoLearning growing succeeding
Established1183; 841 years ago (1183)
Local authoritySouth Lanarkshire Council
HeadteacherJeff Warden
Staff102.8 (on an FTE basis)
YearsS1-S6
GenderCo-educational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment1142[1]
HousesHyndford, Braxfield, Jerviswood, Wallace, Lockhart and Clyde.
Colour(s)Red, black, grey    
AccreditationScottish Qualifications Authority
Websitewww.lanark.s-lanark.sch.uk

Lanark Grammar School is a secondary school in Lanark, Scotland. It was founded in 1183, and celebrated its octocentenary in 1983, including a visit by The Princess Anne. The school draws its pupils from the town of Lanark and many villages in the local area, including Douglas, Carstairs and Braehead.

The Head Teacher is Jeff Warden, who took over in January 2022 following Mark Sherry who served 17 years in post.

The school has 6 houses: Lockhart, Jerviswood, Wallace, Hyndford, Braxfield and Clyde, pupils are sorted into these by tutor group upon the first day of term. There are around 100 teachers (FTE) and around 1100 students.[2]

  1. ^ "Lanark Grammar School - South Lanarkshire Council". Retrieved 13 May 2014.
  2. ^ "Scottish Schools Online 2012/2013 - - Lanark Grammar School - South Lanarkshire Council". Archived from the original on 22 March 2012. Retrieved 13 June 2013.