| The Robert Burns Academy | |
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Barony Campus, Auchinleck Road, Cumnock, East Ayrshire Scotland | |
| Coordinates | 55°27′16″N 4°15′59″W / 55.45445°N 4.26644°W |
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| Type | Co-educational, non-demonational secondary school |
| Motto | Where we belong, where we reach our potential |
| Religious affiliation(s) | non-demonational |
| Established | 26 October 2020 |
| Founder | Merger of Cumnock Academy and Auchinleck Academy |
| Authority | East Ayrshire Council |
| Campus Director | Tracy Stewart |
| Head teacher | Tracy Stewart[1] |
| Staff | 200 approx |
| Grades | S1–S6 |
| Gender | Boys and girls |
| Age range | 11–18 |
| Enrollment | 1,665 |
| Language | English, Scots language |
| Campus type | 3-18 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 serves as the Head of Barony Campus, which includes Robert Burns Academy, Lochnorris Primary School, Cherry Trees Early Childhood Centre, and Hillside School.[3][4]
In 2022, Robert Burns Academy was ranked as the 288th best performing state school in Scotland, an increase from its 2021 ranking of 340th.[5] Robert Burns Academy, as well as the overall Barony Campus, is the largest educational provision in Scotland.[6]
- ^ "Talented Cumnock pupil performs at Downing Street's Burns Night reception". Cumnock Chronicle. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Investing in East Ayrshire Schools · East Ayrshire Council". www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk. 11 May 2022.
- ^ "Peter to take charge at £ 68m superschool". Retrieved 28 August 2023 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Talented Cumnock pupil performs at Downing Street's Burns Night reception". Cumnock Chronicle. 8 February 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2024.
- ^ "Ayrshire schools ranked in 'gold standard' annual league table". 22 June 2022.
- ^ Hilley, Sarah (8 October 2020). "Scotland's biggest school will be finished tomorrow in East Ayrshire". Daily Record.