| 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 | Male and female |
| Age range | 11–18 |
| Enrollment | 1,665 |
| Language | English, Scots |
| 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 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]
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]
- ^ "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.