Ross High School, Tranent

Ross High School

School Logo
Motto "Ad Meliora" To Better
Established 1954
Type State
Head teacher Paul Reynolds
Location Well Wynd
Tranent
East Lothian
EH33 2EQ
Scotland
Staff 85 (Teaching Staff) 157 (Total Staff)
Students 992 as of September 2015
Houses Winton      Seton      Fa'side     
Colours                    
Website edubuzz.org/rosshigh/

Ross High School is a school in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland. As of September 2015 the school roll was 992.[1] The school was founded in 1954 and named after George Ross, who was convener of the local council. The head teacher is Paul Reynolds.

History

Before Ross High School was established, students from Tranent and surrounding areas attended Preston Lodge High School in Prestonpans. Until 1954 when a major effort to provide a 6 year school for Tranent and surrounding villages. The name Ross High recognises the support of the covenor of East Lothian Council at the time George Ross.[2] The original building was built in 1954 and partially still stands. A Public Private Partnership (PPP) refurbishment began in January 2003 and after various delay finished in 2005.[3][4] Another £1.9 million extension was completed in 2007 which added five new classrooms and other facilities.[5]

Staff

Paul Reynolds is the head teacher, since August 2013.[6] The depute heads are Ann Archer, Katrina Donaldson, Neil Craik-Collins and Dorothy Patterson. The business manager is Margaret Cleat.

Houses

The school currently has three houses these are:

Standards

The school was last inspected by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education in March 2011.[7] Strengths were noted as "The enthusiastic involvement of all staff in taking forward improvements to support the learning of all young people, the range of approaches to support and help young people achieve, [and] partnership working, including partnerships to support young people with additional support needs." Agreed areas for improvement were: "Continue to develop a coherent curriculum which provides appropriate progression for all young people. Ensure learning experiences consistently provide appropriate levels of support and challenge."[8]

As of February 2016, the school is listed as having achieved a Unicef Level 1 Rights Respecting Schools Award within the past three years.[9]

Notable Former Pupils

Andrew (Drew) McMaster - sprinter Neil Martin - footballer (Hibernian, Sunderland, Coventry City and Scotland)

References

  1. ↑ "Parentzone Scotland: Ross High School". www.educationscotland.gov.uk. Education Scotland. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  2. ↑ "Ross High School. Handbook 2014−2015" (pdf). Ross High School. p. 6. Retrieved 4 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "Head shuts school over renovation". BBC News. 28 October 2004.
  4. ↑ "Private-cash school work 'to hit deadline'". The Scotsman. 27 September 2004. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "School revamp on track". The Scotsman. 27 March 2007. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "Headteacher is one of 21 new staff at Ross High School". East Lothian Courier. 26 August 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "School hailed by inspectors". The Scotsman. 16 March 2011. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  8. ↑ "HMIE inspection of Ross High School" (PDF). Education Scotland. 15 March 2011. Retrieved 3 February 2013.
  9. ↑ "Awarded schools: Level 1 award in Scotland". Unicef. Retrieved 28 February 2016.

Coordinates: 55°56′35″N 2°57′18″W / 55.9431°N 2.9549°W / 55.9431; -2.9549


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