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Barrhead High School
Address
Map
Aurs Road

Barrhead, East Renfrewshire

Scotland
Information
TypeSecondary
MottoRaise The Barr
Established
  • 1967
  • 2017 (new building)
Head teacherFiona Johnston
Enrolment632 (2023)
Colour(s)    Purple, black & white
NicknameBHS
National ranking41st Best In Scotland (41/347)
Websiteblogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/Barrhead

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. 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.[1][2]

Associated primary schools

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Also known as "feeder" schools, they include:[3]

  • 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.[4]

Notable alumni

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Media features

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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.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Vocational Courses".
  2. ^ "Better late than never as work begins on new Barrhead High". Barrhead News. 24 March 2016. Retrieved 19 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Associated Primary Schools".
  4. ^ "Other Areas And Schools Served".
  5. ^ "BBC Scotland - The L.A.B Scotland, Learning about the circular economy with Barrhead High School". BBC. 5 August 2024. Retrieved 3 May 2025.
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