Kelvinside Academy - History and Buildings

History and Buildings

History

The Academy was opened in 1878 by the Kelvinside Academy Company Ltd. After the First World War, as a memorial to former pupils who had been killed in action, The Kelvinside Academy War Memorial Trust was formed and the assets of the Company were acquired by the Trust.

Having formerly been grant-aided, the school became fully independent in 1985 and co-educational in 1998.

The ethos of the school is Christian, though non-denominational, and adherents of other faiths are welcome.

Buildings & Location

The main school buildings and playground area occupy an open situation in Kirklee Road, Kelvinside, Glasgow. The school is easily accessible by public transport, by the main bus routes along Great Western Road or by a ten-minute walk from the railway station at Hyndland and the Underground station at Hillhead.

The original school building, which is Grade A listed, has been extensively refurbished to provide well-lit and airy classrooms, equipped to the very latest standards.

The evolution of buildings and facilities is continual and reflects the evolution of the school and the education it offers.

A 10-year strategic development plan is in place and this has been shaped by the school's educational priorities: in ICT, in the Expressive Arts, in Sports and Games.

Dedicated computer labs, mobile computer classrooms, a new theatre and music studio, an all-weather pitch . . . . all are in place or in prospect.

All school facilities are located at the Kirklee Road site; the main playing fields are at Balgray on Great Western Road.

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