Bellahouston Academy
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| Bellahouston Academy | |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Bellahouston, Glasgow, Scotland |
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| Information | |
| Founder | Alexander Sim |
| Head teacher | Ian Anderson |
| Pupils | 1100 |
| Founded | 1876 |
| Feeder schools | Lorne Street Primary, Ibrox Primary, Pollokshields Primary |
Bellahouston Academy is a non-denominational state-run secondary school in Bellahouston, south-west Glasgow, Scotland.
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[edit] History
Bellahouston Academy first opened in 1876 as a private school, run by Alexander Sim. It was taken over by the Govan School Board in 1885, and has been a state school ever since.[1] The school buildings have recently been refurbished to provide for 1100 pupils.
[edit] Glasgow School of Sport
Scotland's first school dedicated to sport has been developed at Bellahouston Academy. The Glasgow School of Sport aims to develop the talents of young sportsmen and women.
[edit] References
- ^ Bellahouston Academy. Retrieved on 2008-03-27.
