Brechin High School

Infobox scottish primary, secondary and nursery school
name = Brechin High School
headteacher = Mr Steve Dempsey
type = State coeducational secondary
educational authority = Angus Council
location = Duke Street, Brechin, Angus, Scotland DD9 6LB
age range = 11 - 18 years old
secondary years taught = 6
number of pupils = 600 (approx.)
number of staff = 52
website = [http://www.brechinhigh.angus.sch.uk www.brechinhigh.angus.sch.uk]
main feeder schools = Andover, Edzell, Lethnot, Maisondieu, Stracathro and Tarfside.

Brechin High School is a non-denominational secondary school in Brechin, Angus, Scotland. As of 2008, it has approximately 600 students, and a staff of 52. The school has a relationship with the town's cathedral strentching back to the early 15th century [ [http://www.brechinhigh.angus.sch.uk/AboutOurSchool/About.htm Brechin High School Website] About the school, retrieved on 2008-06-29] , with the formation of the choir school.

Current inspection

The last inspection by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Education took place in 2005, and the provision by the school was generally found to be "fair" although results were slightly below equivalent schools; five key points of improvement were identified [ [http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/inspection/BrechinHighSchool.pdf Brechin High School Inspection Report] HMIE 2005, retrieved on 2008-06-29] . By 2008, HMIE found that the school had made progress to address these points [ [http://www.hmie.gov.uk/documents/followup/5307236%20Brechin%20HS%20FT.html Brechin High School Followthrough report] HMIE 2008, retrieved on 2008-06-29]

chool curriculum

First Year and Second Year (S1 & S2)

Students in First and Second Year (S1 & S2) are arranged by alphabetical order in mixed-ability classes and follow a common course of study. In English and Mathematics, staffing allows students to be broad-banded by ability, as shown their performance in primary and in First Year.

Third Year to Sixth Year (S3 - S6)

Students in the Third Year to the Sixth Year (S3 - S6) study a smaller number of subjects of their own choosing leading SQA (Scottish Qualifications Authority) Standard Grade, Intermediate, Higher or Advanced Higher qualifications.

References

External links

* [http://www.brechinhigh.angus.sch.uk/ Brechin High School] - official website
* [http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/scottishschoolsonline/schools/brechinhighschoolangus.asp Brechin High's on Scottish Schools Online]