Langholm Academy | |
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Langholm Scotland |
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Coordinates | _ type:edu 55°09′11″N 3°00′11″W / 55.153°N 3.003°WCoordinates: _ type:edu 55°09′11″N 3°00′11″W / 55.153°N 3.003°W |
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School type | Secondary school |
Established | March 1876 |
Head teacher | Philip Cubbon |
Langholm Academy is a non-denominational, co-educational six-year comprehensive secondary school in Langholm, Scotland.
The school was created in March 1876, with John Howie as head. During the 1880s, the school had a record as one of the best academic schools in Scotland.
Currently, the school has 270 pupils: the current building was opened in 1962. A sports and leisure complex was opened alongside the school in 2002.
The Academy is associated with three primary schools: Langholm, Canonbie, and Glenzier.