Grange Academy, Kilmarnock
Introduction


**Grange Academy** ([Scottish Gaelic](/wiki/Scottish_Gaelic "Scottish Gaelic"): *Acadamaidh Grange*) is a non\-denominational secondary school based in [Kilmarnock](/wiki/Kilmarnock "Kilmarnock") in [East Ayrshire](/wiki/East_Ayrshire "East Ayrshire"), [Scotland](/wiki/Scotland "Scotland"). It serves the [Bonnyton](/wiki/Bonnyton%2C_East_Ayrshire "Bonnyton, East Ayrshire") and town centre areas of the town, with the associated primaries being Crosshouse Primary, Annanhill Primary, Hillhead Primary, Gargieston Primary and Shortlees Primary.

The current school estate was constructed in 2007, with the new campus, Grange Campus, opening in 2008 which also houses Annanhill Primary School and Park School. The current Head Teacher, Scott Robertson, took up post in March 2022 following the retirement of Robert Johnston. Scott Robertson is also the head of the wider Grange Campus.

In 2022, Grange Academy was ranked as 202nd best performing state school in Scotland, an increase from 254th in the 2021 league table rankings.


Why was Grange Academy ranked so low in 2021?