Natural landmarks · Scottish Highlands
Vale of Leven Academy
Vale of Leven Academy — a school heritage in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Vale of Leven Academy is a school heritage located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the Wikipedia article for further historical and visitor details.
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Place summary
Vale of Leven Academy is located in the Scottish Highlands. It serves as an educational institution, providing secondary education to the local community. The academy is notable for its commitment to academic excellence and community involvement.
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Background
History
The school originally opened in 1884 as North Public School, in what now houses Christie Park Primary. The building expanded in 1894 and allowed pupils to complete the first two years of secondary education. It was raised to the status of secondary school in 1909 and renamed to the Vale of Leven Academy. The school moved to its current location in 1962. The school is situated in the south of Alexandria, on the border with Renton. The school site also includes St. Martin's RC Primary school. This site was first used in 1962 when the school relocated there from its previous location. By the early 1970s the school had become overcrowded with many classes taking place in temporary huts. A new…
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- Coordinates
- 55.9804, -4.5810
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G83 0SH
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Established
- 1884
- Official site
- valeoflevenacademy.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q7909550 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Vale of Leven Academy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Vale of Leven Academy?
- Vale of Leven Academy is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G83 0SH).
- When was Vale of Leven Academy built?
- Built or established in 1884.
- Is Vale of Leven Academy free to visit?
- Yes, Vale of Leven Academy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Vale of Leven Academy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode G83 0SH. It sits within the West Dunbartonshire parliamentary constituency.