Castlebrae Community High School

Castlebrae Community High School is a secondary school in the neighbourhood of Niddrie, Edinburgh.

Castlebrae Community Campus
Address
99 Niddrie Mains Road

Edinburgh
,
EH16 4DP

Scotland
Coordinates55.9296°N 3.1338°W / 55.9296; -3.1338
Information
Religious affiliation(s)Non-denominational
Local authorityCity of Edinburgh Council
HeadteacherNorma Prentice
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
HousesBlackford, Calton, Pentland
Colour(s)     
Blue, white and red
Websitewww.castlebrae.org.uk

Feeder schools

Feeder primaries are Castleview, Niddrie Mill and Newcraighall.

School houses

Pupils are divided into three house groups, Blackford, Calton and Pentland. These are named after the hills in and around Edinburgh.

Proposed closure

In September 2012, it was announced that City of Edinburgh Council proposed to close the school in June 2013 because of falling rolls and poor exam results.[1] A group of local parents and pupils contested the closure.[2] In February 2013, a report recommended closure, with a new school to be built in the next ten years as the area regenerates and demand builds.[3] In March, the council voted to give the school a "reprieve".

Controversy

In June 2014, the previous head teacher was suspended while allegations against him were investigated.[4] Norma Prentice took over for 2014-15 as the investigation continued.[5] In 2015, it was confirmed that Prentice would continue permanently and that Curran had been dismissed.[6]

References
  1. "City education officials school is failing pupils and should be closed down". The Scotsman. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
    - "Future of Castlebrae Community High School to be discussed". City of Edinburgh Council. Retrieved 11 September 2012.
  2. "Campaigners fight Castlebrae High closure". BBC News. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  3. "BBC News - Castlebrae Community High School closure recommended by report". BBC News. Retrieved 22 February 2013.
  4. "Castlebrae head suspended after allegation by pupil". The Scotsman. 4 June 2014. Retrieved 12 June 2014.
  5. "Sex accused teacher faces domestic abuse claims". Edinburgh Evening News. 18 July 2014. Retrieved 9 August 2014.
  6. "Castlebrae head teacher Derek Curran sacked following investigation". STV News. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
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