Barrhead High School is a

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in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. The school is over forty years old. Fiona Johnston is the current headmistress, appointed in June-Aug 2020.

Associated primary schools

Also known as "feeder" schools, they include: * Cross Arthurlie Primary School * Carlibar Primary School * Hillview Primary School

Notable alumni

* Thomas Elder Dickson, artist *

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References

External links

Barrhead High School's page on Scottish Schools OnlineBarrhead High School's most recent HMIe report
Secondary schools in East Renfrewshire 1967 establishments in Scotland Educational institutions established in 1967 Barrhead {{scotland-school-stub