Currie Community High School is a six-year

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serving the south-west of the

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, Scotland. The school roll currently stands at 727 of whom 20% attend as a result of parental placing requests. The school's feeder primary schools are Currie Primary School, Nether Currie Primary School and Juniper Green Primary School. Several Labour Party politicians have made visits, including former

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, also more recently First Minister

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and

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. It has also been visited by

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and

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. The school is a Community High School, offering classes, activities and events to the local community.

History

The present building opened in 1966 and was extensively refurbished between 1996 – 1998.

Notable alumni

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, Labour MP *

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, writer, poet. Professor at Stirling University. *

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, Actor *

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, professional golfer *

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, Professor of Economics,

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, Winner of The Great British Bake Off 2020 * Matt Scott, rugby player, multiple caps for Scotland

Headteachers

*Mrs Jenifer Hutchison (2020-) *Ms Doreen McKinnon (2014-2020) *Ms Kate Paton (2007-2013) *Dr Dorothy White (2005-2007) *Mr Eric Melvin (1992-2005) *Mr Ronald Paul (N/a - 1992)

External links

Currie Community High School WebsiteCurrie Community High School's page on Scottish Schools Online

References

Secondary schools in Edinburgh 1966 establishments in Scotland Educational institutions established in 1966 {{Scotland-school-stub