Drummond Community High School (DCHS) is a non-denominational secondary school built originally in 1925 by

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which serves the area of north east

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. Drummond Community High School is on Bellevue Place and was originally known as Bellevue Junior Secondary School. The catchment area serves an area to the east of the city including the southern areas of

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, Hillside,

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, Broughton and

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. In addition to the school roll of 352, the school provides places for over 400 adult day learners and approximately 400 adult learners.

Notable alumni

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, actress

References

Drummond Community High School's page on Scottish Schools Online
*http://www.scran.ac.uk/database/record.php?usi=000-000-035-489 *http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/149511/

External links

Official School Website
{{authority control Secondary schools in Edinburgh Educational institutions established in 1925 1925 establishments in Scotland