St John's RC Academy is a Catholic, 2-18 all-through school located in

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History

The academy resulted from a merger of ''St John’s Primary School'' and ''St Columba’s High School''. The secondary part of the school opened in March 2010 and the nursery and primary part in November 2011.

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MSP officially opened the academy in December 2011. The original ''St John’s School'' was established in 1864 while ''St. Columba’s High School'' officially opened in 1967.Brian Toner. ''Mr. Mackay's Legacy: St. John's School in Perth 1832-2010''; (2010, Anna Books); pages 99, 110

Facilities

The academy is located at the centre of the ''North Inch Community Campus''. This campus has a range of facilities open to the community including a library, meeting rooms, drama and music facilities and sports facilities. All of these can be accessed by the students.

Sports

The academy has formed a sports partnership with Perth Grammar School. This partnership was awarded the first inter-denominational Sports Comprehensive status in Scotland under the banner, 'Everyone Active'. It won the Sunday Mail/Sports Scotland Scottish Sports Award 2011. The winning category was 'School Sports Award'. The partnership organises joint sports teams.

Awards

The academy received the UNICEF UK Rights Respecting School Gold Award in 2014 and 2019.

Notable pupils

* Colin McCredie - actor *Stephen Gethins MP * Dave Doogan MP * Fran Franczak - footballer for St Johnstone

References

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