Barrhead High School is a secondary school in Barrhead, East Renfrewshire. It was established in 1967. Fiona Johnston is the current headmistress, appointed in 2020. The school underwent a £30 million refurbishment in 2017 so the school is now fully equipped with the latest tech and recourses, because of this the school offers vocational courses.
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Associated primary schools
Also known as "feeder" schools, they include:
Cross Arthurlie Primary School
Carlibar Primary School
Hillview Primary School
The school also serves other areas and schools such as schools in Neilston, Paisley, Uplawmoor, Darnley and more.
Notable alumni
Thomas Elder Dickson, artist
Gregor Fisher, actor
Douglas Henshall, actor
Kirsty Maclean, footballer
Allison McGourty, arts executive
Alex McLeish, football manager
Media features
The has been very successful over the past few years, this was even recognised multiple times by the STV and BBC. The school was also used for a BBC video and article as well it was used more recently another two times in two BBC Bitesize (Also known as BBC Education) Videos, Articles and Lessons.