Schools of Ambition

Wallace Hall Academy

Address:
Wallace Hall Academy
Thornhill
Dumfriesshire
Dumfries and Galloway
DG3 5DS
Scotland
55.242838
-3.760776

Telephone: 01848 330294
Fax: 01848 330294

Local authority: Dumfries and Galloway
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Telling the story

Wallace Hall has transformed what is on offer to its pupils. Consulting closely with parents, the school has restructured its curriculum Smaller classes and accelerated courses in S1 set high standards and allow an integrated S4/5/6 model that delivers a dynamic and flexible curriculum for all. Two year highers have enriched learning experiences and facilitated the embedding of the development of the four Curriculum for Excellence Capacities. Attainment has been raised, and links with colleges and universities strengthened.

Exciting new vocational opportunities delivered in the local community in partnership with local businesses and estates are transforming the education experiences on offer. The school’s real focus on Learning and Teaching is underpinned by quality CPD and Action Research, and work with its associated primaries on consistency in learning and teaching has better prepared pupils for transition.

Schools of Ambition, telling the story

School contact

Barry Graham, Headteacher

Support Adviser

Sandra Bogan
Email: Sandra.Bogan@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Tel: 07825 175249

TES Articles

Read an article about Wallace Hall Academy in Dumfries and Galloway that was published in the Times Educational Supplement: Doors open on new curriculum