Maxwelltown High School

Coordinates: 55°05′06″N 3°38′46″W / 55.085°N 3.646°W / 55.085; -3.646

Maxwelltown High School
Cognoscam
Location
Lochside Road Dumfries Scotland
Information
Type	Comprehensive Secondary
School district	Dumfries & Galloway
Grades	S1 - S6
Number of students	Approx 300
Color(s)	Black, Navy Blue
Website	Link

Maxwelltown High School is one of four secondary schools in the town of Dumfries in South West Scotland.

Maxwelltown High School Today

Maxwelltown High is a seven year comprehensive school situated in the town of Dumfries adjoining open country containing a mix of pupils from private and council housing, both town and rural. The current school population is about 300.

Maxwelltown High School is an important part of the Maxwelltown community. Close links are established with associated Primary Schools. This includes curriculum development and the provision of a range of activities for primary pupils as well as visits by staff to the schools.

In March 2010, it was announced that T.B Pierce would retire as rector in November of the same year. In October 2010, Maureen Smith was announced as his replacement. She is a previous depute rector and originally the schools head of physical education.

Notable former pupils

See also: Category:People educated at Maxwelltown High School

• Ted McMinn, former professional footballer (Queen of the South F.C., Rangers)
• Greg Cameron keyboardist and singer in the band (Home Movies)

See also

• Education in Scotland
• Scottish Qualifications Authority
• List of schools in the United Kingdom

External links

• Maxwelltown's High School page on Scottish Schools Online
• Dumfries & Galloway Council
• Official Site