Headteacher

Bannockburn High School is a co-educational comprehensive school based in Stirling for students aged 11-18. It is a non-denominational school.

The school has been on its present site since 1979. The intake of pupils attending the school stands at around 710. It draws its pupils from the area covered by the Bannockburn Community Council, and has the associated primary schools of Bannockburn Primary, Braehead Primary, Borestone Primary, Cowie Primary and East Plean Primary. The school’s facilities include a 250-seat lecture theatre, a swimming pool, and several dedicated computer classrooms. A new wing for the school has also recently been built to upgrade the provision of Music and PE classes.  

Headteacher

James McParland

Values and vision

Bannockburn High School views it as important to prepare its students well for later life. As the result of this, the school has firm guidelines when it comes to dress code and attendance. The school also aims to provide ways, other than through the school curriculum, to enrich students’ educational experiences.

Education Scotland

“Young people are well motivated, confident and focused on their learning. They enjoy working together in small groups and the school is helping them to become more confident. In almost all classes, they use information and communications technology (ICT) well to develop research skills… Teachers regularly share with young people what they expect them to learn. As a result, young people are beginning to develop a clearer understanding of the purpose of their learning.” 

View Bannockburn High School’s latest Education Scotland report