Grange Academy (Scottish Gaelic: Acadamaidh Grange) is a non-denominational secondary school based in Kilmarnock in East Ayrshire, Scotland. It serves the Bonnyton and town centre areas of the town, with the associated primaries being Crosshouse Primary, Annanhill Primary, Hillhead Primary, Gargieston Primary and Shortlees Primary. The current school estate was constructed in 2007, with the new campus, Grange Campus, opening in 2008 which also houses Annanhill Primary School and Park School. The current Head Teacher, Scott Robertson, took up post in March 2022 following the retirement of Robert Johnston. Scott Robertson is also the head of the wider Grange Campus. In 2022, Grange Academy was ranked as 202nd best performing state school in Scotland, an increase from 254th in the 2021 league table rankings. History The original Grange Academy opened to pupils and staff in August 1966. The Grange Academy building was closed for renovations in 2013. Although Grange Academy serves the catchment areas of Bonnyton, town centre, Gargieston, Shortlees, Hillhead, Longpark and Crosshouse areas of Kilmarnock, the school has also served pupils from other areas across Ayrshire from primary schools including Beith (in Beith, North Ayrshire, Moorpark (Irvine, North Ayrshire), Struthers (Troon), Kilmaurs, Onthank (Kilmarnock), West, Kingcase (Prestwick), Sacred Heart (Girvan), Whatriggs (Kilmarnock), Loanhead (Kilmarnock) and St Andrews (Kilmarnock) primaries. These pupils would have been admitted to the school based upon successful placing requests as their residence and primary school is outwith the catchment area of Grange Academy. In June 2018, Grange Academy Maths teacher Chris Smith was announced as Scottish Teacher of the Year. Grange Campus In September 2008, the new Grange Campus was completed and incorporated Grange Academy, Annanhill Primary School and Park School. The opening of the campus was pushed back from August 2008 to October 2008. The Grange Campus provides home to three schools; namely Annanhill Primary School, Grange Academy and Park School, which educates children with special needs. The teaching spaces are separate, but the games hall, assembly hall and dining area are shared. Built as a public-private partnership, the building was designed by Glasgow-based Archial Architects and constructed by a consortium, led by German contractor Hochtief, with two Paisley-based companies; Barr Construction and McLaughlin & Harvey. Completed in 2008, the site provides an education for up to 1800 pupils. Grange Academy is a six-year non-denominational secondary school with a roll is 1203 pupils and 80 staff (2015). The campus has its own dedicated