Culloden Academy () is a non-denominational secondary school in Culloden, Highland, Scotland. The present enrollment is 1,117 pupils. The catchment area includes Balloch, Croy, Smithton, Cradlehall and Ardersier in the east of Inverness. About Culloden Academy was established in 1979, in the former Inverness Royal Academy buildings on Midmills Road before moving to the present site in 1982. The new Culloden Academy buildings opened in August 1982, in the east of Inverness. The facilities in Culloden Academy include a fitness centre, a swimming pool and two athletic halls. It also serves as a community centre. Aims The stated aim of Culloden Academy is to "establish a caring, positive and enjoyable educational environment for all who participate in the life of our community school". Proposed expansion According to statistics from the Highland Council in early 2021, Culloden Academy was deemed to have an calculated enrolment capacity of 964 pupils. At the time, with a pupil roll of 1,124 pupils, the pupil enrollment was determined as approximately 17% percent over capacity. This is taken into account that further statistics projected a pupil roll of 37% over capacity by 2025/26. This overall presented issues towards the Highland Council concerning overcrowding of Culloden Academy. Provisionary works Steps to alleviate overcrowding of Culloden Academy First began in 2021 whereas an initial phase of work was completed comprising demolition of two vacant janitor houses, refurbishment and expansion of toilet facilities in the school building, as well as installation of six modular units each housing two classrooms. Outdoor shelters and a catering unit were also installed. A second phase of work was completed in 2022 involving the erection of a further seven modular classroom units, two additional PE changing rooms, as well as various improvements towards the Technology Department, PE changing facilities and ASN (Additional Support Needs) department. School Building Expansion In September 2021, The Highland Council approved a Budget of £19.2 Million to Go towards Phase 1 of a proposed extension and refurbishment project of Culloden Academy. Phase 1 of the proposed extension programme consists of an erection of a separate classroom block adjacent to the school building consisting of classrooms for Science, Art and Design, as well as Home Economics with vacated areas in the existing building refurbished and repurposed as classroom accommodation for other departments or to be used as ancillary such space. Phase 1 also includes the construction of a new road junction