the 2010 Scottish Education Awards. On 14 September 2012, Ellon Academy broke the world record for the largest "Superman" dance. This was part of the recent 80's themed "Party In the Park" school fundraiser. Ellon academy also holds the world record for the longest sandcastle by Peter Stewart On 10 June 2013, Head Librarian, Jan Murdoch, was named Educational Supporter of the Year 2013 at the Scottish Education Awards in Glasgow. Notable former pupils Tom Patey (20 February 1932 — 25 May 1970) climber, mountaineer and writer Evelyn Glennie (born 19 July 1965) virtuosa percussionist Yvie Burnett (born 1968) vocal coach The X-Factor Britain's Got Talent Johanna Basford (born 1983) illustrator, artist and business woman. OBE. References External links Ellon Academy's page on Education Scotland's ParentZone Secondary schools in Aberdeenshire Educational institutions established in 1876 1876 establishments in Scotland Ellon, Aberdeenshire