Jedburgh Grammar School

Secondary school in Jedburgh, Scotland

Jedburgh Grammar School

Address

High Street

Jedburgh

TD8 6DQ

Scotland

Information
Type| Secondary
Local authority| Scottish Borders
Rector| Susan Oliver
Staff| c. 55
Gender| Coeducational
Age| 11 to 18
Enrolment| c. 440
Houses| Brewster, Rutherford, Thomson
Colour(s)| Navy blue, red, green
Website| https://www.jedburghgrammarcampus.com/

Jedburgh Grammar School is a state secondary school in Jedburgh, Scotland, with around 440 pupils, 40 teaching staff, and 15 non-teaching staff.[1]

## History

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While the first institution bearing the name Jedburgh Grammar School was founded in the 15th century by William Turnbull of Bedrule who was then Bishop of Glasgow and the school was based at Jedburgh Abbey where the pupils (boys) would sing and learn about music. In 1747 the school was still based in the crypts of the abbey.[2] This school was created as a result of the Education (Scotland) Act of 1872 which required that children should receive an education. The school was extended at the turn of the century when secondary education was also offered.[2]

## Architecture

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1880s buildings

The school is made up of five main buildings. The original buildings at this site were started in 1882[2] to designs by Hardy & Wight and are dated to 1885,[3] whilst the Rutherford and Sports Centre buildings date from the 1970s. The 1880 part of the school was "listed" in 1993.[2] Since the 1990s, a series of refurbishments have taken place.[4] Ramps were added to the Brewster, Drama and Social Dining Building in 2013.[citation needed]

In July 2022 Jedburgh Grammar Campus was shortlisted for the RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award.[5]

## Houses

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Pupils of the school belong to one of three Houses[6] named after famous alumni:[7] The most notable person from Jedburgh (Mary Somerville) was a woman and could not attend the school.

* Brewster (Blue, named after physicist Sir David Brewster)
* Rutherford (Red, named after theologian Samuel Rutherford)
* Thomson (Green, named after poet James Thomson)

## Notable alumni

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See also: Category:People educated at Jedburgh Grammar School

* John Ainslie, cartographer[7]
* Gary Armstrong, rugby union player[citation needed]
* Anthony Fasson GC, naval officer[7]
* Karen Gillon, MSP[8]
*   * Ainslie Henderson, singer-songwriter, BAFTA-winning animator[9]
* Steve Hislop, motorcycle racer[7]
* Bob Keiller, business man
* Greig Laidlaw, rugby union player[citation needed]
* Roy Laidlaw, rugby union player[citation needed]
* The Rt. Hon. Michael Moore MP, Secretary of State for Scotland.[10]
* Douglas Young, heavyweight boxer

## References

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1. ^ "School Welcome Booklet". Jedburgh Grammar School. Jedburgh Grammar School. Archived from the original on 24 March 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
2. ^ a b c d "Jedburgh Grammar School 1880s block, including gateway to east on Queen Street and excluding conservatory to southeast, rear extension and all other separate blocks (Thomson, Rutherford and Social Dining blocks and Sports Centre and technical department), High Street, Jedburgh (LB35537)". portal.historicenvironment.scot. Retrieved 2 September 2019.
3. ^ "Dictionary of Scottish Architects - DSA Architect Biography Report (September 23, 2015, 4:51 pm)". scottisharchitects.org.uk.
4. ^ "About Us". Jedburgh Grammar School. Jedburgh Grammar School. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
5. ^ "RIAS Doolan Shortlist". www.rias.org.uk. Retrieved 4 August 2022.
6. ^ "House System". Jedburgh Grammar School. Jedburgh Grammar School. Archived from the original on 27 June 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
7. ^ a b c d "Famous Sons and Daughters". Jedburgh Grammar School. Jedburgh Grammar School. Archived from the original on 10 June 2015. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
8. ^ "About Me". Karen Gillon. Karen Gillon. Archived from the original on 5 May 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.
9. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
10. ^ "Michael Out and About in the Borders". Michael Moore. Michael Moore. Archived from the original on 22 July 2011. Retrieved 17 May 2011.

## External links

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* Jedburgh Grammar School
* Jedburgh Grammar School's page on Scottish Schools Online
* http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/news/boxer-doug-one-of-our-best-1-2340244

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