Dumfries Academy

Dumfries Academy
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Scotland
Information
TypeComprehensive secondary
Established1804 (1804)
Head teacherJoanne Dillon
Teaching staff52
Enrollment567
HousesBarrie, Haining and Laurie (formerly Criffel, Nithsdale and Solway)
ColoursMaroon and Black
Websitewww.dumfriesacademy.org.uk

Dumfries Academy is one of four secondary schools in Dumfries in south west Scotland. It is a state funded secondary Co-ed school. The schools moto is "doctrina promovet" which translates from Latin to "learning promotes" which the school emphases within their "vision, values and aims". There are two notable buildings; the Minerva Building 1895-7 by F J C Carruthers and a later building by County Architect John R Hill, 1936.