Currie Community High School is a six year comprehensive school serving the south-west of the City of Edinburgh, Scotland. The school roll currently stands at 982 of whom some 20% attend as a result of parental placing requests. The school's feeder primary schools are Currie Primary School, Nether Currie Primary School and Juniper Green Primary School. Currie High School has received several public service awards including the Charter Mark (1999 and 2002) and the Quality Scotland Business Excellence Award (2001). Several politicians have made visits, including former First Minister Henry McLeish, also more recently First Minister Jack McConnell, Sarah Boyack and David Miliband.

The school offers several extra-curricular programs, including football, rugby and an annual musical production. The school is also a designated Community High School, offering classes, activities and events to the local community.

History

The present building opened in 1966 and was extensively refurbished between 1996 – 1998.

Head Teachers

• Ms Kate Paton (2007-)
• Dr Dorothy White (2005-2007)
• Mr Eric Melvin (1992-2005)
• Mr Ronald Paul ( ? - 1992)

External links

• Currie Community High School Website
• Currie Community High School's page on Scottish Schools Online