STRANRAER ACADEMY

    • BGE Curriculum

      S1–S3 learning for life and the future.

      Faculties & Subjects

      News, courses and creativity from every subject.

      Remote Learning

      Learn anywhere with online resources.

      THE CURRICULUM

      Learning through Scotland’s Curriculum for Excellence.

      Study Starts Now

      Your hub for SQA exam success at Stranraer Academy.

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      Senior Phase

      Learning pathways beyond the BGE.

      Support for Learning

      Supporting learners with additional needs.

      Creative Opportunities

      Exciting competitions and challenges for our young people.

    • Trips

      Explore upcoming visits and residentials that enrich the school experience.

      Enterprise & Innovation

      Inspiring creativity, teamwork, and entrepreneurial thinking.

      EVENTS

      Find key dates, events and activities at Stranraer Academy.

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      P7 Transistion

      Helping young people take the next step with all the details for joining Stranraer Academy.

      Adventure & Exploration

      Challenging young people to grow through adventure and exploration.

    • The Headteachers Office

      News, updates and student achievements from the Headteacher’s Office.

      The Teachers Lounge

      Catch daily updates and social feeds from all subjects.

      Film Archive

       Archive for Legacy Media Production.

      NEWSROOM

      Stay up to date with news from Stranraer Academy.

      Media Production

      See our amazing videos! Celebrate student talent and creativity.

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      The Student Rec Room

      Notices, news, student work and pop culture — your Rec Room hub.

      Wider Achievement

      Inspire others — share your achievements and photos with us!

      Posters & Graphics

      Archive for Academy Posters, Graphics and Typography.

    • Teachers & Support

      Meet our dedicated staff creating a first-class learning environment.

      Parent Council

      The Parent Council: your voice in school decisions.

      STRANRAER ACADEMY STAFF

      Inspiring, creative teaching drives everything we do at Stranraer Academy.

      Leadership

      Leading Stranraer Academy with vision and purpose.

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      Campus Police

      Connect with our Campus Police and stay informed.

      Clerical & Janitorial

      Essential to the everyday operations of the academy.

    • Virtual Tour

      Take an engaging virtual tour of Stranraer Academy.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Your FAQs about Stranraer Academy, all in one place.

      School Meal Information

      Healthy meals, menu choices, free meal info, and our Healthy Recipe app.

      KEY INFORMATION

      All the key info on policies, uniform, apps, school meals and more for our school community.

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      Policies

      Policies on pupil welfare, safeguarding, and learning.

      School App

      Stay connected! Access news, updates and key info on our school app.

      School Uniform

      Discover our uniform expectations and purchase info.

Leadership

Located in the heart of Stranraer, our school is proud to foster a culture of inspiration, innovation, energy, and creativity when it comes to teaching. We firmly believe that this approach has a tremendous positive impact on our pupils, shaping and enhancing their learning experience in countless ways. Our incredibly talented staff includes an experienced headteacher, Mr Jamie Farquhar, who is a former rugby player and scientist. Additionally, we are fortunate to have many skilled artists, composers, and sports coaches who all play a vital role in creating a stimulating learning environment that is synonymous with Stranraer Academy. Exploring new ideas and approaches to education is not only encouraged but celebrated. As a result, our school is a hub of innovation, dynamism, and excitement – making it the perfect place to learn and grow.

“At Stranraer Academy, those who can teach, teach and they do it with enthusiasm.” — Mr Jamie Farquhar, Headteacher

Head of Education

Our schools across Dumfries and Galloway have high expectations and high aspirations for pupils and staff. Like you, we want the best possible future for your child. We know that children do better at school and go on to achieve more in life when families and schools work together. We want to make sure that you, as parents and carers, feel involved in your child’s learning, feel welcome and listened to in our schools. We have a shared interest in your child being happy, confident, and successful in school.


To help children reach their potential we focus on removing barriers to learning; meeting the needs of children and upholding their rights underpin all we do.

Dr Gillian Brydson

Director Skills, Education and Learning

Senior Leadership Team

Mr Jamie Farquhar

Head Teacher

Mr Robert Lockwood

Depute Head Teacher ASN

Mr David Hyslop

Depute Head Teacher Learning & Teaching

Ms Pamela Livingstone

Depute Head Teacher & Child Protection Officer

Miss Kerrie Biagioni

Depute Head Teacher

Mrs Louise Jamieson

School Support Manager

Senior Pupil Representatives

Brooke Howe

Head Girl 2025/26

Joshua Sullivan

Head Boy 2025/26

Louise Church

Depute 2025/26

Emily Rankin

Depute 2025/26

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Teachers & Support

Meet the exceptional staff at Stranraer Academy that delivers a first-class learning environment for our young people.
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Clerical & Janitorial

Essential to the everyday operations of Stranraer Academy.
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Parent Council

The Parent Council is a group of parents selected by all parents in the school to represent their views.
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