Lenzie Academy is a secondary school located in East Dunbartonshire. Currently ranked 14th in Scotland, the school is renowned for a high-plus Higher pass rate. The school will be moving campus to a new state-of-the-art facility at Whitegates Park in a few years.

Check out our guide to the school with information on the catchment zone, useful links, the school’s ranking, and much more for new and returning pupils.

Lenzie Academy Ranking

Lenzie Academy ranks in the top 20 high schools in Scotland – an impressive feat considering the list has 350 schools. Pupils at the East Dunbartonshire high school are obtaining 5 or more Highers in S5 on average of a 67% attainment rate.

Sports at Lenzie Academy

Lenzie Academy was recognised for its modern sports facilities and pupils engagement by Sportscotland and received the Gold School Sports Award.

Pupils enjoy all-weather floodlit 3G astro turf pitches for football and outdoor hockey games. A large main games hall underwent the recent modernisation with basketball, badminton, and five-a-side football games are played by students.

Lenzie Academy also offers indoor gyms for trampolining, gymnastics, and general fitness programs.

Lenzie Academy Football Program

Lenzie Academy East Dunbartonshire Schools Football Association (EDSFA) leagues and the Scottish Schools’ FA cup tournaments.

The S1 Football Academy

Pupils can get involved in the school football teams as soon as they arrive for primary school. Lenzie Academy runs a training program for S1 pupils with training at 7.30am on Monday mornings. Parents should encourage their children to start football training from first year to start developing their skills asap.

S2 & S3

The football team training is after school at 3:30pm-4:40pm at the main astronomical turf pitch. The Lenzie Academy football team regularly plays Bishopbriggs, Boclair, and Turnbull High.

Girls Football Team

Girls play as part of a collective team from S1 to S4 and train on Thursday afternoons.

The Senior Coaching Academy

Senior pupils in S5 and S6 can take part in the Lenzie Coaching Academy. Received sports leadership training for assistant coaches, mentoring the younger students, and creating and overseeing training.

Lenzie Academy Catchment Area

East Dunbartonshire Council is strict on the Lenzie Academy catchment area. But, the good news is that the school isn’t at capacity every term, so up to 20-40% of pupils come from outside the catchment zone including Woodielee Village and areas of North Glasgow.

With a high number of places available for students outside the Lenzie Academy catchment area, parents who don’t manage to get a place at the other East Dunbartonshire high schools like Douglas Academy, for example. Typically opting for Lenzie Academy.

Parents are required to submit a year’s Council Tax notice, a utility bill, and Child Benefit or a letter from HMRC to prove the child lives at an address in the catchment zone full-time.

Feeder Primary Schools for Lenzie Academy

Pupils living in Lenzie, Auchinloch, and the southern parts of Kirkintilloch and attending any of the primary schools below will be guaranteed a place at Lenzie Academy.

Lenzie Meadow Primary

The catchment area for Lenzie Meadow covers the town centre of Lenzie, the new builds, and the areas around the main railway corridor.

Millersneuk Primary Zone

Neighbourhood in the south west of the town towards the golf course is covered in the Millersneuk Primary School catchment zone.

Lairdsland Primary Zone

Covers areas of Kirkintilloch including the homes adjacent to the canal and the north area of the town.

Auchinloch Primary

Auchinloch Primary School catchment area covers the rural areas including Auchinloch and up to the boundary with North Lanarkshire.

Lenzie Academy Term Dates and Holidays

Lenzie Academy High School follows the term dates and school holidays set by East Dunbartonshire Council. All of the secondary schools in the area including Boclair Academy will have the same terms dates.

Lenzie Academy New School Plans

Lenzie Academy will be moving to a new campus in 2030, with construction planned to start at the end of 2026. East Dunbartonshire Council will be using its  Capital Investment Fund and  funding from the Scottish Government’s Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP).

After the new Lenzie Academy School is built and ready for use, the council will start the demolition of the old school. The area of the old school in Myrtle Avenue will be transformed into a community parkland and ecological Zone.

The new campus will be located at Whitegates Park off Middlemuir Road/Initiative Road.

The New Lenzie Academy

The capacity for the new Lenzie Academy will be similar to the current school’s 1,400 pupils. With a LEIP funding requirements, the school must be built environmentally friendly with a low carbon footprint.

The old indoor sports hall at the old Lenzie Academy school will be repurposed as a parking space.

The Lenzie Academy catchment area will remain the same and all of the four feeder primary schools will continue to offer guaranteed places at the school.

Famous People Who Went to Lenzie Academy

Lenzie Academy has produced its fair share of well-known alumni.

• Andy Dunlop: Lead Guitarist of the multi-platinum Scottish indie rock band Travis. Andy was once a Lenzie Academy student before finding international stardom and selling out stadiums.
• Martin Creed: Turner Prize winner and renowned contemporary conceptual artist and musician.
• Rona Dougall: Scotland Tonight presenter and highly respected broadcast journalist.
• Rhona McLeod: Sports news presenter for BBC Scotland and was previously an international track and field athlete.
• Rita Cowan: The Mother of Japanese Whisky attended Lenzie Academy from 1908 to 1913. After marrying a Japanese student and moving to Japan, Rita and her husband founded Nikka Whisky Distilling Company. Her life was later made into a Japanese TV series with 150 episodes aired.
• Sir Michael Shea KCVO: Served as the official Press Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II from 1978 to 1987.
• Tom Johnston: Served as the Secretary of State for Scotland within Winston Churchill’s wartime coalition cabinet during the Second World War. Pioneered the hydro-electric infrastructure projects across the Highlands, and heavily advanced national public health.
• Ian McCartney: Served as the Chairman of the Labour Party during Tony Blair’s prime ministership.
• Alasdair Graham: World renowned classical concert pianist with the school having honoured his work through the annual Alasdair Graham Trophy for Advanced Higher Music is named in his honour.
• Andrew Henderson: Rugby Union player with 53 caps for the Scotland National team and played for the local Glasgow Warriors.

Useful Resources for Lenzie Academy Pupils & Parents

Find a few helpful links for new and current pupils at Lenzie Academy.

• Lenzie Academy Scotland Parents Portal: Report absences, pay for school lunches, and find the latest school timetables on the parents portal.
• Lenzie Academy SQA Assessment Centre Guide: Guides for the post-results service, National 5/ Higher coursework booklets, and exam dates.
• East Dunbartonshire Council Lenzie Academy Rebuild Portal: Keep up to date with the new Lenzie Academy School project in Whitegates Park.

FAQs

Is Lenzie Academy a Private School?

No Lenzie Academy is not a private school. Parents send their children to the school completely free.

Is Lenzie Academy a Good School?

Yes, Lenzie Academy is considered a good school, ranking 14th in the top secondary schools in Scotland.

How Old is Lenzie Academy?

Lenzie Academy is 140 years old. Originally opened in 1870 as a private school until 1886 when it opened its doors as a public school and has served the pupils of East Dunbartonshire ever since.

Where is The New Lenzie Academy Located?

The new Lenzie Academy is located in Whitegates Park off Middlemuir Road/Initiative Road and is expected to open in 2030.

How Many Pupils at Lenzie Academy?

Lenzie Academy High School serves approximately 1,370 pupils each term with the new school campus being built having about the same capacity at 1,400 pupils.

Is Lenzie Academy a Catholic School?

No, Lenzie Academy is not a Catholic school but does accept pupils of all religions.