Record

Reference NoED/GR6S/A7
TitleRecords of Bankhead Academy, formerly Bankhead School (Aberdeen)
DescriptionED/GR6S/A7/1 Log Books (1941 - 1975)
ED/GR6S/A7/2 Admission Registers (1941 - 1980)
ED/GR6S/A7/3 Leavers Registers (2005-2010)
Date1941 - 2010
CreatorBankhead Academy, Bankhead Avenue, Bucksburn, Aberdeen
Extent10 volumes, 3 files
​Open or Restricted AccessRestricted
Access ConditionsThe Data Protection Act may apply to these records. Identification must be provided and notice given should you wish to consult them.
Administrative HistoryBankhead School opened in 1939 under the management of Aberdeen County Council. It was a Junior Secondary School by 1955 and was a Senior Secondary by 1963. By this time new buildings were under construction (opened in Nov 1964) and the school became an Academy. A further extension to the building was opened in 1973. Bankhead and Marlpool merged to form Bucksburn Academy in 2009.

Headteachers:-
Thomas A Lindsay MA BSc (from Bucksburn P School) 1941 - 1950 (retired)
Alexander S Robertson (from Fraserburgh Academy), 1950 - 1965
Title changed from Head Teacher to Rector in 1960
Henry C Y Scobbie (former HT Lochgilphead Sec School) 1965 - ?
David G F Eastwood BSc (to Stranraer Academy) ? - 1989
Brian Willkins MSc BSc DPhil (former Dep Rector Ellon Academy) 1989 - 1995
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