Trinity Academy, Edinburgh

Trinity Academy
The Trinity Academy complex, showing the original building (left) and the newer extension block (far right)
Location
Craighall Avenue

Edinburgh
,
EH6 4RT

Scotland

55°58′35″N 3°11′44″W / 55.97638°N 3.19542°W / 55.97638; -3.19542
Information
TypeNon-denominational state-funded secondary school
Established1893
Local authority
City of Edinburgh Council
Dean
Nick Burge
Staff107
GenderMixed
Age11 to 18
Enrolment946
HousesArran, Orkney, Tiree and Skye
ColoursYellow and Black
   
Websitehttps://www.trinity.edin.sch.uk

Trinity Academy is a state-run secondary school in the north of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is located on the border between Trinity, Newhaven, and Leith, next to Victoria Park, and a short distance from the banks of the Firth of Forth at Newhaven.

Admissions

Trinity Academy was formerly a fee paying, selective senior secondary school, prior to the abolition of the Selective Qualifying Exam, which was normally taken in Primary 7 at age 11 or 12 years. It is now a non-selective, comprehensive school, and receives most of its first year pupils from three local 'feeder' primary schools; Trinity Primary (which is immediately adjacent), Victoria Primary in Newhaven, and Wardie Primary in Granton.

History

The school was designed in 1891 by George Craig, a Leith architect for the Leith School Board.

Rugby

Trinity Academy's first XV rugby team won Rugby World Team of the Month in November 2005 after an unbeaten run including away wins at George Heriot's, Glenalmond and Hutchison Grammar School. Bangholm sports ground is also home to the Trinity Academicals Rugby Football Club.

Rectors

Below is a list of people who have served as Rector of Trinity Academy:

Notable alumni

References

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  14. ↑ "Mark Watt makes grade with Scotland after forming his own school team". The Scotsman. 4 March 2018. Retrieved 5 September 2026.