An Edinburgh high school is in the running to be named 'best secondary in the UK'.
The Tes Schools Awards have announced their shortlist and Firrhill High School is the only Scottish school to make the final in the Secondary School of the Year category.
The prestigious awards recognise the best teachers and schools from UK state and independents, including early years settings, primary and secondary.
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Transport convenor Councillor Scott Arthur congratulated the school and wrote on Twitter: "Well done to all at Firrhill High School in my Ward, it's been nominated as one of the UK's best secondary school in the Times Educational Supplement's "Tes Schools Awards 2023"! It is the only Scottish high school to make the final!"
The other Scottish secondary school with a spot on the shortlist is Alva Academy in Clackmannanshire for Community Engagement Initiative of the Year. David Clifford of Alva Academy has been nominated for Subject Lead of the Year (Secondary).
This year there are 20 award categories including two special awards, honouring the classroom Resource of the Year and a Lifetime Achievement Award. The panel of awards judges includes school leaders, experts, and education researchers.
Tes editor and chief judge of the Tes Schools Awards Jon Severs said: “With these awards, we honour the education community, whom we have served for over 112 years. This year has seen some incredibly high-quality entries. So every teacher and school who has been named in this shortlist should be very proud – it’s a fantastic achievement.
“We are looking forward to showcasing, as we do every year, just how vital our education professionals are to every facet of this country. Teachers, leaders and support staff all play such an important role in schools: this is our chance to say thank you for all that they do.”
The awards ceremony in London takes place on Friday June 23 and tickets go on general sale on Monday, May 29.
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