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Sinclair Academy

Sinclair Academy is a secondary level school, in Winchburgh, West Lothian, Scotland. It is named after Margaret Sinclair, a social and trade union activist. The school has a shared sports block with other local schools.

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Sinclair Academy is a secondary level school, in Winchburgh, West Lothian, Scotland. It is named after Margaret Sinclair, a social and trade union activist.1 The school has a shared sports block with other local schools.2

History

Construction of the school began in 2020 following a new town expansion plan in Winchburgh.1 The development was part of Winchburgh Schools Campus project (a combined cost of £60 million).3 The school was built by Morrison Construction.4

In August 2023, the school received its first intake of its new pupils.32 The school was officially opened in October 2023 by Leo Cushley Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh Diocese.5 It was the 13th secondary school in West Lothian.6 Dr Gerry Burns was the first headteacher of the school.7 There has been a call to include some nearby Edinburgh students within the school's catchment area.8

In 2025, Anne-Marie Jess was appointed as the headteacher of the school.910 In 2025, the school closed temporarily for a few days due to issues with its water supply (the other nearby schools were also affected).1112

Arms

Coat of arms of Sinclair Academy
Notes
Arms were granted by the Lyon Court in 2026.13
Motto
Revela Domino Opera Tua
References

References

  1. "Start of work at Sinclair Academy continues West Lothian's successful summer school estate programme". Scottish Construction Now. 2020-09-24. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  2. Hall, Debbie (2023-08-24). "Every day's a school day for pupils at West Lothian's newest £60 million campus". Daily Record. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  3. Currie, Julie (2023-08-25). "First intake welcomed at the new Sinclair Academy school in Winchburgh". Falkirk Herald. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  4. "Morrison Construction reaches close on £60m schools project". Galliford Try. 2020-07-29. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  5. Currie, Julie (2023-10-13). "Special ceremony to mark official opening of Sinclair Academy in Winchburgh". Falkirk Herald. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  6. "Official opening for Scotland's newest school". West Lothian News. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  7. "First Sinclair Academy Headteacher appointed". West Lothian News. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  8. Turvill, Donald (2022-09-15). "Edinburgh call for catchment change to let pupils attend West Lothian school". Edinburgh Live. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  9. Buchanan, Jill (2025-09-26). "Here's the former St Mungo's teacher who is new head of West Lothian high school". Falkirk Herald. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  10. "New Headteacher for Sinclair Academy". West Lothian News. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  11. Garcia, Lucy (2025-03-14). "Three Scottish schools face 'emergency closure' over water failures, council warns". The National. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  12. McCormack, Callum (2025-03-14). "Three West Lothian schools forced to close early due to water supply issue". Edinburgh News. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
  13. "The Lord Lyon has granted arms to Sinclair Academy, West Lothian. The artist was Elle Colverson". Lyon Court. Retrieved 20 January 2026.