About

Linlithgow Academy is committed to providing a secure, positive environment where challenge and diversity in learning and teaching enables everyone to achieve their potential and strive for excellence.   Our aims are rooted in fairness and opportunity for all. These are: 

Achievement
To provide appropriate and challenging experiences which enable all pupils to achieve their fullest potential by:

• offering a comprehensive curriculum;
• instilling in learners a positive and motivated approach towards attaining success;
• encouraging self-development through school activities in and beyond the classroom;
• celebrating success at every opportunity.

  Respect & Value
To respect and value the school and community in which we learn through:

• respecting people’s differences;
• participating in activities promoting justice, equality and fairness;
• maintaining an orderly environment through individual and collective responsibility.   

  Life skills
To develop skills, confidence, values and attitudes for lifelong learning by:

• learning team work, time management and planning skills;
• developing organisational, communication and independence skills;
• behaving in ways that have a positive effect on other people;
• recognising the need for flexibility and resilience in an ever changing world.

  Opportunity
To ensure that all pupils and staff have access to appropriate opportunities to aid them in their continuing development by:

• providing access to opportunities suited to each pupil regardless of background (gender, race, age, sexuality, appearance, physical and intellectual ability or religion);
• providing educational, emotional, and social support systems for all;
• supporting a programme of professional development for staff to enhance the quality of educational experiences;
• actively promoting a healthy lifestyle.

  Community
To ensure that staff and pupils take pride in belonging to the school and the communities it serves, through:·        securing opportunities for personal development through contributing to community activities;·        consulting staff, pupils and parents/carers; ·        working in partnership with outside agencies and the wider community.