Castlehead High School (Paisley)

United Kingdom / Scotland / Paisley
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Opened in 1972, the school currently has 963 pupils and incorporates the former John Neilson High School and Merksworth High School pupils. Primary Schools in the catchment area include:

Craigielea Primary
West Primary
Wallace Primary
South Primary
Ferguslie Primary

The Castlehead High School was once the temporary Paisley Police Station, back in 1967. The police had to vacate their offices at the old prison in Gilmour Street, but construction of the new Cotton Street offices had fallen behind. The prison, built between 1805 and 1812 was scheduled for demolition to the police had to move out.

Poor School.
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Coordinates:   55°50'23"N   4°26'1"W

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  • Back in the good old days, Camphill School stood here. Rab Drainer was the Heidie, Old George was a notable maths teacher, Wee Macrossan was a greatly feared English teacher, and Mr. Ironside a greatly respected tech teacher. I still remember some of the words he spoke, and the good advice he gave. Bill Kerr
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