Levenmouth Academy

To say the least this school is absolutely disgusting. I feel that my own school is failing me and many others. The school constantly brag about their guidance and support team but in reality they are filing our ears with straight up lies. I have seen many of my peers face bullying, homophobia, racism, and sexism. Reporting these issues to their so called excellent guidance team does absolutely nothing, and in some situations makes the bullying even worse than before. Instead of excluding a group of bullies, the school would rather lose one bullied pupil who chooses to not turn up to school in fear of their own peers, just because it makes their attendance slightly better. Anytime one of my friends or classmates has reported bullying it has simply been ignored or made worse, reporting an incident to these so called angels results in them receiving a “don’t worry this will be delt with” usually the incident is forgotten about, but in the rare instance it is delt with the bullies cheat it as an absolute joke and the child is called names like “snitch” and other similar words. The school is constantly erupting into utter chaos. Even in things as simple as buying a meal at lunch, you are pushed over while standing in a line many pupils push and shove others to revive food first, as a way to deal with this the dinner staff are forced to shout at the top of their lungs and honestly I don’t blame them with the amount of disrespect they receive. A more extreme example of this chaos is that there has been literal FIRES started fortunately one during a day school was not on pupils (who I have heard from other students where 1st and 2nd years at the time although I am not entirely certain on their age as this happened in 2023.) The fire was started on one of the doors that lead into the dining area, and understandably the door was blocked off when us pupils returned. This leads me into my next point, the school has not tried to fix this door. As you could guess the dining area which all of the main hallways connect into would be the busiest part of the school in between classes and at lunch. Due to this blocked off area many pupils are shoved and pushed as it is very tight for the amount of pupils in the school. Not to mention the appearance of the blocked off area is just unfortunate to look at. I feel as a female student that my choices for extracurricular activity is limited. I will admit that as though I feel the school is terrible they offer quite a large range of extracurricular activities but the way they are split up is unfair. Many of these activities are sport based which is slightly unfair on students who may feel scared to take part because of the bullying from other students, the very many activities that are offered clearly favour male students. While waiting in line for my meal me and a fellow student decide to look at the extra curricular activities board and see what is on offer, we see that there are at least, six different boys football clubs during the school lunch and and after school split up into different year groups. We look for girls football and eventually find it, girls football once every TWO weeks and for S1-S6. I feel this is unfair because the boys football is on every single week, and the girls football is once every two weeks. The boys football is split up into different year groups as it should be but the girls football is for all 6 years. Imagine a young girl as young as ELEVEN playing football with an EIGHTEEN year old is unfair in my opinion. To continue with the theme of sport, I am disgusted by how PE classes are done. The school is constantly forcing their uniform policy but not when it comes to PE classes, their are changing rooms but don’t be mistaken by the name, they are used to hang your belongings and for students to vape in everyones face. I am forced to take part in physical activity in a shirt and tie while sweating and it is horrible to experience. Imagine running in a shirt, SKIRT, and tie as you could guess not a fun experience. I feel as though they should begin allowing students to wear PE kit to school instead as I would not want to get changed in a room full of bullies who will make many other girls feel insecure in their own bodies no matter how they look. As you could assume the usage of drugs, vapes and alcohol on the SCHOOL PREMISES is horrible. It is so upsetting to see many of my peers using these substances, and I believe that the school should be helping these students overcome their addictions rather than shaming them. As a socially anxious student I am overcome with fear to ask something as simple to use the bathroom. I’m going into my fourth year of this school and I could count the number of times I have used the bathroom on one hand. Walking into the bathroom you are judged by students sitting on the floor blocking the entrance of the doorless bathroom hallway, the individual stalls are disgusting to even walk into. The school believe a solution to skipping class in the bathroom is not allowing any students to use the bathroom during class. This however is not the case at all, the students who want to skip class choose to not turn up too class and go straight to the toilet or leave the school all together. There are many more things in could say about this disgusting school, like the fact students are constantly having to change class because of the lack of teachers especially in DET subjects but this review is already to long. The small group of teachers who actually respect the students who deserve it are what’s keeping this school together.

I have been going to this school for a bit but it's not gotten better the kids are absolutely vile and when you go to guidance about it they don't do anything all they care about is you being in class then how you feel you try sit in the pods in the ish and you get kicked out by staff love miss mitchel tho she is lovely and helpful being forced to change subjects because there inability to keep det teacher because how rotten the school is and nails and makeups horrible I was faced with having no teacher for the whole year and then forced to pick a new subject the school has posters about the school talking about how they stop bullying racism and homophobia yet nothing is ever done when it raised to the guidances attention the say they will do something but it's never done there is some teacher that are genuinely lovely shout out to miss king miss Donald miss Mitchel I have dyslexia and some teachers treat it as if I'm just not trying and I genuinely am struggling I have a hard time in math because my class is crazy because our teacher we had the year before did nothing to teach us now we're all behind and I struggle with math and scared to ask for help but when I try figure it out I seen like I don't try but I do also the toilets are an absolute joke you have to have a toilet pass to get out class just because people mess about but I feel scared to ask because then never let you out and think about the poor girls that have to sit in there own blood because they won't let girls out it's an absolute joke

as a female student who attends here, i constantly feel objectified. the amount of comments i have received from boys here that make me feel genuinely yucky is crazy.

it feels like the dress code is against girls, telling us to cover up in a way that feels like they’re blaming us if anything was to happen. rape and sexual assault is ignored here and these offenders are able to roam freely around their victims.

toilets are constantly locked, and if i was to randomly start my period, i wouldn’t be able to go. do you expect me to free bleed on your seat?

Absolutely horrendous, not to mention the lack of clean toilets, present staff, students who are actually on time and not rude and money. This school is appalling, teaching staff should learn to grow a pair and discipline students. Students are the most crude, violent and just overall shocking, their behaviour is absolutely shocking.
As a fellow teacher who has visited this school I was shocked by how the students talk to their teachers. Please try harder to tackle these challenges.

Scotland's failing education
System
Scotland, known for its rich history, picturesque landscapes, and vibrant culture, has long prided itself on its commitment to education. However, in recent years, concerns have been raised about the state of Scotland's education system. While there are undoubtedly many strengths, there are also challenges that have led to a perception of a failing system.
One of the major challenges facing Scotland's education system is the ongoing curriculum overhaul. The implementation of the Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) aimed to provide a more holistic and flexible approach to learning. However, the rollout has faced criticism for its lack of clarity and consistency. Teachers have struggled to adapt, and there is a perceived lack of support and resources, hindering effective implementation. This has resulted in a potential gap in educational quality and student outcomes.
Another pressing issue is the decline in educational standards, particularly in core subjects such as mathematics and science. International assessments, such as the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA), have indicated a drop in Scotland's rankings. This decline raises concerns about the effectiveness of teaching methods, curriculum content, and the overall preparedness of students for higher education and the workforce.
Scotland's education system is also grappling with issues of inequality. There are significant disparities in educational outcomes based on socio-economic backgrounds, geographical locations, and even gender. The attainment gap between students from affluent and deprived areas persists, reflecting a systemic issue that needs targeted interventions and a reevaluation of educational policies.
The shortage of qualified teachers and high turnover rates are additional factors contributing to the challenges in Scotland's education system. The profession faces recruitment difficulties, and many teachers report feeling overwhelmed by increasing workloads and administrative demands. A shortage of experienced educators can negatively impact the quality of instruction and hinder students' learning experiences.
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While Scotland's education system has a proud history, it is essential to acknowledge and address the challenges it currently faces. The ongoing curriculum changes, declining standards, educational inequality, teacher recruitment issues, and technological gaps all contribute to the perception of a failing system. It is crucial for policymakers, educators, and the community to work collaboratively to implement reforms, provide adequate resources, and prioritise the needs of students to ensure the future success of Scotland's education system. By addressing these challenges head-on, Scotland can reclaim its position as a global leader in education.

This school maintains little to no discipline within. Students are basically free to do whatever they please on the school grounds with no consequences in action. They are able to freely smoke st the front of the building where visitors and parents of other students are able to see them and overall does not create a good outlook on to the school's reputation.

shit
thay tame us feel like a pice of trash

i gave it one stare out of pitty

I have attended this school for a few years but haven't enjoyed it. Guidance teaches are useless and the school doesn't have a good reputation. They say that they don't tolerate bullying but do nothing if it happens.