Nairn Academy
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- Former Student1.015 July 2026
Dont go
basically kicked me out, told me I was getting nowhere and going to fail all my exams, I was depressed and couldn't focus. now at home stuck with narcasistic and mentally and emotionally abusive parents. thanks
- Student1.027 April 2026
Receptionist
Receptionist was so rude and horrible and trying ti go home is another bad thing like I was feeling sick and was crying and I went to the reception to go home and she made me stay till the end of the day
- Other1.03 October 2025
Bullying
I would avoid this school at all costs, the staff are awful and like to bully children, reception staff like to talk to you in a passive aggressive manner, the waiting area is dirty with dirty tissues and stains on the carpet, the main entrance to the school is dirty, it seems like the staff only like the children that have come from a background of wealth, absolutely unacceptable behaviour, the school is not fit for purpose.
- Former Student5.04 May 2024
Love this place!
Nairn Academy is a fine institution for young people. Yes, it has its faults and whatnot, but there is a new school being built in the next few years and the current plans for it are sound. The students and staff members are amongst some of the finest in the area. The amount of support for the younger pupils is incredible and is often looked up to by other schools. The teachers are kind-hearted and hard working and there are large numbers of former pupils that are currently working hard in some of the finest places for further education in the whole country. Overall, Nairn Academy is a great place to work and learn in, and the whole philosophy of Team Nairn is only going to get stronger in the years to come!
- Parent1.029 March 2024
Dead naming, bullying! Protect your child and avoid this school!
Deadnaming causing absences, which the school will not confirm how these absences are recorded. Requested sensitive data without consent or transparency. Dont involve pupils or parents in decision making. Fail to adhere to educational legislation. Argumentative head teacher. Staff dont deal with bullying, just help the victim to build up resilience. Awful school. Avoid!
- Former Student1.08 September 2022
No discipline, not great environment
I found in nairn discipline within the classroom was atrocious, the teachers could not keep control of the class and it could be half way through the lesson before any teaching would start. Outside of the classroom discipline was also very bad, people would chew sticky notes and throw them at you, throw coins at you, etc. A few of the staff were helpful and understanding and really tried to get the best out of you but many of the teachers could not care less about the students. A few of my friends attended Elgin High School and Culloden Academy and have found the education system a lot better there than i did in Nairn so they are two very good alternatives to Nairn Academy.
- Former Student1.016 May 2022
go somewhere else!
absolutely horrible, i had the worst experience there to the point i had to move school. harassment and bullying went on for years and teachers don’t seem to care. i barely learnt anything because the staff was extremely unhelpful. the school is falling apart and there is asbestos in the walls. some classrooms have celling tiles on their last leg that could fall on a child at any moment. do not recommend -a previous student