History
As both a primary and a secondary school, the school that was later to become Carrick Academy was originally founded in 1845. The 3 schools in Maybole (including the original parish school first mentioned in 1630) united under the name of Maybole Public School, which was then changed in 1891 to Maybole Ladyland School.
The school then assumed the title of Maybole Carrick Academy in 1905. The new Academy moved to its current site in 1926 with the opening of the present Old Building. The New Building was then added in 1974, where the school became what it is now.
Carrick Academy serves about 425 pupils, from the towns of Maybole, Dalrymple, Crosshill, Kirkmichael, Straiton, Minishant, Dunure, Dailly, Kirkoswald, Maidens, and surrounding farms.
The school's motto is Superbe Gerimus which is Latin for "We bear it proudly". The school coat of arms is a red chevron, indicating Carrick, on a silver background, with three azure lions, representing Maybole, and a gold book
and quills, illustrating the school.
The school houses are Culzean (Blue), Crossraguel (Red) and Cargill (Yellow).
It is well known in the area for its academic and sporting performance.
The school then assumed the title of Maybole Carrick Academy in 1905. The new Academy moved to its current site in 1926 with the opening of the present Old Building. The New Building was then added in 1974, where the school became what it is now.
Carrick Academy serves about 425 pupils, from the towns of Maybole, Dalrymple, Crosshill, Kirkmichael, Straiton, Minishant, Dunure, Dailly, Kirkoswald, Maidens, and surrounding farms.
The school's motto is Superbe Gerimus which is Latin for "We bear it proudly". The school coat of arms is a red chevron, indicating Carrick, on a silver background, with three azure lions, representing Maybole, and a gold book
and quills, illustrating the school.
The school houses are Culzean (Blue), Crossraguel (Red) and Cargill (Yellow).
It is well known in the area for its academic and sporting performance.