Braidhurst High School

Braidhurst High School is a non-denominational secondary school in the suburb of Motherwell known as Forgewood, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. As of June 2023, the school has a pupil roll of approx. 600 with a teaching staff equivalent of 50 FTE teachers. History Braidhurst High School was established in 1962, making it one of the more modern secondary schools in Motherwell. By 2023, the school building had undergone modernisation works, with pink and yellow panels replaced by a glass-exterior. In 1974, Braidhurst converted to a six-year comprehensive school. Facilities The school has a two-storey main building, which holds the library, gymnasiums, theatre/assembly hall and cafeteria, and is adjoined by a four-storey tower block, containing additional learning facilities such as a computer suite. There is an indoor sports barn, capable of hosting indoor sporting events such as football, volleyball and basketball, as well as being a venue for sports clubs and physical education classes.