St. Ambrose High School

St. Ambrose High School is a coeducational secondary school located in the Townhead area of Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire, Scotland.

St Ambrose High School
Address
Townhead Road Coatbridge , North Lanarkshire , ML5 2HT Scotland
Information
Motto	In fide, sp et caritate discendi (Learning in faith, hope, and love)
Religious affiliation(s)	Roman Catholic
Established	1961
Local authority	North Lanarkshire Council
Headteacher	James McParland
Gender	Coeducational
Age	11 to 18

History

The school opened in August 1961 and was originally located on Blair Road before the school moved sites to Townhead Road.^[1]

In 2019, health concerns were raised surrounding "blue water" at the school site. North Lanarkshire Council and NHS Lanarkshire said that there was no health or safety threat to pupils or staff.^[2]

In 2021, during COP26, Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti visited the school and planted a tree on the grounds.^[3]

Notable alumni

Students

• Tom Boyd - professional footballer.^[4]
• Greg and Pat Kane - musicians, members of the band Hue and Cry.^[5]
• Malky Mackay - professional footballer, football coach, and manager.^[6]
• Michelle McManus - singer.^[4]
• Mark Millar – comic book writer.^[7]
• Jamie Quinn - actor.^{[citation needed]}
• Mark Wilson – professional footballer and coach.^[8]

Staff

• John Cushley - professional footballer, later deputy head teacher at St. Ambrose.^[9]