St Luke's High School is a

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in the Auchenback area of Barrhead,

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, in the

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area of Scotland. The school focuses on its

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ethos in teaching and its close relationship with the communities of Barrhead and Neilston, also rarely serving areas further afield including Paisley,

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, Glenburn and Uplawmoor.

Associated primary schools

Also known as "feeder" schools, associated primary schools include: * St John's Primary School, Commercial Road, Barrhead * St Mark's Primary School, Roebank Drive, Barrhead * St Thomas' Primary School, Broadlie Road, Neilston

Notable former pupils

* Christopher Brookmyre (b. 1968) - author * Kevin Guthrie (b. 1988) - actor * Paul O'Kane -

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politician,

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(MSP) for West Scotland (2021 - ) * Jon McShane (b. 1991) - footballer, St Mirren F.C., Hamilton Academical F.C. * Barrie McKay (b. 1994) - footballer, Heart of Midlothian F.C., Rangers F.C., Raith Rovers F.C., Nottingham Forest F.C., and Swansea City A.F.C. * Mark O'Hara (b. 1995) - footballer

References

External links

Official school website

Education Scotland
{{DEFAULTSORT:Saint Luke's High School Catholic secondary schools in East Renfrewshire 1977 establishments in Scotland Educational institutions established in 1977