Education
Coatbridge College was built as Scotland’s first college in the late 19th century. As Coatbridge has moved away from the traditional heavy industries the teaching focus has shifted from traditional industry courses towards commerce, care and the arts.
St. Ambrose, St. Andrew's and Coatbridge High are the three mainstream secondary schools serving Coatbridge. St. Ambrose was the subject of an HMI follow-up assessment visit in January 2009. The sports journalist, broadcaster and erstwhile Brain of Britain Bob Crampsey was formerly headmaster of St Ambrose High School. Singer and television presenter Michelle McManus and musician Tony Donaldson are former pupils of the school.
Coatbridge has several special needs school's including Pentland School (Primary school), Portland High School and Willowbank School (High School).
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