In 1814, Forres man Jonathan Anderson, founded Anderson’s Free School on the site of Forres House Community Centre. This became Anderson’s Institute and later Forres Academy. The hall/gymnasium originates from this time. The main teaching block where the classrooms are housed comprises the original Forres Academy building of 1926.
The building was then modernised in 1971 and converted for use to become the primary school that is ‘Anderson’s Primary School’ today.
A colourful Millennium Tapestry, designed and constructed by the parents and children of the school is displayed on the lower corridor. Many former pupils return to view their contribution to this artwork again.
