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<\/a><\/p>\nThe Building<\/span><\/p>\n Dykehead Primary School is a non-denominational and co-educational school. The school is a modern, open plan building situated in the centre of the Dykehead area in Shotts. The building is a modern, open plan building which opened in 1987. Our school has three department areas; Infant, Junior and Senior. The building is open plan with a total of 14 bays. Nine bays are currently used as teaching bays with other areas used as an Infant Play bay, a French bay, an ICT suite and a Conference bay for use by pupil groups. We have a gym hall which is also used as our dining area, a Music Room and a Visiting Services Room which is used for meeting parents, outside agencies, etc.<\/p>\n Shotts is a former mining community with a population which has expanded to 14,500 people. The local town amenities include a leisure centre and pool, library, community centre, theatre and health centre, which are utilised by the school. The catchment area consists of local authority and private housing.<\/p>\n Our Community<\/span><\/p>\n The school plays an active role within the immediate community and through liaison with the wider community and other educational establishments. We are part of a cluster of schools \u00a0who enjoy particularly good liaison with our associated Secondary, Calderhead High School, which is within walking distance.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n