The current Head Teacher, Scott Robertson, took up post in March 2022 following the retirement of Robert Johnston.

[3] The original Grange Academy opened to pupils and staff in August 1966 and closed in June 2008 following the construction of a new campus.

Due to the overcrowding, pupils from Annanhill Primary had to be taught in four classrooms housed in Grange Academy, meaning they also had to share other facilities such as toilet accommodations.

In order to address concerns, East Ayrshire Council, the local authority in charge of the schools operations, have limited the pupil intake at Annanhill Primary in 2021 to address overcrowding and over capacity concerns, and also approved plans for the construction of two new modular classrooms for Annanhill Primary School.

A spokesperson for East Ayrshire Council addressed the issue, saying "The School Estate Management Plan (SEMP) has highlighted capacity issues within Grange Academy on an annual basis over a number of years, and it would be prudent to consider a more sustainable option, that safeguards the campus occupancy levels in the longer term.

[13] The motto for Grange Academy which is displayed on the school badge is ‘Bono Animo Esto’ which means ‘Be of Good Courage’.

The Performance Schools programme is designed to give talented boys and girls, with the best potential to develop their abilities, the opportunity to practise football everyday within an educational environment.

[15] Footballer Billy Gilmour previously attended Grange Academy and the SFA Performance School for four years between 2013 and 2017.