How many pupils does Harlaw Academy have?

Harlaw Academy has 1,174 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Harlaw Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Harlaw Academy is 13.1:1.

Where is Harlaw Academy?

Harlaw Academy is located at 18/20 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB10 1RG.

How is Harlaw Academy inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Harlaw Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Harlaw Academy

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City · AB10 1RG

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Harlaw Academy

Harlaw Academy is a secondary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,174 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 15% of pupils have English as an additional language. 24% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeen City →
Town: Aberdeen
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 18/20 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, AB10 1RG
Phone: 01224 589251
Email: harlaw.enquiries@ab-ed.org
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,174

Pupil roll

89.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender605 girls · 569 boys

Additional support needs49% of pupils

English as an additional language15% of pupils

Registered for free school meals24% of pupils

Roll by stage

227

232

207

171

130

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (6%)Q5 · least deprived (32%)

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected November 2019

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Harlaw Academy?: Harlaw Academy is a secondary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Harlaw Academy have?: Harlaw Academy has 1,174 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Harlaw Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Harlaw Academy is 13.1:1.
Where is Harlaw Academy?: Harlaw Academy is located at 18/20 Albyn Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB10 1RG.
How is Harlaw Academy inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Harlaw Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.