How many pupils does Lochside Academy have?

Lochside Academy has 1,205 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochside Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochside Academy is 12.9:1.

Where is Lochside Academy?

Lochside Academy is located at Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen City, AB12 3LJ.

How is Lochside 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 Lochside Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Lochside Academy

Altens, Aberdeen City · AB12 3LJ

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About Lochside Academy

Lochside Academy is a secondary school in Altens, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,205 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 15% of pupils have English as an additional language. 31% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeen City →
Town: Altens
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Wellington Circle, Altens, AB12 3LJ
Phone: 01224 241720
Email: lochside.enquiries@ab-ed.org
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,205

Pupil roll

93.3

Teachers (FTE)

12.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender607 girls · 598 boys

Additional support needs55% of pupils

English as an additional language15% of pupils

Registered for free school meals31% of pupils

Roll by stage

202

238

206

255

208

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (22%)Q5 · least deprived (15%)

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

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. No published inspection grades are available for Lochside Academy.

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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 Lochside Academy?: Lochside Academy is a secondary school in Altens, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lochside Academy have?: Lochside Academy has 1,205 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochside Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochside Academy is 12.9:1.
Where is Lochside Academy?: Lochside Academy is located at Wellington Circle, Altens, Aberdeen City, AB12 3LJ.
How is Lochside 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 Lochside Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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