How many pupils does Bucksburn Academy have?

Bucksburn Academy has 975 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bucksburn Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Bucksburn Academy is 11.2:1.

Where is Bucksburn Academy?

Bucksburn Academy is located at Kepplehills Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen City, AB21 9DG.

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

Bucksburn Academy

Bucksburn, Aberdeen City · AB21 9DG

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About Bucksburn Academy

Bucksburn Academy is a secondary school in Bucksburn, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 975 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 12% of pupils have English as an additional language. 20% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeen City →
Town: Bucksburn
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Kepplehills Road, Bucksburn, AB21 9DG
Phone: 01224 710700
Email: bucksburnacademy@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

975

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

11.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender468 girls · 507 boys

Additional support needs57% of pupils

English as an additional language12% of pupils

Registered for free school meals20% of pupils

Roll by stage

193

189

162

171

145

115

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (5%)Q5 · least deprived (43%)

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 March 2025

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. Bucksburn Academy was last visited in March 2025.

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 Bucksburn Academy?: Bucksburn Academy is a secondary school in Bucksburn, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Bucksburn Academy have?: Bucksburn Academy has 975 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bucksburn Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Bucksburn Academy is 11.2:1.
Where is Bucksburn Academy?: Bucksburn Academy is located at Kepplehills Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen City, AB21 9DG.
How is Bucksburn 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 Bucksburn Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.