How many pupils does Banchory Academy have?

Banchory Academy has 849 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Banchory Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Banchory Academy is 12.2:1.

Where is Banchory Academy?

Banchory Academy is located at Raemoir Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5UJ.

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

Banchory Academy

Banchory, Aberdeenshire · AB31 5UJ

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About Banchory Academy

Banchory Academy is a secondary school in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 849 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Banchory
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Raemoir Road, Banchory, AB31 5UJ
Phone: 01330 700450
Email: banchory.aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

849

Pupil roll

69.8

Teachers (FTE)

12.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender415 girls · 434 boys

Additional support needs39% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Roll by stage

155

134

156

155

136

113

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 September 2012

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Banchory Academy?: Banchory Academy is a secondary school in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Banchory Academy have?: Banchory Academy has 849 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Banchory Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Banchory Academy is 12.2:1.
Where is Banchory Academy?: Banchory Academy is located at Raemoir Road, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5UJ.
How is Banchory 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 Banchory Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.