How many pupils does Mearns Academy have?

Mearns Academy has 677 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Academy is 12.5:1.

Where is Mearns Academy?

Mearns Academy is located at Aberdeen Road, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1ZJ.

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

Mearns Academy

Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire · AB30 1ZJ

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About Mearns Academy

Mearns Academy is a secondary school in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 677 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.5:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Laurencekirk
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Aberdeen Road, Laurencekirk, AB30 1ZJ
Phone: 01561 400700
Email: mearns.aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

677

Pupil roll

54.2

Teachers (FTE)

12.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender358 girls · 319 boys

Additional support needs29% of pupils

Roll by stage

126

132

134

126

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (23%)

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 January 2011

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-evaluationVery Good

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 Mearns Academy?: Mearns Academy is a secondary school in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Mearns Academy have?: Mearns Academy has 677 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Mearns Academy is 12.5:1.
Where is Mearns Academy?: Mearns Academy is located at Aberdeen Road, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1ZJ.
How is Mearns 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 Mearns Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.