How many pupils does Peterhead Academy have?

Peterhead Academy has 1,304 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Peterhead Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Peterhead Academy is 13.3:1.

Where is Peterhead Academy?

Peterhead Academy is located at Prince Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 1SY.

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

Peterhead Academy

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire · AB42 1SY

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About Peterhead Academy

Peterhead Academy is a secondary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,304 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 2% 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: Peterhead
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Prince Street, Peterhead, AB42 1SY
Phone: 01779 403800
Email: peterhead.aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,304

Pupil roll

98.1

Teachers (FTE)

13.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender657 girls · 647 boys

Additional support needs22% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

267

278

264

247

188

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (13%)Q5 · least deprived (8%)

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 2016

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. Peterhead Academy was last visited in March 2016.

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 Peterhead Academy?: Peterhead Academy is a secondary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Peterhead Academy have?: Peterhead Academy has 1,304 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Peterhead Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Peterhead Academy is 13.3:1.
Where is Peterhead Academy?: Peterhead Academy is located at Prince Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 1SY.
How is Peterhead 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 Peterhead Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.