How many pupils does Westhill Academy have?

Westhill Academy has 909 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Westhill Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Westhill Academy is 12.6:1.

Where is Westhill Academy?

Westhill Academy is located at Hays Way, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6XZ.

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

Westhill Academy

Westhill, Aberdeenshire · AB32 6XZ

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Westhill Academy

Westhill Academy is a secondary school in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 909 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 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: Westhill
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Hays Way, Westhill, AB32 6XZ
Phone: 01224 087850
Email: westhill.aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

909

Pupil roll

72.1

Teachers (FTE)

12.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender460 girls · 449 boys

Additional support needs37% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

137

180

168

150

164

110

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 November 2024

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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.

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Westhill Academy has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Westhill

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Westhill will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Westhill Academy?: Westhill Academy is a secondary school in Westhill, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Westhill Academy have?: Westhill Academy has 909 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Westhill Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Westhill Academy is 12.6:1.
Where is Westhill Academy?: Westhill Academy is located at Hays Way, Westhill, Aberdeenshire, AB32 6XZ.
How is Westhill 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 Westhill Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.