How many pupils does Hermitage Academy have?

Hermitage Academy has 1,339 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hermitage Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hermitage Academy is 13.9:1.

Where is Hermitage Academy?

Hermitage Academy is located at Cardross Road, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7LA.

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

Hermitage Academy

Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute · G84 7LA

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About Hermitage Academy

Hermitage Academy is a secondary school in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,339 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Argyll & Bute →
Town: Helensburgh
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Cardross Road, Helensburgh, G84 7LA
Phone: 01436 672145
Email: enquirieshermitageacademy@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,339

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

13.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender656 girls · 683 boys

Additional support needs50% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

232

248

237

254

216

152

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (9%)Q5 · least deprived (21%)

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 2017

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Hermitage Academy?: Hermitage Academy is a secondary school in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hermitage Academy have?: Hermitage Academy has 1,339 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hermitage Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hermitage Academy is 13.9:1.
Where is Hermitage Academy?: Hermitage Academy is located at Cardross Road, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7LA.
How is Hermitage 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 Hermitage Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.