How many pupils does Bearsden Academy have?

Bearsden Academy has 1,219 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bearsden Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Bearsden Academy is 12.1:1.

Where is Bearsden Academy?

Bearsden Academy is located at St Andrew's Way, Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, G61 3AX.

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

Bearsden Academy

Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire · G61 3AX

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About Bearsden Academy

Bearsden Academy is a secondary school in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,219 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Dunbartonshire →
Town: Bearsden
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: St Andrew's Way, Bearsden, G61 3AX
Phone: 0141 955 2344
Email: office@bearsdenacademy.e-dunbarton.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,219

Pupil roll

100.9

Teachers (FTE)

12.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender589 girls · 630 boys

Additional support needs28% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Roll by stage

210

208

202

179

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (1%)Q5 · least deprived (81%)

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 October 2015

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 needsGood

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

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 Bearsden Academy?: Bearsden Academy is a secondary school in Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Bearsden Academy have?: Bearsden Academy has 1,219 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bearsden Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Bearsden Academy is 12.1:1.
Where is Bearsden Academy?: Bearsden Academy is located at St Andrew's Way, Bearsden, East Dunbartonshire, G61 3AX.
How is Bearsden 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 Bearsden Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.