How many pupils does Knox Academy have?

Knox Academy has 942 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Knox Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Knox Academy is 13.4:1.

Where is Knox Academy?

Knox Academy is located at Pencaitland Road, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4DT.

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

Knox Academy

Haddington, East Lothian · EH41 4DT

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Knox Academy

Knox Academy is a secondary school in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 942 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: East Lothian →
Town: Haddington
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Pencaitland Road, Haddington, EH41 4DT
Phone: 01620 823387
Email: knoxacademy@knox.elcschool.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

942

Pupil roll

70.4

Teachers (FTE)

13.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender461 girls · 481 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Roll by stage

166

175

184

170

140

107

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (1%)Q5 · least deprived (14%)

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 2016

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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 Knox Academy?: Knox Academy is a secondary school in Haddington, East Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Knox Academy have?: Knox Academy has 942 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Knox Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Knox Academy is 13.4:1.
Where is Knox Academy?: Knox Academy is located at Pencaitland Road, Haddington, East Lothian, EH41 4DT.
How is Knox 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 Knox Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.