How many pupils does James Gillespie's High School have?

James Gillespie's High School has 1,829 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at James Gillespie's High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at James Gillespie's High School is 14.5:1.

Where is James Gillespie's High School?

James Gillespie's High School is located at 57 Lauderdale Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH9 1DD.

How is James Gillespie's High School 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 James Gillespie's High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

James Gillespie's High School

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH9 1DD

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About James Gillespie's High School

James Gillespie's High School is a secondary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,829 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 18% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Edinburgh City →
Town: Edinburgh
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 57 Lauderdale Street, Edinburgh, EH9 1DD
Phone: 0131 447 1900
Email: admin@jamesgillespies.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,829

Pupil roll

126.4

Teachers (FTE)

14.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender925 girls · 904 boys

Additional support needs47% of pupils

English as an additional language18% of pupils

Roll by stage

310

356

293

308

287

275

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (62%)

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 February 2010

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-evaluationGood

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 James Gillespie's High School?: James Gillespie's High School is a secondary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does James Gillespie's High School have?: James Gillespie's High School has 1,829 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at James Gillespie's High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at James Gillespie's High School is 14.5:1.
Where is James Gillespie's High School?: James Gillespie's High School is located at 57 Lauderdale Street, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH9 1DD.
How is James Gillespie's High School 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 James Gillespie's High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.