How many pupils does Leith Academy have?

Leith Academy has 978 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Leith Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Leith Academy is 12.5:1.

Where is Leith Academy?

Leith Academy is located at 20 Academy Park, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH6 8JQ.

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

Leith Academy

Edinburgh, Edinburgh City · EH6 8JQ

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Leith Academy

Leith Academy is a secondary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 978 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 33% 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: 20 Academy Park, Edinburgh, EH6 8JQ
Phone: 0131 554 0606
Email: admin@leith.edin.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

978

Pupil roll

78.5

Teachers (FTE)

12.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender486 girls · 492 boys

Additional support needs71% of pupils

English as an additional language33% of pupils

Roll by stage

165

173

183

175

171

111

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (24%)Q5 · least deprived (9%)

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 2018

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 achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Leith Academy?: Leith Academy is a secondary school in Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Leith Academy have?: Leith Academy has 978 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Leith Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Leith Academy is 12.5:1.
Where is Leith Academy?: Leith Academy is located at 20 Academy Park, Edinburgh, Edinburgh City, EH6 8JQ.
How is Leith 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 Leith Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.