How many pupils does Bell Baxter High School have?

Bell Baxter High School has 1,455 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bell Baxter High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Bell Baxter High School is 13.8:1.

Where is Bell Baxter High School?

Bell Baxter High School is located at Carslogie Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4HY.

How is Bell Baxter 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 Bell Baxter High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Bell Baxter High School

Cupar, Fife · KY15 4HY

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Bell Baxter High School

Bell Baxter High School is a secondary school in Cupar, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,455 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Fife →
Town: Cupar
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Carslogie Road, Cupar, KY15 4HY
Phone: 01334 659459
Email: bellbaxterhs.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,455

Pupil roll

105.5

Teachers (FTE)

13.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender720 girls · 735 boys

Additional support needs41% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Roll by stage

248

279

272

287

230

139

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (4%)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 February 2020

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 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 Bell Baxter High School?: Bell Baxter High School is a secondary school in Cupar, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Bell Baxter High School have?: Bell Baxter High School has 1,455 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bell Baxter High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Bell Baxter High School is 13.8:1.
Where is Bell Baxter High School?: Bell Baxter High School is located at Carslogie Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 4HY.
How is Bell Baxter 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 Bell Baxter High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.