How many pupils does Kirkcaldy High School have?

Kirkcaldy High School has 1,423 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkcaldy High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkcaldy High School is 12.3:1.

Where is Kirkcaldy High School?

Kirkcaldy High School is located at Dunnikier Way, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 3LR.

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

Kirkcaldy High School

Kirkcaldy, Fife · KY1 3LR

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About Kirkcaldy High School

Kirkcaldy High School is a secondary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,423 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 7% 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: Kirkcaldy
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Dunnikier Way, Kirkcaldy, KY1 3LR
Phone: 01592 583405
Email: kirkcaldyhs.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,423

Pupil roll

115.8

Teachers (FTE)

12.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender662 girls · 761 boys

Additional support needs62% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Roll by stage

240

282

286

256

209

150

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (23%)Q5 · least deprived (27%)

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 2012

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumGood

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 Kirkcaldy High School?: Kirkcaldy High School is a secondary school in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kirkcaldy High School have?: Kirkcaldy High School has 1,423 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkcaldy High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkcaldy High School is 12.3:1.
Where is Kirkcaldy High School?: Kirkcaldy High School is located at Dunnikier Way, Kirkcaldy, Fife, KY1 3LR.
How is Kirkcaldy 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 Kirkcaldy High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.