How many pupils does Lochgelly High School have?

Lochgelly High School has 777 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgelly High School is 10.3:1.

Where is Lochgelly High School?

Lochgelly High School is located at Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 8LZ.

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

Lochgelly High School

Lochgelly, Fife · KY5 8LZ

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Lochgelly High School

Lochgelly High School is a secondary school in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 777 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 2% 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: Lochgelly
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Station Road, Lochgelly, KY5 8LZ
Phone: 01592 583406
Email: lochgellyhs.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

777

Pupil roll

75.6

Teachers (FTE)

10.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender335 girls · 442 boys

Additional support needs66% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

148

159

126

166

123

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 September 2015

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsGood

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 Lochgelly High School?: Lochgelly High School is a secondary school in Lochgelly, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lochgelly High School have?: Lochgelly High School has 777 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgelly High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgelly High School is 10.3:1.
Where is Lochgelly High School?: Lochgelly High School is located at Station Road, Lochgelly, Fife, KY5 8LZ.
How is Lochgelly 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 Lochgelly High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.