How many pupils does Madras College have?

Madras College has 1,497 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Madras College?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Madras College is 13.9:1.

Where is Madras College?

Madras College is located at Bell Brae, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9BY.

How is Madras College 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 Madras College's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Madras College

St Andrews, Fife · KY16 9BY

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Madras College

Madras College is a secondary school in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,497 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 8% 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: St Andrews
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Bell Brae, St Andrews, KY16 9BY
Phone: 01334 659401
Email: madrascollege.enquiries@fife.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,497

Pupil roll

107.4

Teachers (FTE)

13.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender744 girls · 753 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language8% of pupils

Roll by stage

262

272

253

272

244

194

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (1%)Q5 · least deprived (43%)

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 2014

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 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 Madras College?: Madras College is a secondary school in St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Madras College have?: Madras College has 1,497 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Madras College?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Madras College is 13.9:1.
Where is Madras College?: Madras College is located at Bell Brae, St Andrews, Fife, KY16 9BY.
How is Madras College 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 Madras College's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.