How many pupils does Nairn Academy have?

Nairn Academy has 681 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Nairn Academy?

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

Where is Nairn Academy?

Nairn Academy is located at Duncan Drive, Nairn, Highland, IV12 4RD.

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

Nairn Academy

Nairn, Highland · IV12 4RD

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Nairn Academy

Nairn Academy is a secondary school in Nairn, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 681 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 1% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: Nairn
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Duncan Drive, Nairn, IV12 4RD
Phone: 01667 453700
Email: nairn.academy@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

681

Pupil roll

54.4

Teachers (FTE)

12.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender345 girls · 336 boys

Additional support needs51% of pupils

English as an additional language1% of pupils

Roll by stage

107

129

141

131

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (5%)Q5 · least deprived (6%)

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 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 needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Nairn Academy?: Nairn Academy is a secondary school in Nairn, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Nairn Academy have?: Nairn Academy has 681 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Nairn Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Nairn Academy is 12.5:1.
Where is Nairn Academy?: Nairn Academy is located at Duncan Drive, Nairn, Highland, IV12 4RD.
How is Nairn 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 Nairn Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.