How many pupils does Forres Academy have?

Forres Academy has 860 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Forres Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Forres Academy is 12.1:1.

Where is Forres Academy?

Forres Academy is located at Burdsyard Road, Forres, Moray, IV36 1FG.

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

Forres Academy

Forres, Moray · IV36 1FG

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About Forres Academy

Forres Academy is a secondary school in Forres, Moray, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 860 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Moray →
Town: Forres
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Burdsyard Road, Forres, IV36 1FG
Phone: 01309 672271
Email: admin.forresacad@moray-edunet.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

860

Pupil roll

71.3

Teachers (FTE)

12.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender456 girls · 404 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Roll by stage

148

161

150

171

124

106

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (1%)Q5 · least deprived (8%)

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 January 2023

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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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 Forres Academy?: Forres Academy is a secondary school in Forres, Moray, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Forres Academy have?: Forres Academy has 860 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Forres Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Forres Academy is 12.1:1.
Where is Forres Academy?: Forres Academy is located at Burdsyard Road, Forres, Moray, IV36 1FG.
How is Forres 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 Forres Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.