How many pupils does St Aidan's High School have?

St Aidan's High School has 871 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Aidan's High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Aidan's High School is 14.7:1.

Is St Aidan's High School a denominational school?

St Aidan's High School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Aidan's High School?

St Aidan's High School is located at Waverley Drive, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, ML2 7EW.

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

St Aidan's High School

Wishaw, North Lanarkshire · ML2 7EW

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About St Aidan's High School

St Aidan's High School is a secondary school in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 871 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.7:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: North Lanarkshire →
Town: Wishaw
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Waverley Drive, Wishaw, ML2 7EW
Phone: 01698 352555
Email: ht@st-aidanshigh.n-lanark.sch.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

871

Pupil roll

59.2

Teachers (FTE)

14.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender453 girls · 418 boys

Additional support needs49% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Roll by stage

142

138

150

171

144

126

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (37%)Q5 · least deprived (3%)

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 December 2018

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 St Aidan's High School?: St Aidan's High School is a secondary school in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Aidan's High School have?: St Aidan's High School has 871 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Aidan's High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Aidan's High School is 14.7:1.
Is St Aidan's High School a denominational school?: St Aidan's High School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Aidan's High School?: St Aidan's High School is located at Waverley Drive, Wishaw, North Lanarkshire, ML2 7EW.
How is St Aidan's 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 St Aidan's High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.