How many pupils does Kirkwall Grammar School have?

Kirkwall Grammar School has 833 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkwall Grammar School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkwall Grammar School is 11.2:1.

Where is Kirkwall Grammar School?

Kirkwall Grammar School is located at Kirkwall, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW15 1QN.

How is Kirkwall Grammar 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 Kirkwall Grammar School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Kirkwall Grammar School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW15 1QN

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Kirkwall Grammar School

Kirkwall Grammar School is a secondary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 833 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 1% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Orkney Islands →
Town: Orkney
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1QN
Phone: 01856 872102
Email: admin.kgs@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

833

Pupil roll

74.3

Teachers (FTE)

11.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender394 girls · 439 boys

Additional support needs62% of pupils

English as an additional language1% of pupils

Roll by stage

148

164

135

145

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)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 February 2014

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumGood

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 Kirkwall Grammar School?: Kirkwall Grammar School is a secondary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kirkwall Grammar School have?: Kirkwall Grammar School has 833 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkwall Grammar School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirkwall Grammar School is 11.2:1.
Where is Kirkwall Grammar School?: Kirkwall Grammar School is located at Kirkwall, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW15 1QN.
How is Kirkwall Grammar 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 Kirkwall Grammar School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.