How many pupils does Stromness Academy have?

Stromness Academy has 350 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Stromness Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Stromness Academy is 9.2:1.

Where is Stromness Academy?

Stromness Academy is located at Stromness, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW16 3JS.

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

Stromness Academy

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW16 3JS

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Stromness Academy

Stromness Academy is a secondary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 350 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 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: Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3JS
Phone: 01856 850660
Email: admin.sa@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

350

Pupil roll

37.9

Teachers (FTE)

9.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender176 girls · 174 boys

Additional support needs54% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 March 2025

Education Scotland inspects a sample of schools each year, so not every school has published quality-indicator grades. Stromness Academy was last visited in March 2025.

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 Stromness Academy?: Stromness Academy is a secondary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Stromness Academy have?: Stromness Academy has 350 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Stromness Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Stromness Academy is 9.2:1.
Where is Stromness Academy?: Stromness Academy is located at Stromness, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW16 3JS.
How is Stromness 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 Stromness Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.