How many pupils does Perth Academy have?

Perth Academy has 955 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Perth Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Perth Academy is 11.7:1.

Where is Perth Academy?

Perth Academy is located at Murray Place, Perth, Perth & Kinross, PH1 1NJ.

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

Perth Academy

Perth, Perth & Kinross · PH1 1NJ

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About Perth Academy

Perth Academy is a secondary school in Perth, Perth & Kinross, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 955 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Perth & Kinross →
Town: Perth
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Murray Place, Perth, PH1 1NJ
Phone: 01738 458000
Email: perthacademy@pkc.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

955

Pupil roll

81.7

Teachers (FTE)

11.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender485 girls · 470 boys

Additional support needs46% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Roll by stage

163

152

197

204

157

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (8%)Q5 · least deprived (30%)

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 November 2023

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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 Perth Academy?: Perth Academy is a secondary school in Perth, Perth & Kinross, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Perth Academy have?: Perth Academy has 955 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Perth Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Perth Academy is 11.7:1.
Where is Perth Academy?: Perth Academy is located at Murray Place, Perth, Perth & Kinross, PH1 1NJ.
How is Perth 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 Perth Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.