How many pupils does Kelso High School have?

Kelso High School has 551 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kelso High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kelso High School is 11.9:1.

Where is Kelso High School?

Kelso High School is located at Angraflat Road, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7NL.

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

Kelso High School

Kelso, Scottish Borders · TD5 7NL

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Kelso High School

Kelso High School is a secondary school in Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 551 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Scottish Borders →
Town: Kelso
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Angraflat Road, Kelso, TD5 7NL
Phone: 01573 227420
Email: KelsoHS@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

551

Pupil roll

46.4

Teachers (FTE)

11.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender267 girls · 284 boys

Additional support needs60% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Roll by stage

109

110

114

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (11%)

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 2011

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Kelso High School?: Kelso High School is a secondary school in Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kelso High School have?: Kelso High School has 551 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kelso High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kelso High School is 11.9:1.
Where is Kelso High School?: Kelso High School is located at Angraflat Road, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7NL.
How is Kelso 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 Kelso High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.