How many pupils does Peebles High School have?

Peebles High School has 1,274 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Peebles High School is 13.5:1.

Where is Peebles High School?

Peebles High School is located at Springwood Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 9HB.

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

Peebles High School

Peebles, Scottish Borders · EH45 9HB

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About Peebles High School

Peebles High School is a secondary school in Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,274 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 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: Peebles
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Springwood Road, Peebles, EH45 9HB
Phone: 01721 720291
Email: peebleshs@scotborders.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,274

Pupil roll

94.7

Teachers (FTE)

13.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender602 girls · 672 boys

Additional support needs51% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Roll by stage

206

213

243

224

175

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 October 2023

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

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 Peebles High School?: Peebles High School is a secondary school in Peebles, Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Peebles High School have?: Peebles High School has 1,274 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Peebles High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Peebles High School is 13.5:1.
Where is Peebles High School?: Peebles High School is located at Springwood Road, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 9HB.
How is Peebles 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 Peebles High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.