How many pupils does Anderson High School have?

Anderson High School has 974 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Anderson High School is 11.5:1.

Where is Anderson High School?

Anderson High School is located at North Loch Drive, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0GR.

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

Anderson High School

Lerwick, Shetland Islands · ZE1 0GR

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Anderson High School

Anderson High School is a secondary school in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 974 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 1% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Shetland Islands →
Town: Lerwick
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: North Loch Drive, Lerwick, ZE1 0GR
Phone: 01595 808008
Email: anderson@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

974

Pupil roll

84.5

Teachers (FTE)

11.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender476 girls · 498 boys

Additional support needs39% of pupils

English as an additional language1% of pupils

Roll by stage

138

178

151

167

203

137

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 January 2012

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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Anderson High School?: Anderson High School is a secondary school in Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Anderson High School have?: Anderson High School has 974 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Anderson High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Anderson High School is 11.5:1.
Where is Anderson High School?: Anderson High School is located at North Loch Drive, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, ZE1 0GR.
How is Anderson 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 Anderson High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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