How many pupils does Balfron High School have?

Balfron High School has 889 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Balfron High School is 13.4:1.

Where is Balfron High School?

Balfron High School is located at Roman Road, Balfron, Stirling, G63 0PW.

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

Balfron High School

Balfron, Stirling · G63 0PW

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Balfron High School

Balfron High School is a secondary school in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 889 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 1% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Stirling →
Town: Balfron
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Roman Road, Balfron, G63 0PW
Phone: 01360 440469
Email: balfronhs@stirling.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

889

Pupil roll

66.4

Teachers (FTE)

13.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender475 girls · 414 boys

Additional support needs33% of pupils

English as an additional language1% of pupils

Roll by stage

143

153

151

167

159

116

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (38%)

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 September 2013

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 Balfron High School?: Balfron High School is a secondary school in Balfron, Stirling, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Balfron High School have?: Balfron High School has 889 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Balfron High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Balfron High School is 13.4:1.
Where is Balfron High School?: Balfron High School is located at Roman Road, Balfron, Stirling, G63 0PW.
How is Balfron 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 Balfron High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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