How many pupils does Bathgate Academy have?

Bathgate Academy has 1,216 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bathgate Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Bathgate Academy is 14.4:1.

Where is Bathgate Academy?

Bathgate Academy is located at Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 1LF.

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

Bathgate Academy

Bathgate, West Lothian · EH48 1LF

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Bathgate Academy

Bathgate Academy is a secondary school in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,216 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 11% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: West Lothian →
Town: Bathgate
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, EH48 1LF
Phone: 01506 653725
Email: wlbathgate-ac@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,216

Pupil roll

84.5

Teachers (FTE)

14.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender628 girls · 588 boys

Additional support needs50% of pupils

English as an additional language11% of pupils

Roll by stage

213

209

245

254

193

102

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (17%)Q5 · least deprived (18%)

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 2019

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Bathgate Academy?: Bathgate Academy is a secondary school in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Bathgate Academy have?: Bathgate Academy has 1,216 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bathgate Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Bathgate Academy is 14.4:1.
Where is Bathgate Academy?: Bathgate Academy is located at Edinburgh Road, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 1LF.
How is Bathgate 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 Bathgate Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.