How many pupils does St Kentigern's Academy have?

St Kentigern's Academy has 1,065 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Kentigern's Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Kentigern's Academy is 13.2:1.

Is St Kentigern's Academy a denominational school?

St Kentigern's Academy is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Kentigern's Academy?

St Kentigern's Academy is located at West Main Street, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH47 7LX.

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

St Kentigern's Academy

Blackburn, West Lothian · EH47 7LX

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About St Kentigern's Academy

St Kentigern's Academy is a secondary school in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 1,065 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 13% 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: Blackburn
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: West Main Street, Blackburn, EH47 7LX
Phone: 01506 656404
Email: wlstkentigerns-ac@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,065

Pupil roll

80.6

Teachers (FTE)

13.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender541 girls · 524 boys

Additional support needs49% of pupils

English as an additional language13% of pupils

Roll by stage

179

169

209

185

197

126

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (28%)Q5 · least deprived (7%)

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 April 2017

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 St Kentigern's Academy?: St Kentigern's Academy is a secondary school in Blackburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Kentigern's Academy have?: St Kentigern's Academy has 1,065 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Kentigern's Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Kentigern's Academy is 13.2:1.
Is St Kentigern's Academy a denominational school?: St Kentigern's Academy is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Kentigern's Academy?: St Kentigern's Academy is located at West Main Street, Blackburn, West Lothian, EH47 7LX.
How is St Kentigern's 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 St Kentigern's Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.