How many pupils does The James Young High School have?

The James Young High School has 1,177 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at The James Young High School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at The James Young High School is 14.4:1.

Where is The James Young High School?

The James Young High School is located at Quentin Rise, Dedridge West, West Lothian, EH54 6NE.

How is The James Young 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 The James Young High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

The James Young High School

Dedridge West, West Lothian · EH54 6NE

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About The James Young High School

The James Young High School is a secondary school in Dedridge West, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,177 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 12% 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: Dedridge West
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Quentin Rise, Dedridge West, EH54 6NE
Phone: 01506 414244
Email: wljamesyoung-hs@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,177

Pupil roll

81.9

Teachers (FTE)

14.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender572 girls · 605 boys

Additional support needs51% of pupils

English as an additional language12% of pupils

Roll by stage

205

218

219

212

185

138

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (11%)Q5 · least deprived (42%)

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 performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 The James Young High School?: The James Young High School is a secondary school in Dedridge West, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does The James Young High School have?: The James Young High School has 1,177 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at The James Young High School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at The James Young High School is 14.4:1.
Where is The James Young High School?: The James Young High School is located at Quentin Rise, Dedridge West, West Lothian, EH54 6NE.
How is The James Young 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 The James Young High School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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