How many pupils does St Margaret's Academy have?

St Margaret's Academy has 1,126 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's Academy is 15.2:1.

Is St Margaret's Academy a denominational school?

St Margaret's Academy is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Margaret's Academy?

St Margaret's Academy is located at Howden South Road, Howden, West Lothian, EH54 6AT.

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

St Margaret's Academy

Howden, West Lothian · EH54 6AT

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About St Margaret's Academy

St Margaret's Academy is a secondary school in Howden, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 1,126 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 15% 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: Howden
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Howden South Road, Howden, EH54 6AT
Phone: 01506 497104
Email: wlstmargarets-ac@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,126

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

15.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender566 girls · 560 boys

Additional support needs42% of pupils

English as an additional language15% of pupils

Roll by stage

196

194

197

198

183

158

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (16%)Q5 · least deprived (22%)

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 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-evaluationExcellent

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 Margaret's Academy?: St Margaret's Academy is a secondary school in Howden, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Margaret's Academy have?: St Margaret's Academy has 1,126 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Margaret's Academy is 15.2:1.
Is St Margaret's Academy a denominational school?: St Margaret's Academy is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Margaret's Academy?: St Margaret's Academy is located at Howden South Road, Howden, West Lothian, EH54 6AT.
How is St Margaret'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 Margaret's Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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