How many pupils does Linlithgow Academy have?

Linlithgow Academy has 1,223 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Linlithgow Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Linlithgow Academy is 15.3:1.

Where is Linlithgow Academy?

Linlithgow Academy is located at Braehead Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6EH.

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

Linlithgow Academy

Linlithgow, West Lothian · EH49 6EH

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Linlithgow Academy

Linlithgow Academy is a secondary school in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,223 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 7% 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: Linlithgow
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Braehead Road, Linlithgow, EH49 6EH
Phone: 01506 843211
Email: wllinlithgow-ac@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,223

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

15.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender600 girls · 623 boys

Additional support needs36% of pupils

English as an additional language7% of pupils

Roll by stage

206

190

204

209

214

200

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (52%)

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 February 2014

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceExcellent

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Linlithgow Academy?: Linlithgow Academy is a secondary school in Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Linlithgow Academy have?: Linlithgow Academy has 1,223 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Linlithgow Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Linlithgow Academy is 15.3:1.
Where is Linlithgow Academy?: Linlithgow Academy is located at Braehead Road, Linlithgow, West Lothian, EH49 6EH.
How is Linlithgow 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 Linlithgow Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.