How many pupils does Whitburn Academy have?

Whitburn Academy has 891 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Whitburn Academy?

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

Where is Whitburn Academy?

Whitburn Academy is located at Shanks Road, Whitburn, West Lothian, EH47 0HL.

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

Whitburn Academy

Whitburn, West Lothian · EH47 0HL

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About Whitburn Academy

Whitburn Academy is a secondary school in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 891 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 6% 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: Whitburn
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Shanks Road, Whitburn, EH47 0HL
Phone: 01501 740675
Email: wlwhitburn-ac@westlothian.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

891

Pupil roll

61.8

Teachers (FTE)

14.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender432 girls · 459 boys

Additional support needs49% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Roll by stage

178

183

179

176

107

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (30%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 November 2019

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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 Whitburn Academy?: Whitburn Academy is a secondary school in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Whitburn Academy have?: Whitburn Academy has 891 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Whitburn Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Whitburn Academy is 14.4:1.
Where is Whitburn Academy?: Whitburn Academy is located at Shanks Road, Whitburn, West Lothian, EH47 0HL.
How is Whitburn 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 Whitburn Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.