How many schools are there in West Lothian?

There are 89 schools in West Lothian listed on FindGreatSchools: 69 primary, 13 secondary and 7 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, leaver destinations and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in West Lothian?

Under our composite score, Whitburn Academy is the highest-ranked secondary school in West Lothian. The score blends attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Primary and special schools are listed rather than scored.

Why aren't primary schools in West Lothian ranked?

Because Scotland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in West Lothian are ranked on the Insight senior phase measures, leaver destinations and progress; primary and special schools are listed A to Z.

The best schools in West Lothian

Compare 89 schools in West Lothian on one page: the top-rated secondary schools ranked by Highers and National 5 results and our composite score, plus every primary and special school in the area. Top of the list: Whitburn Academy (secondary).

Local Authority 89 schools

Primary schools

69 primary schools in West Lothian, listed A to Z. Scotland publishes no per-school primary results, so they are not ranked. Showing the first 6.

The best schools in West Lothian

Addiewell Primary School

Armadale Primary School

Balbardie Primary School

Bankton Primary School

Bellsquarry Primary School

Blackburn Primary School

Whitburn Academy

Linlithgow Academy

Broxburn Academy

West Calder High School

St Margaret's Academy

St Kentigern's Academy

Beatlie School Campus

Burnhouse Skills Centre

Cedarbank School

Connolly Campus School

Donaldson's School

Ogilvie School Campus

Schools in West Lothian: common questions

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