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Dornoch Academy

Evelix Road, Dornoch, Sutherland, IV25 3HR

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 Highers and National 5s.

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2024-25
Average tariff score
708.4 (similar schools 817.6)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
53.0% (similar schools 69.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
75.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
53.0%
Leavers
32

Scottish leaver measures (S4–S6) from Insight. "Similar schools" is the virtual comparator: pupils elsewhere in Scotland matched on background and prior attainment. SCQF 5 is broadly National 5 level.

Destinations

School leavers 2022-23

In a positive destination
100.0%

Education, training or employment nine months after leaving (Scottish Government). Not comparable with the English sustained-destination measure.

Pupil Demographics

2023-24
Total Pupils
225
ASN
49.3%
FSM Eligible
5.8%
EAL
2.7%

*Financial data not available for 2024-25 — showing 2023-24

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22.0

School Information

Type
Local authority secondary school
Phase
Secondary
Religious Character
Non-denominational

Pupil Ethnicity

Broad categories only (Scottish data)

2023-24
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  • White British: 93.3%
  • White Other: 4.4%
  • Minority Ethnic: 2.2%

93.3%

White British

4.4%

White Other

2.2%

Minority Ethnic

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

01862 810246
dornoch.academy@highland.gov.uk
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Evelix Road

Sutherland, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
5109434

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