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Farr High School

Bettyhill, By Thurso, By Thurso, KW14 7SS

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

Capacity

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2019-20

*Data not available for 2023-24 — showing latest available results

Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
70.0% (similar schools 68.0%)
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
70.0%
Leavers
20

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 2023-24

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
72
ASN
52.8%
FSM Eligible
13.9%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
5.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12.2

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: 92.8%
  • White Other: 7.2%

92.8%

White British

7.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
5110432

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