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Gairloch High School

Achtercairn, Gairloch, Gairloch, IV21 2BP

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2022-23

*Data not available for 2024-25 — showing latest available results

Average tariff score
1077.0 (similar schools 799.8)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
79.0% (similar schools 56.0%)
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
79.0%
Leavers
28

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 2024-25

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

Total Pupils
89

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
6.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
14.4

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: 92.3%
  • Minority Ethnic: 7.7%

92.3%

White British

7.7%

Minority Ethnic

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

01445 712275
gairloch.high@highland.gov.uk
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Achtercairn

Gairloch, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
5119030

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