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Lochaber High School

Camaghael, Fort William, Fort William, PH33 7ND

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2024-25
Average tariff score
870.0 (similar schools 885.8)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
65.0% (similar schools 66.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
73.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
69.0%
Leavers
162

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
96.0%

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

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils
839

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
63.4

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: 84.4%
  • White Other: 11.5%
  • Minority Ethnic: 4.1%

84.4%

White British

11.5%

White Other

4.1%

Minority Ethnic

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

01397 702512
lochaber.high@highland.gov.uk
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Camaghael

Fort William, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
5135931

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