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Nairn Academy

Duncan Drive, Nairn, Nairn, IV12 4RD

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2024-25
Average tariff score
914.0 (similar schools 819.2)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
65.0% (similar schools 62.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
70.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
72.0%
Leavers
110

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
95.0%

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

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils
679

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
56.2

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: 91.7%
  • Minority Ethnic: 5.1%
  • White Other: 3.2%

91.7%

White British

5.1%

Minority Ethnic

3.2%

White Other

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

01667 453700
nairn.academy@highland.gov.uk
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Duncan Drive

Nairn, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
5153131

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