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Elgin High School

Edgar Road, Elgin Moray, IV30 6UD

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
720.2 (similar schools 857.4)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
57.0% (similar schools 65.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
74.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
62.0%
Leavers
175

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
94.0%

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

Pupil Demographics

2023-24
Total Pupils
855
ASN
56.5%
FSM Eligible
14.5%
EAL
5.0%

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
Teachers (FTE)
71.3

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: 87.5%
  • White Other: 8.7%
  • Minority Ethnic: 3.9%

87.5%

White British

8.7%

White Other

3.9%

Minority Ethnic

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

01343 545181
admin.elginhigh@moray-edunet.gov.uk
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Edgar Road

Elgin Moray, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
5210038

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