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Leith Academy

20 Academy Park, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH6 8JQ

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2024-25
Average tariff score
816.6 (similar schools 922.6)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
72.0% (similar schools 69.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
78.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
74.0%
Leavers
186

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
97.0%

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

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils
982

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
79.8

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: 57.1%
  • Minority Ethnic: 28.7%
  • White Other: 13.0%

57.1%

White British

28.7%

Minority Ethnic

13.0%

White Other

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

0131 554 0606
admin@leith.edin.sch.uk
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20 Academy Park

Edinburgh, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
5533236

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