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Kelso High School

Angraflat Road, Kelso, Roxburghshire, TD5 7NL

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
772.8 (similar schools 889.8)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
67.0% (similar schools 66.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
85.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
68.0%
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.

Pupil Demographics

2023-24
Total Pupils
593
ASN
56.3%
FSM Eligible
10.5%
EAL
3.4%

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
48.5

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: 92.4%
  • White Other: 4.0%
  • Minority Ethnic: 3.5%

92.4%

White British

4.0%

White Other

3.5%

Minority Ethnic

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
5632838

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