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Bo'ness Academy

Gauze Road, Bo'Ness, Bo'Ness, EH51 9AS

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
866.2 (similar schools 864.8)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
80.0% (similar schools 68.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
88.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
82.0%
Leavers
155

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 2021-22

In a positive destination
92.0%

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

Pupil Demographics

2023-24
Total Pupils
816
ASN
36.0%
FSM Eligible
14.1%
EAL
3.4%

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
68.4

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: 92.4%
  • White Other: 4.4%
  • Minority Ethnic: 3.2%

92.4%

White British

4.4%

White Other

3.2%

Minority Ethnic

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
5758734

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