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Sanquhar Academy

Broomfield, Sanquhar, Sanquhar, DG4 6JN

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2024-25
Average tariff score
582.2 (similar schools 626.8)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
56.0% (similar schools 47.0%)
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
67.0%
Leavers
45

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
87.0%

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

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils
218

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23.8

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: 92.2%
  • White Other: 5.0%
  • Minority Ethnic: 2.7%

92.2%

White British

5.0%

White Other

2.7%

Minority Ethnic

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Contact & Location

01659 50208
gw08officesanquharac@ea.dumgal.sch.uk
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Broomfield

Sanquhar, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
5939631

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