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Loudoun Academy

Glasgow Road, Galston, Galston, KA4 8PD

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
769.4 (similar schools 757.6)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
63.0% (similar schools 60.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
82.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
64.0%
Leavers
178

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
89.0%

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

Pupil Demographics

2023-24
Total Pupils
884
ASN
36.1%
FSM Eligible
17.2%

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
75.9

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: 96.3%
  • Minority Ethnic: 2.2%
  • White Other: 1.6%

96.3%

White British

2.2%

Minority Ethnic

1.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

01563 820061
david.falconer@eastayrshire.org.uk
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Glasgow Road

Galston, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
8223831

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