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Kilsyth Academy

Balmalloch, Kilsyth, Glasgow, G65 9NF

Inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education

Secondary

Phase

—

Capacity

—

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Year:

Senior Phase Results

2024-25
Average tariff score
1106.0 (similar schools 931.0)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
87.0% (similar schools 72.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
92.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
90.0%
Leavers
86

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
94.0%

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

Pupil Demographics

Total Pupils
441

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
41.2

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: 96.1%
  • Minority Ethnic: 2.7%
  • White Other: 1.1%

96.1%

White British

2.7%

Minority Ethnic

1.1%

White Other

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

01236 757636
ht@kilsythacademy.n-lanark.sch.uk
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Balmalloch

Glasgow, Scotland

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Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
8358532

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