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Biggar High School

Market Road, Biggar, Biggar, ML12 6AG

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
1073.2 (similar schools 1100.6)
Literacy & numeracy (SCQF 5+)
71.0% (similar schools 82.0%)
Literacy (SCQF 5+)
86.0%
Numeracy (SCQF 5+)
78.0%
Leavers
98

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
614
ASN
40.7%
FSM Eligible
9.3%
EAL
1.3%

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

Pupil:Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
51.4

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: 92.2%
  • White Other: 3.7%
  • Minority Ethnic: 2.8%

92.2%

White British

3.7%

White Other

2.8%

Minority Ethnic

Historical Trends

Contact & Location

Administrative

Country
Scotland
SEED Code
8549834

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