The Best Schools In Scotland Rated & Reviewed


School Guide has helped 15 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Scotland. These top schools near Scotland are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.

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1

Kinross High School

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Our number one ranked school in Scotland based on our official School Guide Star Rating is Kinross High School.

Pupils
912
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
MIXED
Type
State
2

Woodmill High School

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Woodmill High School is ranked second in Scotland based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.

Pupils
1408
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
MIXED
Type
State
3

Dunfermline High School

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At number 3 in the best schools in Scotland based on our authoritative ranking is Dunfermline High School.

Pupils
1450
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
MIXED
Type
State
4

Balwearie High School

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The school ranked at number four in our Scotland league table is Balwearie High School based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.

Pupils
1585
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
MIXED
Type
State
5

Inverkeithing High School

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Our number five ranked school in Scotland based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Inverkeithing High School.

Pupils
1643
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
MIXED
Type
State

Top 5 best performing schools in Scotland and their catchment areas in Scotland ranked by School Guide in 2022

  • Kinross High School
  • Woodmill High School
  • Dunfermline High School
  • Balwearie High School
  • Inverkeithing High School

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