Secondary school

Banchory Academy

Aberdeenshire

Schoolhill, Banchory, KINCARDINESHIRE, AB31 5TQ
01330 700450
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School Rating
Excellent
SQA 2024-25
Denomination
Non-denominational
Pupil Roll
849
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Scotland avg: 13.7:1

Rating & Performance

SQA attainment, 2024-25 — Scottish Government (statistics.gov.scot). Raw attainment figure, not adjusted for pupils' backgrounds.

Excellent

Attainment: 5+ Higher Pass Rate

Banchory Academy
62%
Aberdeenshire avg
38%
Scotland avg
39%

Nearby Secondary Schools

Westhill Academy
17.0 km · Aberdeenshire
Very Good
Aboyne Academy
18.5 km · Aberdeenshire
Very Good
Mackie Academy
18.6 km · Aberdeenshire
Very Good
Cults Academy
19.6 km · Aberdeen City
Excellent

Local Area Insights

Key information about the area surrounding this school.

Average Property Prices

Aberdeenshire

TypeLocalScotland avg
Detached£286,669£346,189
Semi-detached£176,677£213,165
Terraced£146,988£169,308
Flats£99,253£112,016

UK House Price Index, March 2026. Council-area averages — prices vary within each authority.

Crime Rate

Aberdeenshire

Low

289 crimes per 10,000 people (Scotland average: 539).

LowHigh

Recorded Crime in Scotland 2024–25, Scottish Government. All recorded crimes per 10,000 population.