Secondary school

Mearns Academy

Aberdeenshire

Aberdeen Road, Laurencekirk, KINCARDINESHIRE, AB30 1ZJ
01561 400700
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School Rating
Satisfactory
SQA 2024-25
Denomination
Non-denominational
Pupil Roll
677
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Scotland avg: 13.7:1

Rating & Performance

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

Satisfactory

Attainment: 5+ Higher Pass Rate

Mearns Academy
27%
Aberdeenshire avg
38%
Scotland avg
39%

Nearby Secondary Schools

Montrose Academy
14.3 km · Angus
Satisfactory
Brechin High School
17.2 km · Angus
Weak
Mackie Academy
20.7 km · Aberdeenshire
Very Good
Banchory Academy
24.0 km · Aberdeenshire
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.