Secondary school

Peterhead Academy

Aberdeenshire

Prince Street, Peterhead, ABERDEENSHIRE, AB42 1SY
01779 403800
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School Rating
Weak
SQA 2024-25
Denomination
Non-denominational
Pupil Roll
1,304
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Scotland avg: 13.7:1

Rating & Performance

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

Weak

Attainment: 5+ Higher Pass Rate

Peterhead Academy
24%
Aberdeenshire avg
38%
Scotland avg
39%

Nearby Secondary Schools

Mintlaw Academy
13.5 km · Aberdeenshire
Satisfactory
Ellon Academy
23.0 km · Aberdeenshire
Very Good
Fraserburgh Academy
24.0 km · Aberdeenshire
Weak
Meldrum Academy
37.7 km · Aberdeenshire
Good

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.