Secondary school

Islay High School

Argyll and Bute

Bowmore, Isle Of Islay, ARGYLL, PA43 7LS
01496 810239
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School Rating
Satisfactory
SQA 2023-24
Denomination
Non-denominational
Pupil Roll
178
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
8.0:1
Scotland avg: 13.7:1

Rating & Performance

SQA attainment, 2023-24 — Scottish Government (statistics.gov.scot). Raw attainment figure, not adjusted for pupils' backgrounds.

Satisfactory

Attainment: 5+ Higher Pass Rate

Islay High School
30%
Argyll and Bute avg
30%
Scotland avg
39%

Nearby Secondary Schools

Tarbert Academy
56.1 km · Argyll and Bute
Good
Campbeltown Grammar School
57.2 km · Argyll and Bute
Weak
Lochgilphead High School
61.9 km · Argyll and Bute
Weak
Arran High School
76.9 km · North Ayrshire
Good

Local Area Insights

Key information about the area surrounding this school.

Average Property Prices

Argyll and Bute

TypeLocalScotland avg
Detached£315,409£346,189
Semi-detached£206,772£213,165
Terraced£164,513£169,308
Flats£113,939£112,016

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

Crime Rate

Argyll and Bute

Medium

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

LowHigh

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