Secondary school

The James Young High School

West Lothian

Quentin Rise, Dedridge West, LIVINGSTON, EH54 6NE
01506 414244
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School Rating
Excellent
SQA 2024-25
Denomination
Non-denominational
Pupil Roll
1,177
Pupil:Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
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

The James Young High School
60%
West Lothian avg
54%
Scotland avg
39%

Nearby Secondary Schools

St Margaret's Academy
1.0 km · West Lothian
Very Good
Inveralmond Community High School
2.1 km · West Lothian
Good
Deans Community High School
3.5 km · West Lothian
Very Good
West Calder High School
4.1 km · West Lothian
Very Good

Local Area Insights

Key information about the area surrounding this school.

Average Property Prices

West Lothian

TypeLocalScotland avg
Detached£396,025£346,189
Semi-detached£225,058£213,165
Terraced£179,998£169,308
Flats£122,684£112,016

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

Crime Rate

West Lothian

Medium

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

LowHigh

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