With the top 100 best performing Scottish state secondary schools announced in the Sunday Times Parent Power Schools Guide 2023, we have taken a look at the Lothian schools outwith Edinburgh that have made the list. There are 11 Lothian schools in the top 100 list, which was compiled by the Sunday Times based on exam results for Highers, Advance Highers and National 5 grades.
9. Whitburn Academy
The former high school of Whitburn pop sensation Lewis Capaldi, Whitburn Academy was ranked as the 66th best performing state secondary school in Scotland. Pupils at the West Lothian school performed well in National 5 results, with 83 per cent passing five or more National 5 exams, placing the school joint 35th in the country for National 5s. Photo: Google Maps
10. St Kentigern's Academy
St Kentigern's Academy, the catholic school in Blackburn, West Lothian, came 68th on the top 100 list of Scotland's state secondary schools. The school was joint 58th when it came to highers, with 53 per cent of pupils there achieving five or more highers. Photo: Google
11. Inveralmond Community High School
Inveralmond Community High School in Livingston was 88th on the Parent Power Schools Guide 2023 for Scotland's top 100 best performing state secondary schools. Eighty per cent of pupils there achieved five or more National 5 results, placing the school joint 54th best performing for National 5 grades. Stock photo of pupils there competing at a STEM contest in 2018. Photo: Contributed