Best schools in Angus

Top 7 secondary schools in Angus

Ranked on leavers with 1 or more awards at Advanced Higher level (SCQF 7) (2024-25), from official Scottish Government statistics. Scotland overall: 26%.

1
Monifieth High School
Monifieth · DD5 4QT
26%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1020
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.9
Average class size
0
Similar schools
36%
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Carnoustie High School
Carnoustie · DD7 7SS
20%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
827
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
11.8
Average class size
0
Similar schools
22%
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Webster's High School
Kirriemuir · DD8 5BR
20%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
640
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
11
Average class size
0
Similar schools
21%
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4
Montrose Academy
Montrose · DD10 8HU
19%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
878
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
10.9
Average class size
0
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18%
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Arbroath High School
Arbroath · DD11 3EN
17%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
895
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.3
Average class size
0
Similar schools
21%
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Brechin High School
Brechin · DD9 6LB
17%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
534
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
10.6
Average class size
0
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20%
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Forfar Academy
Forfar · DD8 3TG
17%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1015
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
11.7
Average class size
0
Similar schools
15%
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Full Angus league table →All 8 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in Angus →51 primary and 8 secondary schools.

“Best” here means highest on this one official measure. It counts awards at each SCQF level across all qualifications, not exam pass rates, and schools serve different communities. Visit, ask questions and check catchment with Angus council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).