Best schools in West Dunbartonshire

Top 5 secondary schools in West Dunbartonshire

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
St Peter the Apostle High School
Clydebank · G81 2DB
25%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1450
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
14.9
Average class size
0
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23%
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2
Dumbarton Academy
Dumbarton · G82 2AJ
23%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
729
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.4
Average class size
0
Similar schools
27%
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3
Our Lady & St Patrick's High School
Dumbarton · G82 3DR
22%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
968
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.6
Average class size
0
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23%
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4
Clydebank High School
Clydebank · G81 3EJ
18%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1166
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.7
Average class size
0
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24%
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5
Vale Of Leven Academy
Alexandria · G83 0BH
17%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
967
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
11.5
Average class size
0
Similar schools
19%
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Full West Dunbartonshire league table →All 5 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in West Dunbartonshire →32 primary and 5 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 West Dunbartonshire council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).