Best schools in West Lothian

Top 5 secondary schools in West Lothian

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
Linlithgow Academy
West Lothian · EH49 6EH
37%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1223
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
15.3
Average class size
0
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37%
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2
Broxburn Academy
West Lothian · EH52 6AG
35%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
819
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
12.9
Average class size
0
Similar schools
24%
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3
St Kentigern's Academy
West Lothian · EH47 7LX
32%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1065
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
13.2
Average class size
0
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27%
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4
The James Young High School
Livingston · EH54 6NE
31%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1177
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
14.4
Average class size
0
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33%
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5
St Margaret's Academy
Livingston · EH54 6AT
30%
1+ Advanced Higher, 2024-25
Pupils
1126
census 2025-26
Pupils per teacher
15.2
Average class size
0
Similar schools
31%
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Full West Lothian league table →All 13 secondary schools, with similar-school comparisons.All schools in West Lothian →68 primary and 13 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 Lothian council before deciding. Source: Scottish Government, Schools – Breadth and Depth of Qualifications (Open Government Licence).