Data refreshed 15 Sept 2026
Private & Independent Schools in Scotland (2026)
Every state and independent school across all 32 Scottish council areas — ranked by Education Scotland inspection grade, with National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher results, attendance and destinations for each council.
90 schools across 32 areas — showing 75, with inspected schools first. For a results ranking, see the league tables below.
Generated from our verified dataset of official inspection and admissions data · Reviewed April 2026 · How we write
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IndependentAll-through
Very Good
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IndependentPrimaryDenominational
Very Good
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IndependentSpecial SchoolAutism (ASD)
Very Good
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IndependentSpecial School
Very Good
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IndependentSpecial School
Very Good
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IndependentPrimaryOrthodox Christian
Very Good
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IndependentSpecial School
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Good
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IndependentSecondaryDenominational
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IndependentAll-through
Good
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IndependentSpecial School
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IndependentSpecial School
Good
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IndependentPrimaryDenominational
Good
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IndependentPrimaryDenominational
Good
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IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
Good
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IndependentSpecial School
Good
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IndependentSpecial School
Good
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IndependentPrimaryChristian (interdenominational)
Good
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IndependentSpecial School
16 pupils
Satisfactory
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IndependentPrimary
Satisfactory
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IndependentSecondary
Satisfactory
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IndependentAll-through
Satisfactory
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IndependentAll-throughDenominational
Satisfactory
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IndependentSpecial SchoolSocial, Emotional & Mental Health
Satisfactory
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IndependentSpecial School
Satisfactory
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IndependentSpecial School
Satisfactory
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IndependentSpecial School
Satisfactory
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See also: best secondary schools in Scotland, best primary schools, Scotland league tables.