Best secondary schools in Aberdeen
School-led moves still need the surrounding sector checked, because strong neighbourhoods and strong rolls are related but not identical. This ranking covers 11 secondary schools in the Aberdeen local authority. Postcode area AB15 has the highest average school score (75.9 across 2 schools), while AB21 sits at the lower end (47.2). 9% of ranked Aberdeen secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in Aberdeen on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Aberdeen comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
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Positions 11–11 in the Aberdeen ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Northfield Academy | 1.7 | — | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Aberdeen
What is the best secondary school in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen Grammar School is the top-ranked secondary school in Aberdeen (LocaleIQ score 98.3 out of 100). Ofsted: Very good. 1,369 pupils. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Aberdeen secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Aberdeen?
Cornhill School tops the Aberdeen primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 91.2). Ofsted: Very good. 399 pupils. See the full primary school ranking for Aberdeen for the complete list.
Are there any Outstanding-rated secondary schools in Aberdeen?
None of the ranked secondary schools in Aberdeen currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. 1 school are rated Good — the highest grade in the Aberdeen pool. Ofsted re-inspects on a risk-based cycle, so ratings can change; check individual profiles for inspection dates.
How many secondary schools are ranked in Aberdeen?
This ranking covers 11 secondary schools in the Aberdeen comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Aberdeen has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, AB15 has the strongest cluster — 75.9 average across 2 ranked secondary schools. AB21 sits at the lower end (47.2 average). School-led moves still need the surrounding sector checked, because strong neighbourhoods and strong rolls are related but not identical. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 30 March 2026.