Best secondary schools in Glasgow
Scottish school data needs pairing with sector fundamentals because rolls can cluster fast. This ranking covers 34 secondary schools in the Glasgow local authority. Postcode area G12 has the highest average school score (76.0 across 4 schools), while G31 sits at the lower end (16.1). 26% of ranked Glasgow secondary schools hold an Ofsted Outstanding or Good rating.
Top 10 secondary schools in Glasgow on the LocaleIQ model
Ordered by composite score within the Glasgow comparison pool. Rankings reflect published data, not editorial opinion.
More secondary schools in Glasgow
Positions 11–30 in the Glasgow ranking.
| # | School | LocaleIQ | Ofsted | Phase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Eastbank Academy | 47.6 | — | Secondary |
| 12 | Bellahouston Academy | 47.3 | — | Secondary |
| 13 | Cardinal Winning Secondary School | 46.8 | Very good | Secondary |
| 14 | St Roch's Secondary School | 45.4 | Good | Secondary |
| 15 | Cleveden Secondary School | 44.5 | — | Secondary |
| 16 | St Mungo's Academy | 42.3 | — | Secondary |
| 17 | King's Park Secondary School | 41.4 | — | Secondary |
| 18 | All Saints Secondary School | 36.9 | Satisfactory | Secondary |
| 19 | Hillpark Secondary School | 30.7 | — | Secondary |
| 20 | John Paul Academy | 30.4 | — | Secondary |
| 21 | Ashton Secondary School | 26.8 | Good | Secondary |
| 22 | Castlemilk High School | 23.9 | Very good | Secondary |
| 23 | Rosshall Academy | 23.4 | — | Secondary |
| 24 | Knightswood Secondary School | 22.8 | — | Secondary |
| 25 | St Paul's High School | 22.3 | Very good | Secondary |
| 26 | Newhills Secondary School | 19.4 | Good | Secondary |
| 27 | Parkhill Secondary School | 19.1 | Good | Secondary |
| 28 | Lochend Community High School | 13.8 | — | Secondary |
| 29 | Whitehill Secondary School | 13 | Good | Secondary |
| 30 | Smithycroft Secondary School | 11 | — | Secondary |
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Questions about secondary schools in Glasgow
What is the best secondary school in Glasgow?
Hyndland Secondary School is the top-ranked secondary school in Glasgow (LocaleIQ score 98 out of 100). Ofsted: Excellent. 1,037 pupils. The score combines Ofsted outcome, Progress 8 and Attainment 8, and cohort-weighted percentile ranks within the Glasgow secondary pool.
What is the best primary school in Glasgow?
St Blane's Primary School tops the Glasgow primary school ranking (LocaleIQ 98.2). Ofsted: Very good. 280 pupils. See the full primary school ranking for Glasgow for the complete list.
Are there any Outstanding-rated secondary schools in Glasgow?
None of the ranked secondary schools in Glasgow currently hold an Outstanding Ofsted rating. 9 schools are rated Good — the highest grade in the Glasgow 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 Glasgow?
This ranking covers 34 secondary schools in the Glasgow comparison pool. Schools without sufficient published data are excluded but may appear in the LocaleIQ directory.
Which area of Glasgow has the best secondary schools?
By average LocaleIQ score across postcode areas, G12 has the strongest cluster — 76.0 average across 4 ranked secondary schools. G31 sits at the lower end (16.1 average). Scottish school data needs pairing with sector fundamentals because rolls can cluster fast. Postcode averages mask individual variation — always review each school's full profile.
Ranking data last computed 30 March 2026.