Here are the 10 best secondary schools in Scotland, based on The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025

The performance of Scottish schools has been ranked in the latest edition of The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide.

Jordanhill School, in Glasgow, has maintained its top spot among state schools, while being crowned Scottish state secondary school of the year, and Scottish state secondary school of the year for academic excellence.

All but one of the “top ten” state secondaries are in Glasgow or its suburbs, with four in East Renfrewshire, three in East Dunbartonshire and two in the city.

However, Edinburgh Academy was crowned Scottish independent secondary school of the year, St Mary’s Music School in Edinburgh was the Scottish independent secondary school of the year for academic excellence in Highers, and Fettes College, also Edinburgh, was named Scottish independent secondary school of the year for academic excellence in A-levels/GCSEs.

Helen Davies, editor of Parent Power, said: “The educational landscape is challenging – teacher shortages, rising student mental health issues and special educational needs and the VAT rise – but there is also so much to celebrate from the hard work of passionate and committed teachers who are finding ever more innovative and impactful ways to boost their students and give them the very best start in life.”

Here are the top ten secondary schools in Scotland, as ranked in the The Sunday Times Parent Power Guide 2025.