 Academic study is still very present for BTEC students alongside the practical aspect, as at St Leonards both BTEC courses are studied with two or three DP courses.The average IB Diploma points score for St Leonards pupils from 2015 to 2019 is 33/45, compared to a global average of 29/45 points for the same period.St Leonards has been recognised as the "Top Independent Secondary School Sixth Form in Scotland for IB/A Level Results" in 2016, 2017 and 2018.