How many pupils does Fernielea School have?

Fernielea School has 278 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Fernielea School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Fernielea School is 15.2:1.

Where is Fernielea School?

Fernielea School is located at Stronsay Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB15 6HD.

How is Fernielea School inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Fernielea School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Fernielea School

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City · AB15 6HD

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Fernielea School

Fernielea School is a primary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 278 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. 82% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeen City →
Town: Aberdeen
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Stronsay Place, Aberdeen, AB15 6HD
Phone: 01224 318533
Email: fernielea.enquiries@ab-ed.org
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

278

Pupil roll

18.3

Teachers (FTE)

15.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender143 girls · 135 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (10%)Q5 · least deprived (15%)

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected March 2012

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Fernielea School?: Fernielea School is a primary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Fernielea School have?: Fernielea School has 278 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Fernielea School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Fernielea School is 15.2:1.
Where is Fernielea School?: Fernielea School is located at Stronsay Place, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB15 6HD.
How is Fernielea School inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Fernielea School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.