How many pupils does Gilcomstoun School have?

Gilcomstoun School has 304 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Gilcomstoun School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Gilcomstoun School is 13.3:1.

Where is Gilcomstoun School?

Gilcomstoun School is located at Skene Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB10 1PG.

How is Gilcomstoun 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 Gilcomstoun School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Gilcomstoun School

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City · AB10 1PG

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About Gilcomstoun School

Gilcomstoun School is a primary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 304 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 14% of pupils have English as an additional language. 80% 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: Skene Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1PG
Phone: 01224 642722
Email: gilcomstoun@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

304

Pupil roll

22.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender150 girls · 154 boys

Additional support needs19% of pupils

English as an additional language14% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (5%)Q5 · least deprived (19%)

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 May 2018

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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 Gilcomstoun School?: Gilcomstoun School is a primary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Gilcomstoun School have?: Gilcomstoun School has 304 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Gilcomstoun School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Gilcomstoun School is 13.3:1.
Where is Gilcomstoun School?: Gilcomstoun School is located at Skene Street, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB10 1PG.
How is Gilcomstoun 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 Gilcomstoun School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.