How many pupils does Quarryhill School have?

Quarryhill School has 230 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Quarryhill School?

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

Where is Quarryhill School?

Quarryhill School is located at Birkhall Parade, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB16 5QT.

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

Quarryhill School

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City · AB16 5QT

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About Quarryhill School

Quarryhill School is a primary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 230 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 25% of pupils have English as an additional language. 83% 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: Birkhall Parade, Aberdeen, AB16 5QT
Phone: 01224 692390
Email: quarryhill.enquiries@ab-ed.org
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

230

Pupil roll

17.3

Teachers (FTE)

13.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender105 girls · 125 boys

Additional support needs45% of pupils

English as an additional language25% of pupils

Registered for free school meals83% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 January 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

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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 Quarryhill School?: Quarryhill School is a primary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Quarryhill School have?: Quarryhill School has 230 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Quarryhill School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Quarryhill School is 13.3:1.
Where is Quarryhill School?: Quarryhill School is located at Birkhall Parade, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB16 5QT.
How is Quarryhill 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 Quarryhill School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.