How many pupils does Skene Square School have?

Skene Square School has 406 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Skene Square School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Skene Square School is 17.4:1.

Where is Skene Square School?

Skene Square School is located at 61 Skene Square, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB25 2UN.

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

Skene Square School

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City · AB25 2UN

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About Skene Square School

Skene Square School is a primary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 406 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 52% of pupils have English as an additional language. 78% 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: 61 Skene Square, Aberdeen, AB25 2UN
Phone: 01224 630493
Email: skenesquare.enquiries@ab-ed.org
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

406

Pupil roll

23.3

Teachers (FTE)

17.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender214 girls · 192 boys

Additional support needs58% of pupils

English as an additional language52% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (7%)Q5 · least deprived (16%)

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 2011

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Skene Square School?: Skene Square School is a primary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Skene Square School have?: Skene Square School has 406 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Skene Square School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Skene Square School is 17.4:1.
Where is Skene Square School?: Skene Square School is located at 61 Skene Square, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB25 2UN.
How is Skene Square 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 Skene Square School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.