How many pupils does St Joseph's RC School have?

St Joseph's RC School has 395 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's RC School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's RC School is 17.6:1.

Is St Joseph's RC School a denominational school?

St Joseph's RC School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Joseph's RC School?

St Joseph's RC School is located at 5 Queen's Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB15 4YL.

How is St Joseph's RC 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 St Joseph's RC School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

St Joseph's RC School

Aberdeen, Aberdeen City · AB15 4YL

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About St Joseph's RC School

St Joseph's RC School is a primary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 395 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 72% 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: Roman Catholic
Address: 5 Queen's Road, Aberdeen, AB15 4YL
Phone: 01224 322730
Email: stjosephsprimary@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

395

Pupil roll

22.5

Teachers (FTE)

17.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

28.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender172 girls · 223 boys

Additional support needs13% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals72% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (5%)Q5 · least deprived (47%)

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 June 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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 St Joseph's RC School?: St Joseph's RC School is a primary school in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Joseph's RC School have?: St Joseph's RC School has 395 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's RC School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Joseph's RC School is 17.6:1.
Is St Joseph's RC School a denominational school?: St Joseph's RC School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Joseph's RC School?: St Joseph's RC School is located at 5 Queen's Road, Aberdeen, Aberdeen City, AB15 4YL.
How is St Joseph's RC 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 St Joseph's RC School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.