How many pupils does Braehead School have?

Braehead School has 354 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Braehead School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Braehead School is 19.9:1.

Where is Braehead School?

Braehead School is located at Braehead Way, Bridge Of Don, Aberdeen City, AB22 8RR.

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

Braehead School

Bridge Of Don, Aberdeen City · AB22 8RR

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About Braehead School

Braehead School is a primary school in Bridge Of Don, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 354 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 19.9:1. 9% 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: Bridge Of Don
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Braehead Way, Bridge Of Don, AB22 8RR
Phone: 01224 702330
Email: braehead.enquiries@ab-ed.org
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

354

Pupil roll

17.8

Teachers (FTE)

19.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender166 girls · 188 boys

Additional support needs42% of pupils

English as an additional language9% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (5%)Q5 · least deprived (31%)

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 November 2013

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

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesWeak

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Braehead School?: Braehead School is a primary school in Bridge Of Don, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Braehead School have?: Braehead School has 354 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Braehead School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Braehead School is 19.9:1.
Where is Braehead School?: Braehead School is located at Braehead Way, Bridge Of Don, Aberdeen City, AB22 8RR.
How is Braehead 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 Braehead School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.