How many pupils does Loirston School have?

Loirston School has 339 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Loirston School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Loirston School is 14.2:1.

Where is Loirston School?

Loirston School is located at Loirston Avenue, Cove Bay, Aberdeen City, AB12 3HE.

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

Loirston School

Cove Bay, Aberdeen City · AB12 3HE

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Loirston School

Loirston School is a primary school in Cove Bay, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 339 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeen City →
Town: Cove Bay
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Loirston Avenue, Cove Bay, AB12 3HE
Phone: 01224 897686
Email: loirston.enquiries@ab-ed.org
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

339

Pupil roll

23.9

Teachers (FTE)

14.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender169 girls · 170 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% 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 May 2017

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

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.

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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 Loirston School?: Loirston School is a primary school in Cove Bay, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Loirston School have?: Loirston School has 339 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Loirston School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Loirston School is 14.2:1.
Where is Loirston School?: Loirston School is located at Loirston Avenue, Cove Bay, Aberdeen City, AB12 3HE.
How is Loirston 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 Loirston School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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