How many pupils does Ferryhill School have?

Ferryhill School has 369 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Ferryhill School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Ferryhill School is 17.6:1.

Where is Ferryhill School?

Ferryhill School is located at Walker Road, Torry, Aberdeen City, AB11 8DL.

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

Ferryhill School

Torry, Aberdeen City · AB11 8DL

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About Ferryhill School

Ferryhill School is a primary school in Torry, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 369 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.6:1. 8% of pupils have English as an additional language. 80% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeen City →
Town: Torry
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Walker Road, Torry, AB11 8DL
Phone: 01224 586755
Email: ferryhill@aberdeencity.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

369

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

17.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender170 girls · 199 boys

Additional support needs21% of pupils

English as an additional language8% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (2%)Q5 · least deprived (51%)

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 October 2010

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 needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Ferryhill School?: Ferryhill School is a primary school in Torry, Aberdeen City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Ferryhill School have?: Ferryhill School has 369 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Ferryhill School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Ferryhill School is 17.6:1.
Where is Ferryhill School?: Ferryhill School is located at Walker Road, Torry, Aberdeen City, AB11 8DL.
How is Ferryhill 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 Ferryhill School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.