How many pupils does Craigievar School have?

Craigievar School has 37 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Craigievar School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Craigievar School is 12.3:1.

Where is Craigievar School?

Craigievar School is located at Craigievar, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8JE.

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

Craigievar School

Alford, Aberdeenshire · AB33 8JE

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About Craigievar School

Craigievar School is a primary school in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 37 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Alford
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Craigievar, Alford, AB33 8JE
Phone: 019755 20410
Email: craigievar.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

12.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

18.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender16 girls · 21 boys

Additional support needs41% of pupils

English as an additional language0% 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 February 2018

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.

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 Craigievar School?: Craigievar School is a primary school in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Craigievar School have?: Craigievar School has 37 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Craigievar School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Craigievar School is 12.3:1.
Where is Craigievar School?: Craigievar School is located at Craigievar, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8JE.
How is Craigievar 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 Craigievar School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.