How many pupils does Tough School have?

Tough School has 26 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Tough School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Tough School is 9:1.

Where is Tough School?

Tough School is located at Tough, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8ES.

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

Tough School

Alford, Aberdeenshire · AB33 8ES

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About Tough School

Tough School is a primary school in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 26 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 9:1. 96% are registered for free school meals. 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: Tough, Alford, AB33 8ES
Phone: 019755 20395
Email: tough.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.9

Teachers (FTE)

9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender12 girls · 14 boys

Registered for free school meals96% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (77%)

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 March 2012

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesExcellent

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

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 Tough School?: Tough School is a primary school in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Tough School have?: Tough School has 26 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Tough School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Tough School is 9:1.
Where is Tough School?: Tough School is located at Tough, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8ES.
How is Tough 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 Tough School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.