How many pupils does Towie School have?

Towie School has 28 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Towie School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Towie School is 8:1.

Where is Towie School?

Towie School is located at Glenkindie, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8RN.

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

Towie School

Alford, Aberdeenshire · AB33 8RN

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About Towie School

Towie School is a primary school in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 28 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 8:1. 54% 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: Glenkindie, Alford, AB33 8RN
Phone: 019755 20415
Email: towie.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.5

Teachers (FTE)

8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender13 girls · 15 boys

Additional support needs61% of pupils

Registered for free school meals54% 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 2019

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 inclusionSatisfactory

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 Towie School?: Towie School is a primary school in Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Towie School have?: Towie School has 28 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Towie School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Towie School is 8:1.
Where is Towie School?: Towie School is located at Glenkindie, Alford, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8RN.
How is Towie 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 Towie School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.