How many pupils does Balmedie School have?

Balmedie School has 383 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Balmedie School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Balmedie School is 20.6:1.

Where is Balmedie School?

Balmedie School is located at Forsyth Road, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, AB23 8YW.

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

Balmedie School

Balmedie, Aberdeenshire · AB23 8YW

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About Balmedie School

Balmedie School is a primary school in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 383 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 20.6:1. 75% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Balmedie
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Forsyth Road, Balmedie, AB23 8YW
Phone: 01358 281105
Email: balmedie.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

383

Pupil roll

18.6

Teachers (FTE)

20.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender181 girls · 202 boys

Additional support needs28% of pupils

Registered for free school meals75% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (53%)

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 2011

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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Balmedie School?: Balmedie School is a primary school in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Balmedie School have?: Balmedie School has 383 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Balmedie School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Balmedie School is 20.6:1.
Where is Balmedie School?: Balmedie School is located at Forsyth Road, Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, AB23 8YW.
How is Balmedie 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 Balmedie School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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