How many pupils does Crathes School have?

Crathes School has 41 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Crathes School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Crathes School is 14.1:1.

Where is Crathes School?

Crathes School is located at Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QR.

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

Crathes School

Banchory, Aberdeenshire · AB31 5QR

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About Crathes School

Crathes School is a primary school in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 41 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 66% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Banchory
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Crathes, Banchory, AB31 5QR
Phone: 01330 844505
Email: crathes.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.9

Teachers (FTE)

14.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender23 girls · 18 boys

Additional support needs27% of pupils

Registered for free school meals66% 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 January 2010

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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

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 Crathes School?: Crathes School is a primary school in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Crathes School have?: Crathes School has 41 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Crathes School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Crathes School is 14.1:1.
Where is Crathes School?: Crathes School is located at Crathes, Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5QR.
How is Crathes 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 Crathes School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.