How many pupils does Banff Primary School have?

Banff Primary School has 262 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Banff Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Banff Primary School is 13.2:1.

Where is Banff Primary School?

Banff Primary School is located at Academy Drive, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1BL.

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

Banff Primary School

Banff, Aberdeenshire · AB45 1BL

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About Banff Primary School

Banff Primary School is a primary school in Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 262 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 15% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Banff
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Academy Drive, Banff, AB45 1BL
Phone: 01261 ?455755
Email: banff.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

262

Pupil roll

19.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender123 girls · 139 boys

Additional support needs71% of pupils

English as an additional language15% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% 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 May 2017

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Banff Primary School?: Banff Primary School is a primary school in Banff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Banff Primary School have?: Banff Primary School has 262 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Banff Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Banff Primary School is 13.2:1.
Where is Banff Primary School?: Banff Primary School is located at Academy Drive, Banff, Aberdeenshire, AB45 1BL.
How is Banff Primary 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 Banff Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.