How many pupils does Kinellar School have?

Kinellar School has 336 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kinellar School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kinellar School is 18.2:1.

Where is Kinellar School?

Kinellar School is located at Fintray Road, Blackburn, Aberdeenshire, AB21 0SR.

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

Kinellar School

Blackburn, Aberdeenshire · AB21 0SR

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About Kinellar School

Kinellar School is a primary school in Blackburn, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 336 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Blackburn
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Fintray Road, Blackburn, AB21 0SR
Phone: 01224 472888
Email: kinellar.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

336

Pupil roll

18.5

Teachers (FTE)

18.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender152 girls · 184 boys

Additional support needs30% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (54%)

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 December 2023

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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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 Kinellar School?: Kinellar School is a primary school in Blackburn, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kinellar School have?: Kinellar School has 336 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kinellar School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kinellar School is 18.2:1.
Where is Kinellar School?: Kinellar School is located at Fintray Road, Blackburn, Aberdeenshire, AB21 0SR.
How is Kinellar 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 Kinellar School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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