How many pupils does Finzean School have?

Finzean School has 34 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Finzean School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Finzean School is 10.6:1.

Where is Finzean School?

Finzean School is located at Finzean, By Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6NY.

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

Finzean School

By Banchory, Aberdeenshire · AB31 6NY

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About Finzean School

Finzean School is a primary school in By Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 34 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: By Banchory
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Finzean, By Banchory, AB31 6NY
Phone: 01330 700365
Email: finzean.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.2

Teachers (FTE)

10.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender14 girls · 20 boys

Additional support needs0% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% 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 December 2013

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesWeak

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

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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 Finzean School?: Finzean School is a primary school in By Banchory, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Finzean School have?: Finzean School has 34 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Finzean School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Finzean School is 10.6:1.
Where is Finzean School?: Finzean School is located at Finzean, By Banchory, Aberdeenshire, AB31 6NY.
How is Finzean 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 Finzean School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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