How many pupils does Ellon Primary School have?

Ellon Primary School has 291 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Ellon Primary School is 10:1.

Where is Ellon Primary School?

Ellon Primary School is located at Modley Place, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 9BB.

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

Ellon Primary School

Ellon, Aberdeenshire · AB41 9BB

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About Ellon Primary School

Ellon Primary School is a primary school in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 291 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 78% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Ellon
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Modley Place, Ellon, AB41 9BB
Phone: 01358 281090
Email: ellon.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

291

Pupil roll

29.1

Teachers (FTE)

10:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender129 girls · 162 boys

Additional support needs46% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% 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 2010

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' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

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.

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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 Ellon Primary School?: Ellon Primary School is a primary school in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Ellon Primary School have?: Ellon Primary School has 291 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Ellon Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Ellon Primary School is 10:1.
Where is Ellon Primary School?: Ellon Primary School is located at Modley Place, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 9BB.
How is Ellon 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 Ellon Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.