How many pupils does Meiklemill School have?

Meiklemill School has 207 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Meiklemill School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Meiklemill School is 16.3:1.

Where is Meiklemill School?

Meiklemill School is located at Provost Davidson Drive, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 9BQ.

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

Meiklemill School

Ellon, Aberdeenshire · AB41 9BQ

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About Meiklemill School

Meiklemill School is a primary school in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 207 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.3:1. 4% 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: Provost Davidson Drive, Ellon, AB41 9BQ
Phone: 01358 281100
Email: meiklemill.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

207

Pupil roll

12.7

Teachers (FTE)

16.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender109 girls · 98 boys

Additional support needs29% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (49%)

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 September 2019

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery 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 Meiklemill School?: Meiklemill School is a primary school in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Meiklemill School have?: Meiklemill School has 207 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Meiklemill School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Meiklemill School is 16.3:1.
Where is Meiklemill School?: Meiklemill School is located at Provost Davidson Drive, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 9BQ.
How is Meiklemill 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 Meiklemill School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.