How many pupils does Methlick School have?

Methlick School has 136 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Methlick School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Methlick School is 15.8:1.

Where is Methlick School?

Methlick School is located at Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7DS.

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

Methlick School

Ellon, Aberdeenshire · AB41 7DS

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Methlick School

Methlick School is a primary school in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 136 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 0% 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: Ellon
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Methlick, Ellon, AB41 7DS
Phone: 01651 267410
Email: methlick.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

136

Pupil roll

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

15.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender62 girls · 74 boys

Additional support needs29% of pupils

English as an additional language0% 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 2013

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

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.

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.

Teaching Jobs

📋

No open jobs

Methlick School has no open roles listed at the moment. Check back soon or browse other schools.

Recruitment agencies in Ellon

Coming soon

Teaching agencies that actively recruit in Ellon will be listed here.

Run an agency? Get your agency listed

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Methlick School?: Methlick School is a primary school in Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Methlick School have?: Methlick School has 136 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Methlick School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Methlick School is 15.8:1.
Where is Methlick School?: Methlick School is located at Methlick, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7DS.
How is Methlick 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 Methlick School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.