How many pupils does Fordyce School have?

Fordyce School has 33 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Fordyce School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Fordyce School is 10.3:1.

Where is Fordyce School?

Fordyce School is located at School Road, Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, AB45 2SJ.

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

Fordyce School

Fordyce, Aberdeenshire · AB45 2SJ

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About Fordyce School

Fordyce School is a primary school in Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 33 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 64% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Fordyce
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: School Road, Fordyce, AB45 2SJ
Phone: 01261 455770
Email: fordyce.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.2

Teachers (FTE)

10.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

16.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender17 girls · 16 boys

Additional support needs58% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals64% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

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

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 2018

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

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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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 Fordyce School?: Fordyce School is a primary school in Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Fordyce School have?: Fordyce School has 33 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Fordyce School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Fordyce School is 10.3:1.
Where is Fordyce School?: Fordyce School is located at School Road, Fordyce, Aberdeenshire, AB45 2SJ.
How is Fordyce 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 Fordyce School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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