How many pupils does Rathen School have?

Rathen School has 72 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Rathen School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Rathen School is 12.9:1.

Where is Rathen School?

Rathen School is located at Rathen, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 8UL.

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

Rathen School

Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire · AB43 8UL

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About Rathen School

Rathen School is a primary school in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 72 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 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: Fraserburgh
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Rathen, Fraserburgh, AB43 8UL
Phone: 01346 415860
Email: rathen.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

5.6

Teachers (FTE)

12.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender35 girls · 37 boys

Additional support needs32% 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 March 2011

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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationVery 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 Rathen School?: Rathen School is a primary school in Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Rathen School have?: Rathen School has 72 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Rathen School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Rathen School is 12.9:1.
Where is Rathen School?: Rathen School is located at Rathen, Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire, AB43 8UL.
How is Rathen 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 Rathen School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.