How many pupils does Alford Primary School have?

Alford Primary School has 345 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Alford Primary School is 15.4:1.

Where is Alford Primary School?

Alford Primary School is located at Alford Community Campus, Greystone Road, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8TY.

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

Alford Primary School

Greystone Road, Aberdeenshire · AB33 8TY

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Alford Primary School

Alford Primary School is a primary school in Greystone Road, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 345 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.4:1. 1% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Greystone Road
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Alford Community Campus, Greystone Road, AB33 8TY
Phone: 019755 20390
Email: alford.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

345

Pupil roll

22.4

Teachers (FTE)

15.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender163 girls · 182 boys

Additional support needs30% of pupils

English as an additional language1% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% 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 2015

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Alford Primary School?: Alford Primary School is a primary school in Greystone Road, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Alford Primary School have?: Alford Primary School has 345 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Alford Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Alford Primary School is 15.4:1.
Where is Alford Primary School?: Alford Primary School is located at Alford Community Campus, Greystone Road, Aberdeenshire, AB33 8TY.
How is Alford 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 Alford Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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