How many pupils does Hill of Banchory School have?

Hill of Banchory School has 344 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hill of Banchory School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hill of Banchory School is 18.8:1.

Where is Hill of Banchory School?

Hill of Banchory School is located at Firbrae, Hill of Banchory South, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5ZT.

How is Hill of Banchory 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 Hill of Banchory School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Hill of Banchory School

Hill of Banchory South, Aberdeenshire · AB31 5ZT

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About Hill of Banchory School

Hill of Banchory School is a primary school in Hill of Banchory South, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 344 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.8:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 72% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Hill of Banchory South
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Firbrae, Hill of Banchory South, AB31 5ZT
Phone: 01330 700380
Email: hillofbanchory.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

344

Pupil roll

18.3

Teachers (FTE)

18.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender176 girls · 168 boys

Additional support needs31% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals72% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (58%)

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 December 2011

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

Improvements in performanceExcellent

Learners' experiencesExcellent

Meeting learning needsExcellent

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationExcellent

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 Hill of Banchory School?: Hill of Banchory School is a primary school in Hill of Banchory South, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hill of Banchory School have?: Hill of Banchory School has 344 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hill of Banchory School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hill of Banchory School is 18.8:1.
Where is Hill of Banchory School?: Hill of Banchory School is located at Firbrae, Hill of Banchory South, Aberdeenshire, AB31 5ZT.
How is Hill of Banchory 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 Hill of Banchory School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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