How many pupils does Laurencekirk School have?

Laurencekirk School has 386 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Laurencekirk School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Laurencekirk School is 17.2:1.

Where is Laurencekirk School?

Laurencekirk School is located at Frain Drive, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1EG.

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

Laurencekirk School

Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire · AB30 1EG

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About Laurencekirk School

Laurencekirk School is a primary school in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 386 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Laurencekirk
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Frain Drive, Laurencekirk, AB30 1EG
Phone: 01561 400640
Email: laurencekirk.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

386

Pupil roll

22.4

Teachers (FTE)

17.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender191 girls · 195 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% 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 2011

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

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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 Laurencekirk School?: Laurencekirk School is a primary school in Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Laurencekirk School have?: Laurencekirk School has 386 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Laurencekirk School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Laurencekirk School is 17.2:1.
Where is Laurencekirk School?: Laurencekirk School is located at Frain Drive, Laurencekirk, Aberdeenshire, AB30 1EG.
How is Laurencekirk 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 Laurencekirk School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.