How many pupils does Longside School have?

Longside School has 164 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Longside School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Longside School is 17.3:1.

Where is Longside School?

Longside School is located at 22 Inn Brae, Longside Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 4TP.

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

Longside School

Longside Peterhead, Aberdeenshire · AB42 4TP

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About Longside School

Longside School is a primary school in Longside Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 164 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 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: Longside Peterhead
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 22 Inn Brae, Longside Peterhead, AB42 4TP
Phone: 01779 403700
Email: longside.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

164

Pupil roll

9.5

Teachers (FTE)

17.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender86 girls · 78 boys

Additional support needs30% 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 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 performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

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 Longside School?: Longside School is a primary school in Longside Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Longside School have?: Longside School has 164 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Longside School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Longside School is 17.3:1.
Where is Longside School?: Longside School is located at 22 Inn Brae, Longside Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 4TP.
How is Longside 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 Longside School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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