How many pupils does Macduff School have?

Macduff School has 280 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Macduff School?

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

Where is Macduff School?

Macduff School is located at Berrymuir Road, Macduff, Aberdeenshire, AB44 1PT.

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

Macduff School

Macduff, Aberdeenshire · AB44 1PT

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About Macduff School

Macduff School is a primary school in Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 280 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 8% of pupils have English as an additional language. 82% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Macduff
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Berrymuir Road, Macduff, AB44 1PT
Phone: 01261 455765
Email: macduff.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

280

Pupil roll

16.3

Teachers (FTE)

17.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender140 girls · 140 boys

Additional support needs34% of pupils

English as an additional language8% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

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

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 November 2010

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 curriculumGood

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 Macduff School?: Macduff School is a primary school in Macduff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Macduff School have?: Macduff School has 280 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Macduff School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Macduff School is 17.2:1.
Where is Macduff School?: Macduff School is located at Berrymuir Road, Macduff, Aberdeenshire, AB44 1PT.
How is Macduff 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 Macduff School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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