How many pupils does Pitfour School have?

Pitfour School has 152 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Pitfour School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Pitfour School is 16.7:1.

Where is Pitfour School?

Pitfour School is located at Newlands Road, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, AB42 5GP.

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

Pitfour School

Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire · AB42 5GP

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About Pitfour School

Pitfour School is a primary school in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 152 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.7:1. 4% 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: Mintlaw
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Newlands Road, Mintlaw, AB42 5GP
Phone: 01771 622855
Email: pitfour.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

152

Pupil roll

9.1

Teachers (FTE)

16.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender74 girls · 78 boys

Additional support needs59% of pupils

English as an additional language4% 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 May 2018

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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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 Pitfour School?: Pitfour School is a primary school in Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Pitfour School have?: Pitfour School has 152 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Pitfour School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Pitfour School is 16.7:1.
Where is Pitfour School?: Pitfour School is located at Newlands Road, Mintlaw, Aberdeenshire, AB42 5GP.
How is Pitfour 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 Pitfour School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.