How many pupils does Meldrum School have?

Meldrum School has 382 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum School is 17.1:1.

Where is Meldrum School?

Meldrum School is located at Meadowbank, Oldmeldrum Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0BF.

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

Meldrum School

Oldmeldrum Inverurie, Aberdeenshire · AB51 0BF

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About Meldrum School

Meldrum School is a primary school in Oldmeldrum Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 382 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.1:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Oldmeldrum Inverurie
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Meadowbank, Oldmeldrum Inverurie, AB51 0BF
Phone: 01651 267455
Email: meldrum.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

382

Pupil roll

22.4

Teachers (FTE)

17.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender182 girls · 200 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (72%)

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 June 2010

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

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumGood

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 Meldrum School?: Meldrum School is a primary school in Oldmeldrum Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Meldrum School have?: Meldrum School has 382 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum School is 17.1:1.
Where is Meldrum School?: Meldrum School is located at Meadowbank, Oldmeldrum Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0BF.
How is Meldrum 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 Meldrum School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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