How many pupils does Meldrum Academy have?

Meldrum Academy has 1,057 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum Academy is 13.2:1.

Where is Meldrum Academy?

Meldrum Academy is located at Colpy Road, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0NT.

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

Meldrum Academy

Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire · AB51 0NT

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Meldrum Academy

Meldrum Academy is a secondary school in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,057 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 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: Oldmeldrum
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Colpy Road, Oldmeldrum, AB51 0NT
Phone: 01651 267470
Email: meldrum.aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,057

Pupil roll

80.2

Teachers (FTE)

13.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender522 girls · 535 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

193

201

196

179

193

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 2013

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' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Academy?: Meldrum Academy is a secondary school in Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Meldrum Academy have?: Meldrum Academy has 1,057 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Meldrum Academy is 13.2:1.
Where is Meldrum Academy?: Meldrum Academy is located at Colpy Road, Oldmeldrum, Aberdeenshire, AB51 0NT.
How is Meldrum Academy 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 Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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