How many pupils does Buchanhaven School have?

Buchanhaven School has 404 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Buchanhaven School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Buchanhaven School is 15.9:1.

Where is Buchanhaven School?

Buchanhaven School is located at Hope Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 1HD.

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

Buchanhaven School

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire · AB42 1HD

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About Buchanhaven School

Buchanhaven School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 404 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 14% of pupils have English as an additional language. 76% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Peterhead
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Hope Street, Peterhead, AB42 1HD
Phone: 01779 403665
Email: buchanhaven.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

404

Pupil roll

25.4

Teachers (FTE)

15.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender203 girls · 201 boys

Additional support needs51% of pupils

English as an additional language14% of pupils

Registered for free school meals76% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (26%)Q5 · least deprived (6%)

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 January 2011

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 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 Buchanhaven School?: Buchanhaven School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Buchanhaven School have?: Buchanhaven School has 404 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Buchanhaven School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Buchanhaven School is 15.9:1.
Where is Buchanhaven School?: Buchanhaven School is located at Hope Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 1HD.
How is Buchanhaven 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 Buchanhaven School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.