How many pupils does Burnhaven School have?

Burnhaven School has 13 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burnhaven School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Burnhaven School is 6.8:1.

Where is Burnhaven School?

Burnhaven School is located at South Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 0YX.

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

Burnhaven School

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire · AB42 0YX

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About Burnhaven School

Burnhaven School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 13 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 6.8:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 38% 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: South Road, Peterhead, AB42 0YX
Phone: 01779 403655
Email: burnhaven.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.9

Teachers (FTE)

6.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Additional support needs38% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals38% of pupils

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 2012

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 curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Burnhaven School?: Burnhaven School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Burnhaven School have?: Burnhaven School has 13 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burnhaven School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Burnhaven School is 6.8:1.
Where is Burnhaven School?: Burnhaven School is located at South Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 0YX.
How is Burnhaven 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 Burnhaven School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.