How many pupils does Clerkhill School have?

Clerkhill School has 410 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Clerkhill School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Clerkhill School is 15.5:1.

Where is Clerkhill School?

Clerkhill School is located at Cairntrodlie, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 2AX.

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

Clerkhill School

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire · AB42 2AX

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About Clerkhill School

Clerkhill School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 410 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 10% of pupils have English as an additional language. 73% 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: Cairntrodlie, Peterhead, AB42 2AX
Phone: 01779 403660
Email: clerkhill.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

410

Pupil roll

26.4

Teachers (FTE)

15.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender184 girls · 226 boys

Additional support needs48% of pupils

English as an additional language10% of pupils

Registered for free school meals73% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (2%)Q5 · least deprived (14%)

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 2023

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

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 Clerkhill School?: Clerkhill School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Clerkhill School have?: Clerkhill School has 410 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Clerkhill School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Clerkhill School is 15.5:1.
Where is Clerkhill School?: Clerkhill School is located at Cairntrodlie, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 2AX.
How is Clerkhill 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 Clerkhill School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.