How many pupils does Dales Park School have?

Dales Park School has 349 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dales Park School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dales Park School is 14.4:1.

Where is Dales Park School?

Dales Park School is located at Berryden Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 2GD.

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

Dales Park School

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire · AB42 2GD

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About Dales Park School

Dales Park School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 349 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 9% of pupils have English as an additional language. 84% 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: Berryden Road, Peterhead, AB42 2GD
Phone: 01779 477133
Email: dalespark.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

349

Pupil roll

24.2

Teachers (FTE)

14.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender189 girls · 160 boys

Additional support needs61% of pupils

English as an additional language9% of pupils

Registered for free school meals84% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (2%)Q5 · least deprived (3%)

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 March 2011

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Dales Park School?: Dales Park School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dales Park School have?: Dales Park School has 349 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dales Park School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dales Park School is 14.4:1.
Where is Dales Park School?: Dales Park School is located at Berryden Road, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 2GD.
How is Dales Park 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 Dales Park School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.