How many pupils does Peterhead Central School have?

Peterhead Central School has 115 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Peterhead Central School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Peterhead Central School is 11.3:1.

Where is Peterhead Central School?

Peterhead Central School is located at St Peter Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 1QD.

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

Peterhead Central School

Peterhead, Aberdeenshire · AB42 1QD

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About Peterhead Central School

Peterhead Central School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 115 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 35% of pupils have English as an additional language. 78% 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: St Peter Street, Peterhead, AB42 1QD
Phone: 01779 403650
Email: peterheadcentral.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

115

Pupil roll

10.2

Teachers (FTE)

11.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender37 girls · 78 boys

Additional support needs63% of pupils

English as an additional language35% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 September 2009

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 needsGood

The curriculumGood

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 Peterhead Central School?: Peterhead Central School is a primary school in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Peterhead Central School have?: Peterhead Central School has 115 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Peterhead Central School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Peterhead Central School is 11.3:1.
Where is Peterhead Central School?: Peterhead Central School is located at St Peter Street, Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 1QD.
How is Peterhead Central 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 Peterhead Central School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.