How many pupils does Fishermoss School have?

Fishermoss School has 253 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Fishermoss School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Fishermoss School is 18.2:1.

Where is Fishermoss School?

Fishermoss School is located at Berrymuir Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4UF.

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

Fishermoss School

Portlethen, Aberdeenshire · AB12 4UF

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About Fishermoss School

Fishermoss School is a primary school in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 253 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.2:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Portlethen
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Berrymuir Road, Portlethen, AB12 4UF
Phone: 01224 472875
Email: fishermoss.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

253

Pupil roll

13.9

Teachers (FTE)

18.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender130 girls · 123 boys

Additional support needs30% of pupils

English as an additional language6% 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 June 2018

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

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery Good

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 Fishermoss School?: Fishermoss School is a primary school in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Fishermoss School have?: Fishermoss School has 253 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Fishermoss School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Fishermoss School is 18.2:1.
Where is Fishermoss School?: Fishermoss School is located at Berrymuir Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4UF.
How is Fishermoss 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 Fishermoss School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.