How many pupils does Hillside School have?

Hillside School has 446 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hillside School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hillside School is 18.6:1.

Where is Hillside School?

Hillside School is located at Newlands Drive, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4LX.

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

Hillside School

Portlethen, Aberdeenshire · AB12 4LX

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About Hillside School

Hillside School is a primary school in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 446 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 65% are registered for free school meals. 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: Newlands Drive, Portlethen, AB12 4LX
Phone: 01224 472850
Email: Hillside.Sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

446

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

18.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

26.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender205 girls · 241 boys

Additional support needs20% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals65% 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 March 2018

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Hillside School?: Hillside School is a primary school in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hillside School have?: Hillside School has 446 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hillside School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hillside School is 18.6:1.
Where is Hillside School?: Hillside School is located at Newlands Drive, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4LX.
How is Hillside 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 Hillside School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.