How many pupils does Portlethen Academy have?

Portlethen Academy has 956 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Portlethen Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Portlethen Academy is 12.7:1.

Where is Portlethen Academy?

Portlethen Academy is located at Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4QL.

How is Portlethen Academy 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 Portlethen Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Portlethen Academy

Portlethen, Aberdeenshire · AB12 4QL

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About Portlethen Academy

Portlethen Academy is a secondary school in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 956 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.7:1. 3% 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: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Bruntland Road, Portlethen, AB12 4QL
Phone: 01224 087880
Email: portlethen.aca@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

956

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

12.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender489 girls · 467 boys

Additional support needs40% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Roll by stage

177

188

174

191

148

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 February 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

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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 Portlethen Academy?: Portlethen Academy is a secondary school in Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Portlethen Academy have?: Portlethen Academy has 956 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Portlethen Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Portlethen Academy is 12.7:1.
Where is Portlethen Academy?: Portlethen Academy is located at Bruntland Road, Portlethen, Aberdeenshire, AB12 4QL.
How is Portlethen Academy 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 Portlethen Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.