How many pupils does Portsoy School have?

Portsoy School has 107 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Portsoy School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Portsoy School is 13.2:1.

Where is Portsoy School?

Portsoy School is located at Aird Street, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, AB45 2RB.

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

Portsoy School

Portsoy, Aberdeenshire · AB45 2RB

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About Portsoy School

Portsoy School is a primary school in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 107 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 0% 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: Portsoy
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Aird Street, Portsoy, AB45 2RB
Phone: 01261 455785
Email: portsoy.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

107

Pupil roll

8.1

Teachers (FTE)

13.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

21.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender58 girls · 49 boys

Additional support needs51% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 December 2013

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 needsSatisfactory

The curriculumWeak

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 Portsoy School?: Portsoy School is a primary school in Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Portsoy School have?: Portsoy School has 107 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Portsoy School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Portsoy School is 13.2:1.
Where is Portsoy School?: Portsoy School is located at Aird Street, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, AB45 2RB.
How is Portsoy 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 Portsoy School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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