How many pupils does Tarland School have?

Tarland School has 80 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Tarland School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Tarland School is 14.3:1.

Where is Tarland School?

Tarland School is located at School Road, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 4UU.

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

Tarland School

Tarland, Aberdeenshire · AB34 4UU

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About Tarland School

Tarland School is a primary school in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 80 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 8% 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: Tarland
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: School Road, Tarland, AB34 4UU
Phone: 01339 267720
Email: tarland.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

5.6

Teachers (FTE)

14.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender36 girls · 44 boys

Additional support needs51% of pupils

English as an additional language8% 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 January 2020

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

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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 Tarland School?: Tarland School is a primary school in Tarland, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Tarland School have?: Tarland School has 80 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Tarland School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Tarland School is 14.3:1.
Where is Tarland School?: Tarland School is located at School Road, Tarland, Aberdeenshire, AB34 4UU.
How is Tarland 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 Tarland School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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