How many pupils does Tarves School have?

Tarves School has 175 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Tarves School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Tarves School is 17.3:1.

Where is Tarves School?

Tarves School is located at Duthie Road, Tarves Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7JX.

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

Tarves School

Tarves Ellon, Aberdeenshire · AB41 7JX

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About Tarves School

Tarves School is a primary school in Tarves Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 175 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.3:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Tarves Ellon
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Duthie Road, Tarves Ellon, AB41 7JX
Phone: 01651 267445
Email: tarves.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

175

Pupil roll

10.1

Teachers (FTE)

17.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender83 girls · 92 boys

Additional support needs35% 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 April 2013

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

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 Tarves School?: Tarves School is a primary school in Tarves Ellon, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Tarves School have?: Tarves School has 175 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Tarves School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Tarves School is 17.3:1.
Where is Tarves School?: Tarves School is located at Duthie Road, Tarves Ellon, Aberdeenshire, AB41 7JX.
How is Tarves 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 Tarves School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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