How many pupils does Auchterless School have?

Auchterless School has 56 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Auchterless School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Auchterless School is 11.9:1.

Where is Auchterless School?

Auchterless School is located at Auchterless, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8BA.

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

Auchterless School

Turriff, Aberdeenshire · AB53 8BA

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About Auchterless School

Auchterless School is a primary school in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 56 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.9:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Aberdeenshire →
Town: Turriff
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Auchterless, Turriff, AB53 8BA
Phone: 01888 511221
Email: auchterless.sch@aberdeenshire.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

4.7

Teachers (FTE)

11.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

18.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender24 girls · 32 boys

Additional support needs71% 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 November 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' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Auchterless School?: Auchterless School is a primary school in Turriff, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Auchterless School have?: Auchterless School has 56 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Auchterless School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Auchterless School is 11.9:1.
Where is Auchterless School?: Auchterless School is located at Auchterless, Turriff, Aberdeenshire, AB53 8BA.
How is Auchterless 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 Auchterless School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.