How many schools are there in Aberdeenshire?

There are 168 schools in Aberdeenshire listed on FindGreatSchools: 147 primary, 17 secondary and 4 special. Each listing links to a full profile with results, leaver destinations and demographics where published.

Which are the top-rated schools in Aberdeenshire?

Under our composite score, Banchory Academy is the highest-ranked secondary school in Aberdeenshire. The score blends attainment, progress and engagement into one A to F grade, weighted by data completeness. Primary and special schools are listed rather than scored.

Why aren't primary schools in Aberdeenshire ranked?

Because Scotland publishes no per-school primary attainment data, so there is nothing to score them on. Secondary schools in Aberdeenshire are ranked on the Insight senior phase measures, leaver destinations and progress; primary and special schools are listed A to Z.

The best schools in Aberdeenshire

Compare 168 schools in Aberdeenshire on one page: the top-rated secondary schools ranked by Highers and National 5 results and our composite score, plus every primary and special school in the area. Top of the list: Banchory Academy (secondary).

Local Authority 168 schools

Primary schools

147 primary schools in Aberdeenshire, listed A to Z. Scotland publishes no per-school primary results, so they are not ranked. Showing the first 6.

The best schools in Aberdeenshire

Aberchirder School

Aboyne Primary School

Alehousewells School

Alford Primary School

Arduthie School

Arnage School

Banchory Academy

Westhill Academy

Kemnay Academy

Aboyne Academy

Inverurie Academy

Portlethen Academy

Anna Ritchie School

Carronhill School

St Andrew's School

Westfield School

Schools in Aberdeenshire: common questions

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