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Best Schools in Aberdeen City

65 schools ranked by Ofsted Rating

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Schools in Aberdeen City ranked

1

Abbotswell School

AB12 5QX
Primary
Local Authority
2

Aberdeen Grammar School

AB10 1HT
Secondary
Local Authority
3

Airyhall School

AB15 8AD
Primary
Local Authority
4

Albyn School

AB15 4PB
All-through
Other independent school
5

Ashley Road School

AB10 6RU
Primary
Local Authority
6

Braehead School

AB22 8RR
Primary
Local Authority
7

Bramble Brae School

AB16 7BL
Primary
Local Authority
8

Bridge Of Don Academy

AB22 8RR
Secondary
Local Authority
9

Brimmond School

AB21 9DF
Primary
Local Authority
10

Broomhill School

AB10 6JF
Primary
Local Authority
11

Bucksburn Academy

AB21 9DG
Secondary
Local Authority
12

Charleston School

AB12 3FH
Primary
Local Authority
13

Cornhill School

AB16 5BL
Primary
Local Authority
14

Countesswells School

AB15 8NF
Primary
Local Authority
15

Culter School

AB14 0RX
Primary
Local Authority
16

Cults Academy

AB15 9TP
Secondary
Local Authority
17

Cults School

AB15 9RG
Primary
Local Authority
18

Danestone School

AB22 8ZN
Primary
Local Authority
19

Dóxa Theó Christian School

AB24 2SF
Primary
Other independent school
20

Dyce Academy

AB21 7NF
Secondary
Local Authority
21

Dyce School

AB21 7BD
Primary
Local Authority
22

Fernielea School

AB15 6HD
Primary
Local Authority
23

Ferryhill School

AB11 8DL
Primary
Local Authority
24

Forehill School

AB22 8UR
Primary
Local Authority
25

Gilcomstoun School

AB10 1PG
Primary
Local Authority
26

Glashieburn School

AB22 8UR
Primary
Local Authority
27

Greenbrae School

AB23 8NJ
Primary
Local Authority
28

Greyhope School & Community Hub

AB11 8HD
Primary
Local Authority
29

Hanover Street School

AB24 5HN
Primary
Local Authority
30

Harlaw Academy

AB10 1RG
Secondary
Local Authority

Special schools and alternative provision in Aberdeen City

These schools serve pupils with particular needs, so they aren't ranked against mainstream schools on exam results. Places are usually arranged through the council, often via an Education, Health and Care plan.

Questions parents ask about schools in Aberdeen City

How many schools are there in Aberdeen City?

Aberdeen City has 69 open schools: 48 state primary, 11 state secondary or all-through, 6 independent and 4 special.

Source: DfE Get Information About Schools

Do schools in Aberdeen City have catchment areas?

Scottish schools have catchment zones, set by Aberdeen City and published on its website. A child living in a school's zone is normally given a place there; to apply for a school outside your zone you make a placing request.

How do I apply for a school place in Aberdeen City?

Children are normally given a place at their catchment school, and Aberdeen City writes to families to confirm it. To ask for a different school, make a placing request to Aberdeen City - these usually open in November and close in mid-March for the following August.

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