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Fishermoss School Background Information

Fishermoss School is located in the coastal town Portlethen located 7 miles south of Aberdeen. The population is 8,969 (2022 census) making it the 7th most populous settlement within Aberdeenshire. Portlethen has a business park, retail parks, tennis courts, all-weather pitches, play parks, bowling green, swimming pool and a golf club. There is an integrated community library and community centre located within Portlethen Academy. The town has several Christian congregations, medical practice, dentist, vets, social work offices and several oil and gas related companies. Fishermoss School serves the south side of the town of Portlethen. The school is a member of the Portlethen Community Network and pupils transfer to Portlethen Academy. Fishermoss School is a non-denominational school providing education for children age 3 to 12. We regularly work alongside other schools in the area and staff from agencies such as the Health Service, Police and Social Work. We are also supported by the Educational Psychology services, Sensory Support and EAL. The school has an active and supportive Parent Staff Council. The school makes use of community facilities such as the Library, Parish Church, Academy, Allotment, Moss, Community Woodland and Bourtree Park. Parents provide significant support to develop the football skills of pupils of the school. Through the Active Schools programme children are able to attend a range of sporting activities either taster sessions during the school day or After School Clubs.