How many pupils does Lochnell Primary School have?

Lochnell Primary School has 112 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochnell Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochnell Primary School is 13.7:1.

Where is Lochnell Primary School?

Lochnell Primary School is located at Ledaig, Benderloch, Argyll & Bute, PA37 1QS.

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

Lochnell Primary School

Benderloch, Argyll & Bute · PA37 1QS

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About Lochnell Primary School

Lochnell Primary School is a primary school in Benderloch, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 112 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Argyll & Bute →
Town: Benderloch
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Ledaig, Benderloch, PA37 1QS
Phone: 01631 720300
Email: enquiries-lochnell@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

112

Pupil roll

8.2

Teachers (FTE)

13.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

18.7

Avg class size

Pupils by gender59 girls · 53 boys

Additional support needs55% of pupils

English as an additional language0% 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 September 2019

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Lochnell Primary School?: Lochnell Primary School is a primary school in Benderloch, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lochnell Primary School have?: Lochnell Primary School has 112 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochnell Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochnell Primary School is 13.7:1.
Where is Lochnell Primary School?: Lochnell Primary School is located at Ledaig, Benderloch, Argyll & Bute, PA37 1QS.
How is Lochnell Primary 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 Lochnell Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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