How many pupils does Barcaldine Primary School have?

Barcaldine Primary School has 9 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Barcaldine Primary School is 5.6:1.

Where is Barcaldine Primary School?

Barcaldine Primary School is located at Barcaldine, By Oban, Argyll & Bute, PA37 1SG.

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

Barcaldine Primary School

By Oban, Argyll & Bute · PA37 1SG

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About Barcaldine Primary School

Barcaldine Primary School is a primary school in By Oban, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 9 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 5.6:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 100% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Argyll & Bute →
Town: By Oban
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Barcaldine, By Oban, PA37 1SG
Phone: 01631 720391
Email: enquiries-barcaldine@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.6

Teachers (FTE)

5.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% of pupils

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 December 2018

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 Barcaldine Primary School?: Barcaldine Primary School is a primary school in By Oban, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Barcaldine Primary School have?: Barcaldine Primary School has 9 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Barcaldine Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Barcaldine Primary School is 5.6:1.
Where is Barcaldine Primary School?: Barcaldine Primary School is located at Barcaldine, By Oban, Argyll & Bute, PA37 1SG.
How is Barcaldine 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 Barcaldine Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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