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Lochgoilhead Primary School

Cairndow, Argyll & Bute · PA24 8AJ

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About Lochgoilhead Primary School

Lochgoilhead Primary School is a primary school in Cairndow, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 28 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 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
Cairndow
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, PA24 8AJ
Phone
01301 703338

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
28
Pupil roll
2.6
Teachers (FTE)
10.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
14
Avg class size
Pupils by gender11 girls · 17 boys
Additional support needs39% of pupils
English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

P3
6
P5
6

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 February 2014

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good
Learners' experiencesVery Good
Meeting learning needsVery Good
The curriculumGood
Improvement through self-evaluationSatisfactory

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

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 Lochgoilhead Primary School?
Lochgoilhead Primary School is a primary school in Cairndow, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lochgoilhead Primary School have?
Lochgoilhead Primary School has 28 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgoilhead Primary School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochgoilhead Primary School is 10.8:1.
Where is Lochgoilhead Primary School?
Lochgoilhead Primary School is located at Lochgoilhead, Cairndow, Argyll & Bute, PA24 8AJ.
How is Lochgoilhead 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 Lochgoilhead Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.