How many pupils does Garelochhead Primary School have?

Garelochhead Primary School has 69 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Garelochhead Primary School is 12.1:1.

Where is Garelochhead Primary School?

Garelochhead Primary School is located at Feorlin Way, Garelochhead, Argyll & Bute, G84 0DG.

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

Garelochhead Primary School

Garelochhead, Argyll & Bute · G84 0DG

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About Garelochhead Primary School

Garelochhead Primary School is a primary school in Garelochhead, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 69 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 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: Garelochhead
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Feorlin Way, Garelochhead, G84 0DG
Phone: 01436 810322
Email: enquiries-garelochhead@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

5.7

Teachers (FTE)

12.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

17.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender28 girls · 41 boys

Additional support needs30% 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 November 2010

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Garelochhead Primary School?: Garelochhead Primary School is a primary school in Garelochhead, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Garelochhead Primary School have?: Garelochhead Primary School has 69 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Garelochhead Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Garelochhead Primary School is 12.1:1.
Where is Garelochhead Primary School?: Garelochhead Primary School is located at Feorlin Way, Garelochhead, Argyll & Bute, G84 0DG.
How is Garelochhead 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 Garelochhead Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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