How many pupils does Hermitage Primary School have?

Hermitage Primary School has 372 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hermitage Primary School is 18.9:1.

Where is Hermitage Primary School?

Hermitage Primary School is located at Argyle Street East, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7EW.

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

Hermitage Primary School

Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute · G84 7EW

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About Hermitage Primary School

Hermitage Primary School is a primary school in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 372 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 2% of pupils have English as an additional language. 77% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Argyll & Bute →
Town: Helensburgh
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Argyle Street East, Helensburgh, G84 7EW
Phone: 01436 672949
Email: enquiries-hermitageprimary@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

372

Pupil roll

19.7

Teachers (FTE)

18.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender178 girls · 194 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Registered for free school meals77% 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 October 2023

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentVery Good

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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 Hermitage Primary School?: Hermitage Primary School is a primary school in Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hermitage Primary School have?: Hermitage Primary School has 372 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hermitage Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hermitage Primary School is 18.9:1.
Where is Hermitage Primary School?: Hermitage Primary School is located at Argyle Street East, Helensburgh, Argyll & Bute, G84 7EW.
How is Hermitage 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 Hermitage Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.