How many pupils does Bowmore Primary School have?

Bowmore Primary School has 58 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Bowmore Primary School is 15.7:1.

Where is Bowmore Primary School?

Bowmore Primary School is located at Bowmore, Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute, PA43 7JX.

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

Bowmore Primary School

Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute · PA43 7JX

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About Bowmore Primary School

Bowmore Primary School is a primary school in Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 58 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.7:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Argyll & Bute →
Town: Isle of Islay
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Bowmore, Isle of Islay, PA43 7JX
Phone: 01496 810522
Email: enquiries-bowmore@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.7

Teachers (FTE)

15.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender31 girls · 27 boys

Additional support needs43% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 October 2014

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumWeak

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.

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 Bowmore Primary School?: Bowmore Primary School is a primary school in Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Bowmore Primary School have?: Bowmore Primary School has 58 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bowmore Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Bowmore Primary School is 15.7:1.
Where is Bowmore Primary School?: Bowmore Primary School is located at Bowmore, Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute, PA43 7JX.
How is Bowmore 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 Bowmore Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.