How many pupils does Port Ellen Primary School have?

Port Ellen Primary School has 82 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Port Ellen Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Port Ellen Primary School is 16.1:1.

Where is Port Ellen Primary School?

Port Ellen Primary School is located at Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute, PA42 7BW.

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

Port Ellen Primary School

Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute · PA42 7BW

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About Port Ellen Primary School

Port Ellen 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 82 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.1:1. 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: Isle of Islay
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, PA42 7BW
Phone: 01496 302141
Email: enquiries-portellen@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

5.1

Teachers (FTE)

16.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender42 girls · 40 boys

Additional support needs45% 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 December 2013

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 curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Port Ellen Primary School?: Port Ellen Primary School is a primary school in Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Port Ellen Primary School have?: Port Ellen Primary School has 82 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Port Ellen Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Port Ellen Primary School is 16.1:1.
Where is Port Ellen Primary School?: Port Ellen Primary School is located at Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll & Bute, PA42 7BW.
How is Port Ellen 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 Port Ellen Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.