How many pupils does Kirn Primary School have?

Kirn Primary School has 293 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirn Primary School is 17.9:1.

Where is Kirn Primary School?

Kirn Primary School is located at Park Road, Kirn, Argyll & Bute, PA23 8EH.

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

Kirn Primary School

Kirn, Argyll & Bute · PA23 8EH

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About Kirn Primary School

Kirn Primary School is a primary school in Kirn, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 293 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 86% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Argyll & Bute →
Town: Kirn
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Park Road, Kirn, PA23 8EH
Phone: 01369 702509
Email: enquiries-kirn@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

293

Pupil roll

16.4

Teachers (FTE)

17.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender143 girls · 150 boys

Additional support needs42% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals86% 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 May 2013

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

Improvements in performanceExcellent

Learners' experiencesExcellent

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 Kirn Primary School?: Kirn Primary School is a primary school in Kirn, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Kirn Primary School have?: Kirn Primary School has 293 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Kirn Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Kirn Primary School is 17.9:1.
Where is Kirn Primary School?: Kirn Primary School is located at Park Road, Kirn, Argyll & Bute, PA23 8EH.
How is Kirn 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 Kirn Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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