How many pupils does Craignish Primary School have?

Craignish Primary School has 17 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Craignish Primary School is 6.5:1.

Where is Craignish Primary School?

Craignish Primary School is located at Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, PA31 8QN.

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

Craignish Primary School

Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute · PA31 8QN

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About Craignish Primary School

Craignish Primary School is a primary school in Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 17 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 6.5:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 71% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Argyll & Bute →
Town: Lochgilphead
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Ardfern, Lochgilphead, PA31 8QN
Phone: 01852 500652
Email: enquiries-craignish@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.6

Teachers (FTE)

6.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

8.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender7 girls · 10 boys

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals71% 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 June 2017

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

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Craignish Primary School?: Craignish Primary School is a primary school in Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Craignish Primary School have?: Craignish Primary School has 17 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Craignish Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Craignish Primary School is 6.5:1.
Where is Craignish Primary School?: Craignish Primary School is located at Ardfern, Lochgilphead, Argyll & Bute, PA31 8QN.
How is Craignish 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 Craignish Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.