How many pupils does St Columba's Primary School have?

St Columba's Primary School has 212 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's Primary School is 17.7:1.

Is St Columba's Primary School a denominational school?

St Columba's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.

Where is St Columba's Primary School?

St Columba's Primary School is located at Oban Primary Campus, Soroba Road, Argyll & Bute, PA34 4SB.

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

St Columba's Primary School

Soroba Road, Argyll & Bute · PA34 4SB

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About St Columba's Primary School

St Columba's Primary School is a primary school in Soroba Road, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is a Roman Catholic school. It has 212 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.7:1. 11% of pupils have English as an additional language. 82% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Argyll & Bute →
Town: Soroba Road
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Roman Catholic
Address: Oban Primary Campus, Soroba Road, PA34 4SB
Phone: 01631 568092/0/1
Email: enquiries-stcolumbas@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

212

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

17.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

23.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender101 girls · 111 boys

Additional support needs35% of pupils

English as an additional language11% of pupils

Registered for free school meals82% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)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 May 2015

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

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 St Columba's Primary School?: St Columba's Primary School is a primary school in Soroba Road, Argyll & Bute, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Columba's Primary School have?: St Columba's Primary School has 212 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Columba's Primary School is 17.7:1.
Is St Columba's Primary School a denominational school?: St Columba's Primary School is a Roman Catholic school.
Where is St Columba's Primary School?: St Columba's Primary School is located at Oban Primary Campus, Soroba Road, Argyll & Bute, PA34 4SB.
How is St Columba's 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 St Columba's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.