How many pupils does Alva Primary School have?

Alva Primary School has 356 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Alva Primary School is 11.2:1.

Where is Alva Primary School?

Alva Primary School is located at Brook Street, Alva, Clackmannanshire, FK12 5LY.

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

Alva Primary School

Alva, Clackmannanshire · FK12 5LY

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Alva Primary School

Alva Primary School is a primary school in Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 356 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Clackmannanshire →
Town: Alva
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Brook Street, Alva, FK12 5LY
Phone: 01259 760987
Email: alvaprimary@edu.clacks.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

356

Pupil roll

31.8

Teachers (FTE)

11.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

17.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender164 girls · 192 boys

Additional support needs47% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (10%)Q5 · least deprived (5%)

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 January 2023

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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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 Alva Primary School?: Alva Primary School is a primary school in Alva, Clackmannanshire, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Alva Primary School have?: Alva Primary School has 356 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Alva Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Alva Primary School is 11.2:1.
Where is Alva Primary School?: Alva Primary School is located at Brook Street, Alva, Clackmannanshire, FK12 5LY.
How is Alva 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 Alva Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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