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Bridgend Primary School

Alness, Highland · IV17 0QA

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About Bridgend Primary School

Bridgend Primary School is a primary school in Alness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 275 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18.6:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 85% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area
Highland →
Town
Alness
Phase
Primary
Type
Local Authority
Denomination
Non-denominational
Address
Ardross Road, Alness, IV17 0QA
Phone
01349 882285

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025
275
Pupil roll
14.8
Teachers (FTE)
18.6:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
25
Avg class size
Pupils by gender133 girls · 142 boys
Additional support needs41% of pupils
English as an additional language4% of pupils
Registered for free school meals85% of pupils

Roll by stage

P1
34
P2
43
P3
36
P4
46
P5
49
P6
36
P7
31

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 2024

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory
Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

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 Bridgend Primary School?
Bridgend Primary School is a primary school in Alness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Bridgend Primary School have?
Bridgend Primary School has 275 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Bridgend Primary School?
The pupil–teacher ratio at Bridgend Primary School is 18.6:1.
Where is Bridgend Primary School?
Bridgend Primary School is located at Ardross Road, Alness, Highland, IV17 0QA.
How is Bridgend 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 Bridgend Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.