How many pupils does Auchtertyre Primary have?

Auchtertyre Primary has 33 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Auchtertyre Primary?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Auchtertyre Primary is 10.6:1.

Where is Auchtertyre Primary?

Auchtertyre Primary is located at Auchtertyre, Balmacara, Highland, IV40 8EG.

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

Auchtertyre Primary

Balmacara, Highland · IV40 8EG

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Auchtertyre Primary

Auchtertyre Primary is a primary school in Balmacara, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 33 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 67% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: Balmacara
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Auchtertyre, Balmacara, IV40 8EG
Phone: 01599 566209
Email: auchtertyre.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.1

Teachers (FTE)

10.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

16.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender15 girls · 18 boys

Additional support needs33% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals67% 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 2018

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

Leadership of changeWeak

Learning, teaching and assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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 Auchtertyre Primary?: Auchtertyre Primary is a primary school in Balmacara, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Auchtertyre Primary have?: Auchtertyre Primary has 33 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Auchtertyre Primary?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Auchtertyre Primary is 10.6:1.
Where is Auchtertyre Primary?: Auchtertyre Primary is located at Auchtertyre, Balmacara, Highland, IV40 8EG.
How is Auchtertyre Primary 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 Auchtertyre Primary's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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