How many pupils does Durness Primary School have?

Durness Primary School has 9 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Durness Primary School is 5.3:1.

Where is Durness Primary School?

Durness Primary School is located at Durness, by Lairg, Highland, IV27 4PN.

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

Durness Primary School

by Lairg, Highland · IV27 4PN

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Durness Primary School

Durness Primary School is a primary school in by Lairg, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 9 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 5.3:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 78% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: by Lairg
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Durness, by Lairg, IV27 4PN
Phone: 01971 511237
Email: durness.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.7

Teachers (FTE)

5.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% of pupils

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)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 September 2014

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 needsSatisfactory

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 Durness Primary School?: Durness Primary School is a primary school in by Lairg, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Durness Primary School have?: Durness Primary School has 9 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Durness Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Durness Primary School is 5.3:1.
Where is Durness Primary School?: Durness Primary School is located at Durness, by Lairg, Highland, IV27 4PN.
How is Durness 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 Durness Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.