How many pupils does Lochinver Primary School have?

Lochinver Primary School has 30 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochinver Primary School is 11.1:1.

Where is Lochinver Primary School?

Lochinver Primary School is located at Lochinver, By Lairg, Highland, IV27 4LF.

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

Lochinver Primary School

By Lairg, Highland · IV27 4LF

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About Lochinver Primary School

Lochinver Primary School is a primary school in By Lairg, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 30 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.1:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 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: Lochinver, By Lairg, IV27 4LF
Phone: 01571 844235
Email: lochinver.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.7

Teachers (FTE)

11.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender15 girls · 15 boys

Additional support needs43% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 October 2022

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Lochinver Primary School?: Lochinver Primary School is a primary school in By Lairg, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lochinver Primary School have?: Lochinver Primary School has 30 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochinver Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochinver Primary School is 11.1:1.
Where is Lochinver Primary School?: Lochinver Primary School is located at Lochinver, By Lairg, Highland, IV27 4LF.
How is Lochinver 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 Lochinver Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.