How many pupils does Scourie Primary School have?

Scourie Primary School has 16 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Scourie Primary School is 5.7:1.

Where is Scourie Primary School?

Scourie Primary School is located at Scourie, By Lairg, Highland, IV27 4TG.

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

Scourie Primary School

By Lairg, Highland · IV27 4TG

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Scourie Primary School

Scourie Primary School is a primary school in By Lairg, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 16 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 5.7:1. 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: Scourie, By Lairg, IV27 4TG
Phone: 01971 502282
Email: scourie.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.8

Teachers (FTE)

5.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender9 girls · 7 boys

Additional support needs38% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

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 November 2013

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Scourie Primary School?: Scourie Primary School is a primary school in By Lairg, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Scourie Primary School have?: Scourie Primary School has 16 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Scourie Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Scourie Primary School is 5.7:1.
Where is Scourie Primary School?: Scourie Primary School is located at Scourie, By Lairg, Highland, IV27 4TG.
How is Scourie 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 Scourie Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.