How many pupils does Lochaline Primary School have?

Lochaline Primary School has 11 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochaline Primary School is 7.9:1.

Where is Lochaline Primary School?

Lochaline Primary School is located at Lochaline, By Oban, Highland, PA80 5XT.

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

Lochaline Primary School

By Oban, Highland · PA80 5XT

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About Lochaline Primary School

Lochaline Primary School is a primary school in By Oban, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 11 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 7.9:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 91% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: By Oban
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Lochaline, By Oban, PA80 5XT
Phone: 01967 421245
Email: lochaline.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.4

Teachers (FTE)

7.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender6 girls · 5 boys

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals91% 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 January 2019

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentExcellent

Raising attainment and achievementVery Good

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 Lochaline Primary School?: Lochaline Primary School is a primary school in By Oban, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lochaline Primary School have?: Lochaline Primary School has 11 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochaline Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochaline Primary School is 7.9:1.
Where is Lochaline Primary School?: Lochaline Primary School is located at Lochaline, By Oban, Highland, PA80 5XT.
How is Lochaline 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 Lochaline Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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