How many pupils does Caol Primary School have?

Caol Primary School has 194 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Caol Primary School is 18:1.

Where is Caol Primary School?

Caol Primary School is located at Glenkingie Street, Fort William, Highland, PH33 7DP.

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

Caol Primary School

Fort William, Highland · PH33 7DP

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About Caol Primary School

Caol Primary School is a primary school in Fort William, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 194 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 18:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. 80% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: Fort William
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Glenkingie Street, Fort William, PH33 7DP
Phone: 01397 703366
Email: caol.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

194

Pupil roll

10.8

Teachers (FTE)

18:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

24.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender80 girls · 114 boys

Additional support needs52% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Registered for free school meals80% 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 September 2019

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

Leadership of changeVery Good

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionVery 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 Caol Primary School?: Caol Primary School is a primary school in Fort William, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Caol Primary School have?: Caol Primary School has 194 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Caol Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Caol Primary School is 18:1.
Where is Caol Primary School?: Caol Primary School is located at Glenkingie Street, Fort William, Highland, PH33 7DP.
How is Caol 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 Caol Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.