How many pupils does Central Primary School have?

Central Primary School has 160 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Central Primary School is 15.5:1.

Where is Central Primary School?

Central Primary School is located at Kenneth Street, Inverness, Highland, IV3 5DW.

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

Central Primary School

Inverness, Highland · IV3 5DW

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About Central Primary School

Central Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 160 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.5:1. 34% of pupils have English as an additional language. 85% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: Inverness
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Kenneth Street, Inverness, IV3 5DW
Phone: 01463 233906
Email: central.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

160

Pupil roll

10.3

Teachers (FTE)

15.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender77 girls · 83 boys

Additional support needs55% of pupils

English as an additional language34% of pupils

Registered for free school meals85% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (30%)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 2012

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 needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Central Primary School?: Central Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Central Primary School have?: Central Primary School has 160 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Central Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Central Primary School is 15.5:1.
Where is Central Primary School?: Central Primary School is located at Kenneth Street, Inverness, Highland, IV3 5DW.
How is Central 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 Central Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.