How many pupils does Drakies Primary School have?

Drakies Primary School has 244 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Drakies Primary School is 21.6:1.

Where is Drakies Primary School?

Drakies Primary School is located at Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3SG.

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

Drakies Primary School

Inverness, Highland · IV2 3SG

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About Drakies Primary School

Drakies Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 244 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 21.6:1. 74% 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: Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, IV2 3SG
Phone: 01463 236032
Email: drakies.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

244

Pupil roll

11.3

Teachers (FTE)

21.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

27.1

Avg class size

Pupils by gender140 girls · 104 boys

Additional support needs33% of pupils

Registered for free school meals74% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (5%)Q5 · least deprived (62%)

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 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 curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Drakies Primary School?: Drakies Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Drakies Primary School have?: Drakies Primary School has 244 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Drakies Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Drakies Primary School is 21.6:1.
Where is Drakies Primary School?: Drakies Primary School is located at Drumossie Avenue, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3SG.
How is Drakies 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 Drakies Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.