How many pupils does Inshes Primary School have?

Inshes Primary School has 278 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Inshes Primary School is 17.3:1.

Where is Inshes Primary School?

Inshes Primary School is located at Inshes Road, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3RF.

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

Inshes Primary School

Inverness, Highland · IV2 3RF

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About Inshes Primary School

Inshes Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 278 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.3:1. 4% of pupils have English as an additional language. 72% 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: Inshes Road, Inverness, IV2 3RF
Phone: 01463 725920
Email: inshes.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

278

Pupil roll

16.1

Teachers (FTE)

17.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender152 girls · 126 boys

Additional support needs51% of pupils

English as an additional language4% of pupils

Registered for free school meals72% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (7%)Q5 · least deprived (21%)

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 May 2018

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 assessmentVery Good

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 Inshes Primary School?: Inshes Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Inshes Primary School have?: Inshes Primary School has 278 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Inshes Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Inshes Primary School is 17.3:1.
Where is Inshes Primary School?: Inshes Primary School is located at Inshes Road, Inverness, Highland, IV2 3RF.
How is Inshes 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 Inshes Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.