How many pupils does Lochardil Primary School have?

Lochardil Primary School has 312 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochardil Primary School is 21.7:1.

Where is Lochardil Primary School?

Lochardil Primary School is located at Lochardil Road, Inverness, Highland, IV2 4LB.

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

Lochardil Primary School

Inverness, Highland · IV2 4LB

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Lochardil Primary School

Lochardil Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 312 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 21.7:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 70% 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: Lochardil Road, Inverness, IV2 4LB
Phone: 01463 230250
Email: lochardil.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

312

Pupil roll

14.4

Teachers (FTE)

21.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender175 girls · 137 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals70% 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 2022

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

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 Lochardil Primary School?: Lochardil Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Lochardil Primary School have?: Lochardil Primary School has 312 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Lochardil Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Lochardil Primary School is 21.7:1.
Where is Lochardil Primary School?: Lochardil Primary School is located at Lochardil Road, Inverness, Highland, IV2 4LB.
How is Lochardil 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 Lochardil Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.