How many pupils does Merkinch Primary School have?

Merkinch Primary School has 216 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Merkinch Primary School is 13.1:1.

Where is Merkinch Primary School?

Merkinch Primary School is located at Telford Road, Inverness, Highland, IV3 8HY.

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

Merkinch Primary School

Inverness, Highland · IV3 8HY

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About Merkinch Primary School

Merkinch Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 216 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 11% of pupils have English as an additional language. 94% 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: Telford Road, Inverness, IV3 8HY
Phone: 01463 232962
Email: merkinch.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

216

Pupil roll

16.5

Teachers (FTE)

13.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender115 girls · 101 boys

Additional support needs59% of pupils

English as an additional language11% of pupils

Registered for free school meals94% 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 December 2010

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

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 Merkinch Primary School?: Merkinch Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Merkinch Primary School have?: Merkinch Primary School has 216 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Merkinch Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Merkinch Primary School is 13.1:1.
Where is Merkinch Primary School?: Merkinch Primary School is located at Telford Road, Inverness, Highland, IV3 8HY.
How is Merkinch 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 Merkinch Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.