How many pupils does Smithton Primary School have?

Smithton Primary School has 362 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Smithton Primary School is 20.6:1.

Where is Smithton Primary School?

Smithton Primary School is located at Smithton, Inverness, Highland, IV2 7PD.

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

Smithton Primary School

Inverness, Highland · IV2 7PD

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Smithton Primary School

Smithton Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 362 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 20.6:1. 8% of pupils have English as an additional language. 79% 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: Smithton, Inverness, IV2 7PD
Phone: 01463 791606
Email: smithton.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

362

Pupil roll

17.6

Teachers (FTE)

20.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender182 girls · 180 boys

Additional support needs28% of pupils

English as an additional language8% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (3%)Q5 · least deprived (13%)

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 2010

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 needsSatisfactory

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 Smithton Primary School?: Smithton Primary School is a primary school in Inverness, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Smithton Primary School have?: Smithton Primary School has 362 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Smithton Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Smithton Primary School is 20.6:1.
Where is Smithton Primary School?: Smithton Primary School is located at Smithton, Inverness, Highland, IV2 7PD.
How is Smithton 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 Smithton Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.