How many pupils does Carbost Primary School have?

Carbost Primary School has 17 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Carbost Primary School is 5:1.

Where is Carbost Primary School?

Carbost Primary School is located at Carbost, Isle Of Skye, Highland, IV47 8SR.

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

Carbost Primary School

Isle Of Skye, Highland · IV47 8SR

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About Carbost Primary School

Carbost Primary School is a primary school in Isle Of Skye, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 17 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 5:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 53% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: Isle Of Skye
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Carbost, Isle Of Skye, IV47 8SR
Phone: 01478 640237
Email: carbost.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.4

Teachers (FTE)

5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

8.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender9 girls · 8 boys

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals53% of pupils

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (0%)

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 2011

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

Improvements in performanceWeak

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationUnsatisfactory

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 Carbost Primary School?: Carbost Primary School is a primary school in Isle Of Skye, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Carbost Primary School have?: Carbost Primary School has 17 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Carbost Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Carbost Primary School is 5:1.
Where is Carbost Primary School?: Carbost Primary School is located at Carbost, Isle Of Skye, Highland, IV47 8SR.
How is Carbost 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 Carbost Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.