How many pupils does Coulhill Primary School have?

Coulhill Primary School has 158 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Coulhill Primary School is 13.4:1.

Where is Coulhill Primary School?

Coulhill Primary School is located at Alness, Ross-shire, Highland, IV17 0RD.

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

Coulhill Primary School

Ross-shire, Highland · IV17 0RD

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Coulhill Primary School

Coulhill Primary School is a primary school in Ross-shire, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 158 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.4:1. 5% of pupils have English as an additional language. 91% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: Ross-shire
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Alness, Ross-shire, IV17 0RD
Phone: 01349 882713
Email: coulhill.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

158

Pupil roll

11.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

19.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender68 girls · 90 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

English as an additional language5% of pupils

Registered for free school meals91% 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 March 2019

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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 Coulhill Primary School?: Coulhill Primary School is a primary school in Ross-shire, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Coulhill Primary School have?: Coulhill Primary School has 158 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Coulhill Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Coulhill Primary School is 13.4:1.
Where is Coulhill Primary School?: Coulhill Primary School is located at Alness, Ross-shire, Highland, IV17 0RD.
How is Coulhill 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 Coulhill Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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