How many pupils does Obsdale Primary School have?

Obsdale Primary School has 100 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Obsdale Primary School is 12.2:1.

Where is Obsdale Primary School?

Obsdale Primary School is located at Alness, Ross-Shire, Highland, IV17 0TP.

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

Obsdale Primary School

Ross-Shire, Highland · IV17 0TP

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Obsdale Primary School

Obsdale Primary School is a primary school in Ross-Shire, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 100 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 16% of pupils have English as an additional language. 90% 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 0TP
Phone: 01349 882860
Email: obsdale.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

100

Pupil roll

8.2

Teachers (FTE)

12.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender42 girls · 58 boys

Additional support needs58% of pupils

English as an additional language16% of pupils

Registered for free school meals90% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (56%)Q5 · least deprived (12%)

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 performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumWeak

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Obsdale Primary School?: Obsdale Primary School is a primary school in Ross-Shire, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Obsdale Primary School have?: Obsdale Primary School has 100 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Obsdale Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Obsdale Primary School is 12.2:1.
Where is Obsdale Primary School?: Obsdale Primary School is located at Alness, Ross-Shire, Highland, IV17 0TP.
How is Obsdale 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 Obsdale Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.