How many pupils does Macdiarmid Primary School have?

Macdiarmid Primary School has 20 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Macdiarmid Primary School is 7.7:1.

Where is Macdiarmid Primary School?

Macdiarmid Primary School is located at Carbost, Skeabost Bridge, Highland, IV51 9PD.

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

Macdiarmid Primary School

Skeabost Bridge, Highland · IV51 9PD

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About Macdiarmid Primary School

Macdiarmid Primary School is a primary school in Skeabost Bridge, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 20 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 7.7:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 75% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: Skeabost Bridge
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Carbost, Skeabost Bridge, IV51 9PD
Phone: 01470 532229
Email: macdiarmid.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.6

Teachers (FTE)

7.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender11 girls · 9 boys

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals75% 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 February 2012

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' experiencesVery Good

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 Macdiarmid Primary School?: Macdiarmid Primary School is a primary school in Skeabost Bridge, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Macdiarmid Primary School have?: Macdiarmid Primary School has 20 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Macdiarmid Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Macdiarmid Primary School is 7.7:1.
Where is Macdiarmid Primary School?: Macdiarmid Primary School is located at Carbost, Skeabost Bridge, Highland, IV51 9PD.
How is Macdiarmid 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 Macdiarmid Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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