How many pupils does Shieldaig Primary School have?

Shieldaig Primary School has 23 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Shieldaig Primary School is 8.2:1.

Where is Shieldaig Primary School?

Shieldaig Primary School is located at Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highland, IV54 8XN.

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

Shieldaig Primary School

Strathcarron, Highland · IV54 8XN

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Shieldaig Primary School

Shieldaig Primary School is a primary school in Strathcarron, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 23 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 87% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: Strathcarron
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Shieldaig, Strathcarron, IV54 8XN
Phone: 01520 755269
Email: shieldaig.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.8

Teachers (FTE)

8.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

11.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender12 girls · 11 boys

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals87% 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 June 2016

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 needsVery Good

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 Shieldaig Primary School?: Shieldaig Primary School is a primary school in Strathcarron, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Shieldaig Primary School have?: Shieldaig Primary School has 23 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Shieldaig Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Shieldaig Primary School is 8.2:1.
Where is Shieldaig Primary School?: Shieldaig Primary School is located at Shieldaig, Strathcarron, Highland, IV54 8XN.
How is Shieldaig 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 Shieldaig Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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