How many pupils does Helmsdale Primary School have?

Helmsdale Primary School has 41 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Helmsdale Primary School is 15.2:1.

Where is Helmsdale Primary School?

Helmsdale Primary School is located at Helmsdale, Sutherland, Highland, KW8 6JW.

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

Helmsdale Primary School

Sutherland, Highland · KW8 6JW

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About Helmsdale Primary School

Helmsdale Primary School is a primary school in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 41 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 15.2:1. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: Sutherland
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Helmsdale, Sutherland, KW8 6JW
Phone: 01431 821244
Email: helmsdale.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.7

Teachers (FTE)

15.2:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender20 girls · 21 boys

Additional support needs34% 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 2023

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

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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 Helmsdale Primary School?: Helmsdale Primary School is a primary school in Sutherland, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Helmsdale Primary School have?: Helmsdale Primary School has 41 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Helmsdale Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Helmsdale Primary School is 15.2:1.
Where is Helmsdale Primary School?: Helmsdale Primary School is located at Helmsdale, Sutherland, Highland, KW8 6JW.
How is Helmsdale 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 Helmsdale Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.