How many pupils does Canisbay Primary School have?

Canisbay Primary School has 38 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Canisbay Primary School is 13.6:1.

Where is Canisbay Primary School?

Canisbay Primary School is located at Canisbay, Wick, Highland, KW1 4YH.

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

Canisbay Primary School

Wick, Highland · KW1 4YH

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About Canisbay Primary School

Canisbay Primary School is a primary school in Wick, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 38 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Highland →
Town: Wick
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Canisbay, Wick, KW1 4YH
Phone: 01955 611337
Email: canisbay.primary@highland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender20 girls · 18 boys

Additional support needs24% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 November 2018

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

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 Canisbay Primary School?: Canisbay Primary School is a primary school in Wick, Highland, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Canisbay Primary School have?: Canisbay Primary School has 38 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Canisbay Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Canisbay Primary School is 13.6:1.
Where is Canisbay Primary School?: Canisbay Primary School is located at Canisbay, Wick, Highland, KW1 4YH.
How is Canisbay 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 Canisbay Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.