How many pupils does Castlebay School have?

Castlebay School has 90 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Castlebay School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Castlebay School is 4.8:1.

Where is Castlebay School?

Castlebay School is located at Castlebay, Barra, Na h-Eileanan Siar, HS9 5XD.

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

Castlebay School

Barra, Na h-Eileanan Siar · HS9 5XD

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About Castlebay School

Castlebay School is a all-through school in Barra, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 90 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 4.8:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Na h-Eileanan Siar →
Town: Barra
Phase: All-through
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Castlebay, Barra, HS9 5XD
Phone: 01871 810100
Email: castlebayschool@gnes.net
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

18.7

Teachers (FTE)

4.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender42 girls · 48 boys

Additional support needs26% 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 March 2019

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Castlebay School?: Castlebay School is a all-through school in Barra, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Castlebay School have?: Castlebay School has 90 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Castlebay School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Castlebay School is 4.8:1.
Where is Castlebay School?: Castlebay School is located at Castlebay, Barra, Na h-Eileanan Siar, HS9 5XD.
How is Castlebay 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 Castlebay School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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