How many pupils does Laxdale Primary School have?

Laxdale Primary School has 151 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Laxdale Primary School is 12.8:1.

Where is Laxdale Primary School?

Laxdale Primary School is located at Laxdale, Isle of Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, HS2 0DS.

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

Laxdale Primary School

Isle of Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar · HS2 0DS

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About Laxdale Primary School

Laxdale Primary School is a primary school in Isle of Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 151 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 3% of pupils have English as an additional language. 81% are registered for free school meals. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Na h-Eileanan Siar →
Town: Isle of Lewis
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Laxdale, Isle of Lewis, HS2 0DS
Phone: 01851 702171
Email: laxdaleschool@gnes.net
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

151

Pupil roll

11.8

Teachers (FTE)

12.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

18.9

Avg class size

Pupils by gender66 girls · 85 boys

Additional support needs50% of pupils

English as an additional language3% of pupils

Registered for free school meals81% 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 May 2023

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Laxdale Primary School?: Laxdale Primary School is a primary school in Isle of Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Laxdale Primary School have?: Laxdale Primary School has 151 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Laxdale Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Laxdale Primary School is 12.8:1.
Where is Laxdale Primary School?: Laxdale Primary School is located at Laxdale, Isle of Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, HS2 0DS.
How is Laxdale 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 Laxdale Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

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