How many pupils does Back School have?

Back School has 111 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Back School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Back School is 11.7:1.

Where is Back School?

Back School is located at Back, Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, HS2 0LB.

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

Back School

Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar · HS2 0LB

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About Back School

Back School is a primary school in Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 111 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 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: Lewis
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Back, Lewis, HS2 0LB
Phone: 01851 820230
Email: backschool@gnes.net
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

111

Pupil roll

9.5

Teachers (FTE)

11.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

18.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender51 girls · 60 boys

Additional support needs37% 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 May 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 assessmentGood

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 Back School?: Back School is a primary school in Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Back School have?: Back School has 111 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Back School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Back School is 11.7:1.
Where is Back School?: Back School is located at Back, Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, HS2 0LB.
How is Back 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 Back School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.