How many pupils does Shawbost School have?

Shawbost School has 42 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Shawbost School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Shawbost School is 7.8:1.

Where is Shawbost School?

Shawbost School is located at Shawbost, Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, HS2 9BQ.

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

Shawbost School

Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar · HS2 9BQ

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About Shawbost School

Shawbost 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 42 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 7.8:1. 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: Lewis
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Shawbost, Lewis, HS2 9BQ
Phone: 01851 710212
Email: shawbostschool@gnes.net
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

5.4

Teachers (FTE)

7.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

10.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender24 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 June 2011

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Shawbost School?: Shawbost School is a primary school in Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Shawbost School have?: Shawbost School has 42 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Shawbost School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Shawbost School is 7.8:1.
Where is Shawbost School?: Shawbost School is located at Shawbost, Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, HS2 9BQ.
How is Shawbost 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 Shawbost School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.