How many pupils does The Nicolson Institute have?

The Nicolson Institute has 1,059 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at The Nicolson Institute?

The pupil–teacher ratio at The Nicolson Institute is 12.6:1.

Where is The Nicolson Institute?

The Nicolson Institute is located at Stornoway, Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, HS1 2PZ.

How is The Nicolson Institute 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 The Nicolson Institute's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

The Nicolson Institute

Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar · HS1 2PZ

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About The Nicolson Institute

The Nicolson Institute is a secondary school in Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,059 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 2% 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: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Stornoway, Lewis, HS1 2PZ
Phone: 01851 707000
Email: nicolsoninstitute@gnes.net
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,059

Pupil roll

83.8

Teachers (FTE)

12.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender504 girls · 555 boys

Additional support needs42% of pupils

English as an additional language2% of pupils

Roll by stage

203

204

185

200

125

142

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 October 2023

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

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 The Nicolson Institute?: The Nicolson Institute is a secondary school in Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does The Nicolson Institute have?: The Nicolson Institute has 1,059 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at The Nicolson Institute?: The pupil–teacher ratio at The Nicolson Institute is 12.6:1.
Where is The Nicolson Institute?: The Nicolson Institute is located at Stornoway, Lewis, Na h-Eileanan Siar, HS1 2PZ.
How is The Nicolson Institute 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 The Nicolson Institute's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.