How many pupils does Burray Primary School have?

Burray Primary School has 38 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Burray Primary School is 13.6:1.

Where is Burray Primary School?

Burray Primary School is located at Burray, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2SS.

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

Burray Primary School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW17 2SS

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About Burray Primary School

Burray Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 38 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Orkney Islands →
Town: Orkney
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Burray, Orkney, KW17 2SS
Phone: 01856 731208
Email: admin.burray@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender15 girls · 23 boys

Additional support needs47% 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 2016

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Burray Primary School?: Burray Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Burray Primary School have?: Burray Primary School has 38 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Burray Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Burray Primary School is 13.6:1.
Where is Burray Primary School?: Burray Primary School is located at Burray, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2SS.
How is Burray 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 Burray Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.