How many pupils does Eday Primary School have?

Eday Primary School has 11 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Eday Primary School is 5.8:1.

Where is Eday Primary School?

Eday Primary School is located at Eday, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2AA.

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

Eday Primary School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW17 2AA

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About Eday Primary School

Eday Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 11 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 5.8:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Orkney Islands →
Town: Orkney
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Eday, Orkney, KW17 2AA
Phone: 01857 622227
Email: admin.eday@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.9

Teachers (FTE)

5.8:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

5.5

Avg class size

Additional support needs64% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

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 September 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 assessmentWeak

Raising attainment and achievementWeak

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionWeak

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 Eday Primary School?: Eday Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Eday Primary School have?: Eday Primary School has 11 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Eday Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Eday Primary School is 5.8:1.
Where is Eday Primary School?: Eday Primary School is located at Eday, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2AA.
How is Eday 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 Eday Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.