How many pupils does Firth Primary School have?

Firth Primary School has 82 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Firth Primary School is 14.9:1.

Where is Firth Primary School?

Firth Primary School is located at Finstown, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2ES.

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

Firth Primary School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW17 2ES

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About Firth Primary School

Firth Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 82 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 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: Finstown, Orkney, KW17 2ES
Phone: 01856 761212
Email: admin.firth@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

5.5

Teachers (FTE)

14.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.5

Avg class size

Pupils by gender42 girls · 40 boys

Additional support needs34% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 March 2024

Education Scotland evaluates schools against quality indicators on a six-point scale, rather than a single overall grade.

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 Firth Primary School?: Firth Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Firth Primary School have?: Firth Primary School has 82 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Firth Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Firth Primary School is 14.9:1.
Where is Firth Primary School?: Firth Primary School is located at Finstown, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2ES.
How is Firth 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 Firth Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.