How many pupils does Glaitness School have?

Glaitness School has 218 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Glaitness School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Glaitness School is 12.1:1.

Where is Glaitness School?

Glaitness School is located at Kirkwall, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW15 1RP.

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

Glaitness School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW15 1RP

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About Glaitness School

Glaitness School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 218 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 78% are registered for free school meals. 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: Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1RP
Phone: 01856 873648
Email: admin.glaitness@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

218

Pupil roll

Teachers (FTE)

12.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

16.8

Avg class size

Pupils by gender95 girls · 123 boys

Additional support needs35% of pupils

Registered for free school meals78% 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 May 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 Glaitness School?: Glaitness School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Glaitness School have?: Glaitness School has 218 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Glaitness School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Glaitness School is 12.1:1.
Where is Glaitness School?: Glaitness School is located at Kirkwall, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW15 1RP.
How is Glaitness 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 Glaitness School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.