How many pupils does Hope Primary School have?

Hope Primary School has 52 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Hope Primary School is 13.7:1.

Where is Hope Primary School?

Hope Primary School is located at St Margaret's Hope, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2TN.

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

Hope Primary School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW17 2TN

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About Hope Primary School

Hope Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 52 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 79% 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: St Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2TN
Phone: 01856 831217
Email: admin.hope@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

3.8

Teachers (FTE)

13.7:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

17.3

Avg class size

Pupils by gender25 girls · 27 boys

Additional support needs27% of pupils

Registered for free school meals79% 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 June 2014

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

Improvements in performanceGood

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsSatisfactory

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

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 Hope Primary School?: Hope Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Hope Primary School have?: Hope Primary School has 52 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Hope Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Hope Primary School is 13.7:1.
Where is Hope Primary School?: Hope Primary School is located at St Margaret's Hope, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2TN.
How is Hope 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 Hope Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.