How many pupils does Papa Westray Community School have?

Papa Westray Community School has 6 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Papa Westray Community School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Papa Westray Community School is 4.6:1.

Where is Papa Westray Community School?

Papa Westray Community School is located at Papa Westray, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2BU.

How is Papa Westray Community 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 Papa Westray Community School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Papa Westray Community School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW17 2BU

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About Papa Westray Community School

Papa Westray Community School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 6 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 4.6:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. 100% 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: Papa Westray, Orkney, KW17 2BU
Phone: 01857 644226
Email: admin.papawestray@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.3

Teachers (FTE)

4.6:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Additional support needs0% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Registered for free school meals100% 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 April 2024

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

Leadership of changeGood

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionGood

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 Papa Westray Community School?: Papa Westray Community School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Papa Westray Community School have?: Papa Westray Community School has 6 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Papa Westray Community School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Papa Westray Community School is 4.6:1.
Where is Papa Westray Community School?: Papa Westray Community School is located at Papa Westray, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2BU.
How is Papa Westray Community 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 Papa Westray Community School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.