How many pupils does Papdale Primary School have?

Papdale Primary School has 407 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Papdale Primary School is 17.9:1.

Where is Papdale Primary School?

Papdale Primary School is located at Kirkwall, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW15 1PJ.

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

Papdale Primary School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW15 1PJ

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About Papdale Primary School

Papdale Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 407 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 17.9:1. 72% 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 1PJ
Phone: 01856 872650
Email: admin.papdale@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

407

Pupil roll

22.7

Teachers (FTE)

17.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

25.4

Avg class size

Pupils by gender213 girls · 194 boys

Additional support needs32% of pupils

Registered for free school meals72% of pupils

Roll by stage

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (0%)Q5 · least deprived (15%)

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.

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Papdale Primary School?: Papdale Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Papdale Primary School have?: Papdale Primary School has 407 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Papdale Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Papdale Primary School is 17.9:1.
Where is Papdale Primary School?: Papdale Primary School is located at Kirkwall, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW15 1PJ.
How is Papdale 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 Papdale Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.