How many pupils does Rousay Primary School have?

Rousay Primary School has 10 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Rousay Primary School is 8.3:1.

Where is Rousay Primary School?

Rousay Primary School is located at Rousay, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2PR.

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

Rousay Primary School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW17 2PR

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About Rousay Primary School

Rousay Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 10 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 8.3:1. 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: Rousay, Orkney, KW17 2PR
Phone: 01856 821226
Email: admin.rousay@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.2

Teachers (FTE)

8.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Additional support needs60% of pupils

English as an additional language0% 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 November 2017

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

Leadership of changeSatisfactory

Learning, teaching and assessmentSatisfactory

Raising attainment and achievementSatisfactory

Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusionSatisfactory

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 Rousay Primary School?: Rousay Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Rousay Primary School have?: Rousay Primary School has 10 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Rousay Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Rousay Primary School is 8.3:1.
Where is Rousay Primary School?: Rousay Primary School is located at Rousay, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2PR.
How is Rousay 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 Rousay Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.