How many pupils does Shapinsay Community School have?

Shapinsay Community School has 16 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Shapinsay Community School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Shapinsay Community School is 6.4:1.

Where is Shapinsay Community School?

Shapinsay Community School is located at Shapinsay, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2DY.

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

Shapinsay Community School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW17 2DY

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About Shapinsay Community School

Shapinsay Community School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 16 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 6.4:1. 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: Shapinsay, Orkney, KW17 2DY
Phone: 01856 711218
Email: admin.shapinsay@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

2.5

Teachers (FTE)

6.4:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

Pupils by gender8 girls · 8 boys

Additional support needs75% 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 September 2015

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

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesExcellent

Meeting learning needsVery Good

The curriculumVery Good

Improvement through self-evaluationVery Good

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 Shapinsay Community School?: Shapinsay Community School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Shapinsay Community School have?: Shapinsay Community School has 16 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Shapinsay Community School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Shapinsay Community School is 6.4:1.
Where is Shapinsay Community School?: Shapinsay Community School is located at Shapinsay, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2DY.
How is Shapinsay 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 Shapinsay Community School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.