How many pupils does St Andrew's Primary School have?

St Andrew's Primary School has 158 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Andrew's Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at St Andrew's Primary School is 16.5:1.

Where is St Andrew's Primary School?

St Andrew's Primary School is located at Toab, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2QG.

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

St Andrew's Primary School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW17 2QG

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About St Andrew's Primary School

St Andrew's Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 158 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 16.5:1. 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: Toab, Orkney, KW17 2QG
Phone: 01856 861256
Email: admin.standrews@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

158

Pupil roll

9.6

Teachers (FTE)

16.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

22.6

Avg class size

Pupils by gender77 girls · 81 boys

Additional support needs44% of pupils

English as an additional language0% 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 2010

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 needsGood

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 St Andrew's Primary School?: St Andrew's Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does St Andrew's Primary School have?: St Andrew's Primary School has 158 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at St Andrew's Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at St Andrew's Primary School is 16.5:1.
Where is St Andrew's Primary School?: St Andrew's Primary School is located at Toab, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW17 2QG.
How is St Andrew's 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 St Andrew's Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.