How many pupils does Stromness Primary School have?

Stromness Primary School has 121 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Stromness Primary School is 14.1:1.

Where is Stromness Primary School?

Stromness Primary School is located at Stromness, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW16 3JS.

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

Stromness Primary School

Orkney, Orkney Islands · KW16 3JS

Not ratedPrimaryLocal Authority

About Stromness Primary School

Stromness Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 121 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 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: Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3JS
Phone: 01856 850544
Email: admin.sps@glow.orkneyschools.org.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

121

Pupil roll

8.6

Teachers (FTE)

14.1:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender42 girls · 79 boys

Additional support needs19% of pupils

English as an additional language0% of pupils

Roll by stage

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 January 2011

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

Improvements in performanceSatisfactory

Learners' experiencesSatisfactory

Meeting learning needsWeak

The curriculumSatisfactory

Improvement through self-evaluationWeak

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 Stromness Primary School?: Stromness Primary School is a primary school in Orkney, Orkney Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Stromness Primary School have?: Stromness Primary School has 121 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Stromness Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Stromness Primary School is 14.1:1.
Where is Stromness Primary School?: Stromness Primary School is located at Stromness, Orkney, Orkney Islands, KW16 3JS.
How is Stromness 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 Stromness Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.