How many pupils does Dunrossness Primary School have?

Dunrossness Primary School has 101 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Dunrossness Primary School is 13.5:1.

Where is Dunrossness Primary School?

Dunrossness Primary School is located at Dunrossness, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9JG.

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

Dunrossness Primary School

Shetland, Shetland Islands · ZE2 9JG

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About Dunrossness Primary School

Dunrossness Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 101 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 0% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Shetland Islands →
Town: Shetland
Phase: Primary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: Dunrossness, Shetland, ZE2 9JG
Phone: 01595 745440
Email: dunrossness@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

101

Pupil roll

7.5

Teachers (FTE)

13.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

20.2

Avg class size

Pupils by gender52 girls · 49 boys

Additional support needs78% 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 March 2020

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

Learning, teaching and assessmentGood

Raising attainment and achievementGood

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 Dunrossness Primary School?: Dunrossness Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Dunrossness Primary School have?: Dunrossness Primary School has 101 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Dunrossness Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Dunrossness Primary School is 13.5:1.
Where is Dunrossness Primary School?: Dunrossness Primary School is located at Dunrossness, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9JG.
How is Dunrossness 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 Dunrossness Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.