How many pupils does Fair Isle Primary School have?

Fair Isle Primary School has 3 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Fair Isle Primary School?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Fair Isle Primary School is 2.5:1.

Where is Fair Isle Primary School?

Fair Isle Primary School is located at Fair Isle, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9JU.

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

Fair Isle Primary School

Shetland, Shetland Islands · ZE2 9JU

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About Fair Isle Primary School

Fair Isle Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 3 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 2.5:1. 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: Fair Isle, Shetland, ZE2 9JU
Phone: 01595 760254
Email: fairisle@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.2

Teachers (FTE)

2.5:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

English as an additional language0% of pupils

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 2009

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

Improvements in performanceExcellent

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 Fair Isle Primary School?: Fair Isle Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Fair Isle Primary School have?: Fair Isle Primary School has 3 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Fair Isle Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Fair Isle Primary School is 2.5:1.
Where is Fair Isle Primary School?: Fair Isle Primary School is located at Fair Isle, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9JU.
How is Fair Isle 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 Fair Isle Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.