How many pupils does Foula Primary School have?

Foula Primary School has 4 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

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

The pupil–teacher ratio at Foula Primary School is 3.3:1.

Where is Foula Primary School?

Foula Primary School is located at Foula, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9PN.

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

Foula Primary School

Shetland, Shetland Islands · ZE2 9PN

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About Foula Primary School

Foula Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 4 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 3.3:1. 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: Foula, Shetland, ZE2 9PN
Phone: 01595 745026
Email: foula@shetland.gov.uk
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

Pupil roll

1.2

Teachers (FTE)

3.3:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Avg class size

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 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' experiencesGood

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumSatisfactory

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 Foula Primary School?: Foula Primary School is a primary school in Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Foula Primary School have?: Foula Primary School has 4 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Foula Primary School?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Foula Primary School is 3.3:1.
Where is Foula Primary School?: Foula Primary School is located at Foula, Shetland, Shetland Islands, ZE2 9PN.
How is Foula 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 Foula Primary School's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.